Types of Tea Available in Kenya
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Black Tea
World most popular consumed tea. The Camellia Sinensis leaves undergo full oxidization and well processed to give it the real black colour.
Benefits of Black Tea
- Caffeine in black tea increases mental alertness stimulating the brain.
- Contains Polyphenols
- Contains flavonols that prevent heart diseases.
- Improves digestion.
- Help prevent DNA damage of body cells.
Green Tea
The tea is derived from Camellia Sinensis plant leaves, buds and shoots..
Benefits of green tea
Camellia Sinensis oil, rich in bioactive compounds, such as Catechins, L-theanine, and caffeine,
- Boost immune system,
- Reduce stress and anxiety,
- Promote weight loss
Purple Tea
Processed from leaves, buds and shoots of a crossbreed variety of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the plant from which black tea, green tea, yellow tea, white tea and oolong tea are derived.
Benefits of purple tea
- Control the level of sugar in blood.
- Help in weight loss.
- Contains anti-aging compounds
- Contains lower caffeine content
- Contain antioxidants that help in prevention of certain forms of cancer such as prostate cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
Oolong Tea
The leaves, shoots and buds of the Camellia Sinensis are partially oxidized to obtain the desired taste, texture and sweet flavor. It contains significant amount of caffeine.
Benefits of Oolong Tea
- Mental and brain alertness mainly due to its caffeine component.
- It boosts the rate of metabolism, leading to weight loss.
- Reduces risks of heart diseases by reducing cholesterol levels.
- Reduces risks of high blood pressure.
Yellow Tea
The sweet and pleasant yellow tea with a smooth and soft taste is extracted from leaves, buds and shoots of the camellia Sinensis plant species.
Benefits of Yellow tea
- Antioxidants essential in heart problems, immune system deficiencies.
- Improves metabolism key aspect in weight loss and prevents obesity.
- It lowers cholesterol levels.
White Tea
It is mainly harvested from Camellia Sinensis before the tea leaves are fully opened when the buds are wrapped in white hairs. The most expensive tastier and pure tea harvested in Kenya. It contains large amounts of antioxidants.
Benefits of White Tea
- Anti-oxidants than any other tea thus boosting immune system
- Anti-ageing components
- Weight loss by boosting metabolism.