Black Tea چائے پتی (کالی چائے)

Overview:

Black tea is made from the leaves of a bush called Camellia sinensis. It has caffeine as well as other stimulants and antioxidants. Lots of people in the U.S. drink it either hot or cold. It should always be steeped in hot water before it is cooled.

A process called oxidation turns the leaves from green to a dark brownish-black color. Oxidation means the leaves are exposed to moist, oxygen-rich air.

Benefits:

• Alertness and energy
• Antioxidants, including polyphenols and catechins
• Possible anti-cancer effects
• Heart health
• Improved metabolism
• Gut health

More research is needed, but there’s some evidence drinking black tea regularly may lower your risk for these conditions:

• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Kidney stones
• Parkinson’s disease
• Osteoporosis
• Cavities (Dental caries)

Side Effects:

Side effects of black tea (most often in high amounts) may include:

• Anxiety and difficulty sleeping
• Faster breathing
• Headache
• Increased urination
• Irregular heartbeat
• Nausea and vomiting
• Nervousness and restlessness
• Ringing in the ears
• Tremors
• High blood pressure
• Anemia