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What brand of tea is the healthiest?

We've rounded up the healthiest teas you can drink to lower cholesterol, improve mental focus, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. ... Tea Brands We Like Yogi. Eden Foods. Tielka. Numi Tea. Upton Tea Imports. Rishi Tea. Pique Tea. Stash Tea. More items... •

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If we asked you to guess the healthiest tea, would you guess green tea? Well, you’d be right. In fact, green tea is basically the healthiest beverage you can drink. But, if green tea isn’t your, um, cup of tea, there are plenty of other options out there. We’ve rounded up the healthiest teas you can drink to lower cholesterol, improve mental focus, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.

But, First: What to Know About Toxic Teas

It turns out some teas contain toxins, such as epichlorohydrin, a plastic that helps to keep tea bags from breaking. Other toxins found in tea include arsenic, lead, cadmium, endosulfan, fluoride, PET plastic, tannins, and other known carcinogens. Certain toxins may also show up in plastic or paper tea bags, such as the cornstarch product polylactic acid (PLA) and polypropylene. Most of these pose little risk unless you’re drinking teas on a daily basis. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says drinking water with high levels of epichlorohydrin over a long period of time could cause stomach problems and an increased risk of cancer. The EPA. allows up to 20 parts per million in drinking water, and tea bags may include 50 parts per billion. Nonetheless, it is possible to avoid toxins altogether. And that starts with buying the right tea.

How to Buy the Healthiest Teas

Look for non-GMO and USDA-certified organic teas. They contain fewer toxins than their non-organic counterparts. It’s also a good idea to avoid teas with “added flavors,” including “natural flavors” or “artificial flavoring” as the FDA allows tea companies to be vague about what exactly is in natural flavors. Invest in quality teas. As a general rule, more expensive teas frequently come from less contaminated sources. The good news is you can offset this cost by buying loose-leaf tea: By straining your own instead of paying for packaging, you’ll get more cups for your bucks. A tea strainer, like this one, makes it easy. Choose better-for-you tea bags. If you decide to stick with bagged tea, make sure to choose better-for-you tea bags. Tielka Tea, for instance, uses entirely GMO-free plant-based tea bags, which means you’re just drinking tea, not a bunch of microplastics. And another note on Tielka, a brand we honestly love: they use zero additives; make extremely high-quality, certified fair trade organic teas; and offer delicious loose-leaf teas, too.

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The 10 Healthiest Teas You Can Drink

We’ve rounded up the 10 healthiest teas, including true teas and herbal teas. True teas derive from the Camellia sinensis plant and include black tea, green tea, white tea, and oolong tea. These contain natural caffeine. Herbal teas (AKA “tisanes”) do not use the Camellia sinensis plant and contain no natural caffeine. Herbal blends may include spices, flowers, leaves, fruits, and herbs from a variety of plants.

1. Green Tea

Green tea — specifically unsweetened green tea — is a true tea (vs. a tisane, or herbal tea). Research indicates that the catechin epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is what gives green tea many of its health benefits, which include promoting brain health, raising energy, decreasing the risk of heart disease, and decreasing inflammation.

2. Black Tea

Deriving from the Camellia sinensis plant, black tea is another true tea. It is the most oxidized of any true tea, possesses the strongest natural flavor, and is one of the most commonly drunk beverages worldwide. Health benefits include decreased inflammation, increased metabolism, lowering blood sugar levels, and improved gut health.

3. White Tea

White tea often uses the youngest buds of the Camellia sinensis plant and possesses health benefits similar to other true teas. It may also help with acne and promote overall skin, hair, and dental health.

4. Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is made from ginger root, which offers many health benefits: It relieves stress, anxiety, and headaches, helps with nausea and menstrual discomfort, and promotes heart health. A warning: Consuming a lot of ginger can always lead to bloating or heartburn, but it would take a lot to experience those side effects.

5. Chamomile Tea

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The ancient Egyptians believed chamomile was a gift from the God of the Sun. These days we think of it primarily for its ability to relieve stress and anxiety and improve sleep quality.

6. Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is caffeine-free and calorie-free. It may improve weight, freshen your breath, relieve clogged sinuses, and fight harmful bacteria. Though peppermint tea typically has no side effects, you may want to avoid peppermint tea if you have acid reflux.

7. Rooibos Tea

Rooibos tea is a caffeine-free herbal blend that originated in South Africa. Also known as bush tea, red tea, or redbush tea, it has a similar color to hibiscus tea and a similar taste to yerba mate. It may reduce inflammation and prevent type-2 diabetes, and can improve skin health.

8. Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is the final “true tea” on this list. It is chock full of health benefits, including decreased inflammation, increased energy, and improved dental and skin health. It may help fight obesity.

9. Lemon Balm Tea

Known as the “calming herb,” this member of the mint family has been used as medicine for millennia. In addition to helping with nausea and menstrual discomfort, boosting memory and concentration, and relieving stress, anxiety, and headaches, lemon balm tea may have a mild sedative effect, making it great for right before bed. Fun fact: The Welsh Prince of Glamorgan drank lemon balm tea every day and lived to the ripe old age of 108.

10. Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea’s tart taste and deep red color distinguish it from other teas on this list. In addition to reducing inflammation, hibiscus tea may improve liver health and lower blood pressure.