There are some benefits to tea beyond just how good it tastes.

 

Tea Guide: Benefits Beyond Taste

Ever wonder how tea stacks up in terms of cost or how it influences your health? Learn more in this short guide that’s packed with little tidbits to help you better understand the tea world so you can find the teas on Foodzie you'll enjoy most.

• Some of the world’s most expensive loose-leaf teas are cheaper per cup than box wine. Talk about value!
• Tea was used by ancient Buddhists and Taoists as a meditation aid. Some studies show it increases alertness and focus, while maintaining a sense of calm... Sounds Zen to us!
• Tea has a unique compound called L-theanine that is said to increase focus. The only other known natural source of L-theanine in the world is a rare type of mushroom. We’ll take the tea, thanks!
• Chinese herbalism often prescribes teas as medicines.