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Black Currant Tea

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Black Currant (also known as Cassis) is a berry which originated in France. It is a very popular berry due to its aromatic smell and taste in addition to many health benefits. The base is a high quality black tea from Sri Lanka, which is famous for its floral bouquet and flavor notes. Wonderful deep black currant aroma and flavor. Excellent as an iced tea as well.

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  • Black Currant (also known as Cassis) is a berry which originated in France. It is a very popular berry due to its aromatic smell and taste in addition to many health benefits. The base is a high quality black tea from Sri Lanka, which is famous for its floral bouquet and flavor notes. Wonderful deep black currant aroma and flavor. Excellent as an iced tea as well.

  • OP (Orange Pekoe)

  • Ingredients: black tea, blackberry leaves, cornflower, mallow and sunflower petals, natural flavoring.

    Item: BF107-02

  • 1 level teaspoon for 6oz. (170ml.) serving

    203-212ºF (95-100ºC)

    3-7 minutes.

  • When you drink black currant tea, you can add to your vitamin C intake. Black currants contain high amounts of vitamin C. Drugs.com states that black currants were used during World War II when oranges were scarce. The berries also contain anthocyanins, substances that possess the ability to inhibit harmful free radicals in the body. Anthocyanins may help prevent disease. Black currant extracts have been found to be effective against the influenza virus. According to a study published in "Phytotherapy Research" in February 2003, crude extracts of black currants were tested against influenza types A and B. The study concluded that both types of virus were inhibited by the black currant extracts. Black currants may also have cancer-fighting properties. "The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" featured a study in December 2004 that discussed the effects of several species of berries on breast and colon cancer cells. According to a study published in the "Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry" in June 2005, black currants contain essential fatty acids, or EFAs, such as alpha-linolenic, gamma-linolenic, linoleic and stearidonic acids. Because EFAs can potentially help lower cholesterol levels. lack currants may have an alkanizing effect on the body, potentially preventing urine stones.

    Blackberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, and highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants. Anthocyanins, which give blackberries their dark color, are an antioxidant shown to reduce inflammation. As an antioxidant, they destroy free radicals in the body that harm cells and lead to cancer. Research has also shown that the ellagic acid in blackberries may have anti-cancer properties. As are all berries, blackberries are a great source of ellagic acid, an antioxidant shown to protect the skin from damage from ultraviolet light. Studies have also shown that ellagic acid may also repair skin damaged by the sun. hytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant estrogens found in blackberries that may help relieve the common symptoms of PMS like bloating, food cravings, and even menopausal symptoms including hot flashes. Blackberries are a good source of vitamin K, offering 36% of the daily recommended amount of this nutrient used by the body for the clotting of blood and to aid the absorption of calcium.

    Safflower seed oil is used for preventing heart disease, including “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis) and stroke. It is also used to treat fever, tumors, coughs, breathing problems, clotting conditions, pain, heart disease, chest pain, and traumatic injuries. Some people use it for inducing sweating; and as a laxative, stimulant, antiperspirant, and expectorant to help loosen phlegm.

    Black tea contains polyphenols, which are also antioxidants that help block DNA damage associated with tobacco or other toxic chemicals. These antioxidants are different from those obtained from fruits and vegetables and therefore as a regular part of our diet they can provide additional benefits towards a healthy lifestyle.

    Black tea is a tremendous source of potent antioxidants. Vital for health and wellness, antioxidants encourage a strong immune system, disable free radicals, improve cardiovascular health, fight harmful inflammation, and provide protection against chronic disease (cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes, to name a few). The antioxidants in black tea can also help reverse the visible effects of aging (like wrinkles and reduced skin elasticity). Time, stress, too much sun, and unhealthy eating can hurt the skin and cause it to age more than we'd like… This antioxidant-packed beverage works to reverse the damage, making your skin look younger, firmer, and more radiant.

    It has also been suggested that regular tea drinkers have stronger bones and lower probability of developing arthritis due to the phytochemicals found in tea.

    We all are aware and well experienced about the calming and relaxing benefits of black tea. Not only does it help slow you down after a long day, studies show that the amino acid L-theanine found in black tea can help you relax and concentrate better. Black tea has also been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol when consumed in moderate amounts on a regular basis.

    Black tea contains alkylamine antigens that help boost our immune response. In addition it also contains tannins that have the ability to fight viruses and hence keep us protected from influenza, stomach flu and other such commonly found viruses in our everyday lives.In addition to improving your immune system, tannins also have a therapeutic effect on gastric and intestinal illnesses and also help decrease digestive activity.

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