3 common misconceptions about tea
With a husband who is British by origin, you can probably imagine that black tea with milk is often drunk at our house. I myself drink a lot of herbal teas (especially when I’m trying to stay away from wine), although we should actually call them infusions because they aren’t made from tea leaves. And there are a few other misconceptions about tea:
A cup of tea can be relaxing, if only because you have to take a moment to enjoy it and can’t gulp it down while it’s piping hot. Do you ever wonder about the following tea myths?
Black tea contains more theine (caffeine) than green tea
Nope. Not necessarily, anyway. How much theine ultimately ends up in the tea leaves in your pot can depend on how they were processed, what type of tea it is (within the same category), and ultimately, how long you let the tea steep also has an influence. The longer the tea leaves remain in the water, the higher the theine content in your cup of tea.
Green tea is healthier than black tea
There is no scientific evidence that green tea is healthier than black tea, although it is often claimed that its higher antioxidant content offers health benefits. But green tea (also delicious to cook with!), just like black tea, also contains theine. White tea, at least lightly oxidized white tea, is said to contain even more antioxidants. By the way, never believe claims that green tea protects against cancer or viruses.
Organic is always better
This is always a complicated area. Just as there are many abuses in the cocoa industry, there are many problems on tea plantations, and the world’s largest producers are not often leading the way when it comes to sustainability and fair conditions for tea farmers. It can also happen that obtaining an organic certification is out of reach for a small tea farmer because of the high costs, even though they may work more sustainably than their neighbor backed by a major player. Instead of blindly buying an organic big-name brand at the supermarket, try buying your tea from a specialist so you can learn more about its background. April.Tea, for example, is the sister brand of specialty coffee brand Bocca Coffee and sells fair tea with a fair story.
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