The Meaning of Tea

In this 95th episode I discuss tea... That comforting warm beverage that human beings seem to adore. Tea is second only to water for the most commonly consumed beverage in the world! In this episode I will talk about some statistics, the various types of tea and howe they are made, the beneficial compounds and antioxidants found in tea, and some published benefits tea can provide to human health. And in keeping true to form, I finish with a short writing piece that I was inspired to write recently about the deeper meaning of tea. It was this writing piece which named the podcast episode. So sit down with a nice cup and join me in a deeper appreciation of tea. References: Tea consumption and risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer mortality: a meta- analysis of thirty-eight prospective cohort data sets https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38938012/ Effects of green tea on lipid profile in overweight and obese women https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37082776/ Effect of green tea consumption on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25176280/ Camellia sinensis (Tea): Implications and role in preventing dental decay https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3841993/ Antioxidant Effects of Catechins (EGCG), Andrographolide, and Curcuminoids Compounds for Skin Protection, Cosmetics, and Dermatological Uses: An Update https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37507856/