There's been much written about green tea's positive health affects, but both green and black tea fight heart disease. Green and black tea contain catechins, which are bioflavonoids that act as potent free-radical scavengers and strengthen blood vessels.
A study was conducted over 10 years involving 806 men between the ages of 65 to 84. The men who consumed the most catechins were the least likely to develop heart disease. Catechins are also found in apples and dark chocolate.
Tea normally does contain caffeine, so you may want to consider a caffeine-free tea if you have a sensitivity to caffeine. I steer clear of decaffeinated products as they use a chemical process to remove the caffeine. I prefer teas such as Haiku Kukicha Twig Tea, an organic Japanese tea. It is made by roasting the tree's twigs and stems rather than the leaves where all the caffeine is contained. The flavor of this tea is excellent, and you can drink as much as you like without getting the caffeine jitters. I've always loved the teas served in oriental restaurants, but could never duplicate the flavor at home, until I bought this tea. I buy it in the 35 oz. bag and make a pot with my drip coffee maker every day.
