* drink better, live better *

..TEA CAN DO THAT..
(from the internet)

Discover the taste of Rooibos 'Red Bush' from the deep pulsing heart of South Africa, stimulated with black tea, wild herbs and a splash of Guarana. Feel the power of the Leaf.

Lipton Red Tea is lighter in sugar than most regular soft drinks and energy drinks and has a powerful refreshing and delicious taste.

it is made from Rooibos (Afrikaans for 'Red Bush') a shrub which grows only in the wild Cedarberg mountains of South Africa. For generations South Africans have believed that this plant has amazing restorative powers. Modern science has confirmed it as a source of antioxidants.

Whether iced or hot, Teas made from real tea leaves provide more than great taste. Like fruits and vegetables, teas contain natural antioxidants called flavonoids. Research suggests that antioxidants can be beneficial by helping the body protect itself from the harmful effects of “free radicals”.

Free radicals, molecules which occur in the environment and are naturally produced by the body, can cause damage to cells. Chronic damage by free radicals is one factor thought to contribute to the development of many chronic diseases including heart disease or cancer. An average cup of brewed green or black tea has 150-200 mg of flavonoids.

Currently, tea’s potential health benefits are the focus of many scientific studies, and new research is emerging regularly. The American Dietetic Association in its Position Paper stated that the health benefits of drinking black or green tea include possible reduced risk for coronary heart disease, as well as gastric, esophageal and skin cancers.

Tea and tea flavonoids have also been shown to help strengthen the body’s immune system, protect teeth by inhibiting plaque bacteria, potentially fight free radicals produced during strenuous exercise, and possibly increase kilojoules burned during everyday activities.

While this emerging research is promising, more studies on the role of tea and tea antioxidants must be completed before drawing any conclusions about tea’s contribution to health and wellness.