Black tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub.
Black tea is used by many people as a substitute for coffee. It has more caffeine than Green Tea and many drink it to wake up full of energy. It also contains a stimulant called theophylline.
Properties of Black Tea:
Black tea also contains flavonoids (plant-derived antioxidant compounds) and catechins.
It can reduce the risk of developing and spreading various types of cancer.
Black tea can help lower cholesterol. It can protect the body from the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, can improve the functioning of the arteries and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Leave the tea in hot water for three to five minutes to bring out its catechins. The best way to get the catechins and other flavonoids in tea is to drink it right after it's brewed.
