The Cumulative Effect of Tea...Who Knew?
Camellia Sinensis, the Tea Plant, Has a Positive Cumulative Effect...
The processing of Camellia sinensis can change tea's health benefit strengths...
In addition to Camellia sinensis tea, there is a wide variety of herbal blends, many of which are available at Drink Great Tea, that target all sorts of conditions we run into throughout life, like inflammation, insomnia, stress, etc...
I say tea is good “right from the first sip...maybe even sooner”, and I mean it. The aroma of the dry tea leaves and the color of the tea broth get you off to a great start. Our sensory experience of the broth immediately takes us to a place of satisfaction and contentment, both in the moment and through the awareness that the benefits of tea will last long after the cup is finished.
By drinking Camellia sinensis tea, we experience a range of benefits: Immediately, after an hour, after weeks, and long-term...
As we raise our cup, we experience a release of dopamine, the “happy chemical” in our brains, that piques our anticipation for the sensory experience that follows.
We sip and take in the broth we have come to know and admire. We note the aroma, the taste, the broth thickness and flavor. We swallow and experience the sensation we looked forward to...and there it is, the tea character we have come to appreciate and cherish.
More dopamine, released through the confirmation of your anticipated pleasure, provides more satisfaction and validation. You know how well the tea will serve you...way beyond the gustatory pleasure.
The initial sips delight the palate, quench the thirst, and satisfy the soul.
As we work our way through the cup, and maybe onto another, the second layer of benefits from Camellia sinensis begins to take effect...
Along with the satisfaction of knowing how good the tea you are enjoying will be for you comes noticeable cognitive clarity - keen focus and mental sharpness. All thanks to the Theanine-caffeine relationship in Camellia sinensis that provides a gentle and relaxed neurological boost.
And there is more! An hour or so into your tea enjoyment, hydration begins to take effect. Tea is an excellent source of water. Camellia sinensis is NOT a diuretic beverage, and is actually an effective and tasty way to replenish water.
By this time, your body is already benefiting from increased antioxidant levels. In particular, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant and powerful antioxidant in Camellia sinensis and acts to protect the body and brain in many different ways. See Could Tea Really Be 10,000 Medicines? for more on the antioxidants in tea and their roles.
There is a cumulative effect as weeks go by and your tea consumption continues...
The benefits of Camellia sinensis keep getting better. Your body is more equipped to control weight changes, along with improved physical performance and endurance. Your immune system will improve, becoming stronger and more capable, as will your oral and gut health, and both the digestive and cardiovascular systems will be enhanced. Your skin experiences reduced oxidative stress and free radical damage, causing it to be smoother and softer with better elasticity and color.
The Cumulative Effect of drinking tea results in improved overall health, from strengthening immunity to supporting the skeletal and muscular systems.
We can drink our tea with enjoyment, pleasure, and peace of mind, knowing we are indeed doing something good for ourselves with every sip. Camellia sinensis provides an easy way to support our natural body systems, helping supplement some of the work they have to do and improving their efficiency.
How much tea do I need to drink to enjoy these benefits?
Even one cup will do you some good...but two or three go down pretty easily. Tea fanatics like me find it a pleasure going through 5-6 cups or mugs a day...It's easy when you are drinking the Best Tasting Cup of Tea...Seriously...
The direct health benefits of Camellia sinensis can quickly evolve into the embellishment of your quality of life.
Different types of tea have their own strengths, which we can take advantage of by enjoying a variety of tea types. Trying new varieties will increase your range of tea enjoyment and make life...nicer.
