Black tea or green tea, how to choose?

Whether green or black, tea has important health benefits. While the coloration slightly modifies its composition, tea remains a health partner, regardless of its color. Black tea is oxidized and fermented. Its antioxidants are different, but just as interesting. Fermentation also gives it stronger theine and a more intense taste. Here's how to choose between black tea or green tea.

1. The manufacturing secrets of black and green tea
   
2. A closer look at the benefits of teas
   
3. Each tea has its moment
   

The manufacturing secrets of black and green tea

Whether white, green, or black, all tea comes from tea plant leaves. It's during harvesting that the preparation of the leaves differs. Some teas undergo an oxidation phase, others don't.

The making of green tea

Green tea like white tea is the reference drink in China and Japan. They are characterized by not undergoing oxidation. This preserves all their health benefits.

The making of black tea

Black tea requires oxidation of the plant's leaves. They are dried and fermented for a long time. This slightly modifies their properties. Moreover, this preparation makes them "richer" in theine.

A closer look at the benefits of teas

Teas, whether black or green, bring many benefits to the body. However, since their antioxidants are different, their actions are also distinct.

The benefits of green tea

Different varieties of green tea are rich in antioxidant substances. Polyphenols and catechins are abundant to protect the body.

Green tea consumption is particularly known for:

• Promote weight loss;
• Reduce the risk of cancer;
• Fight fatigue;
• Protect the body from oxidative stress.

Green tea-based recipes also reduce the absorption of iron present in food.

The benefits of black tea

Black teas are richer in theine. However, fermentation changes their antioxidant composition. They therefore provide an interesting amount of theaflavins, another substance from the polyphenol family. This theaflavin has interesting effects on the body.

The consumption of organic black tea has favorable effects on:

• Weight loss;
• Protection against prostate cancer;
• Regulation of the cardiovascular system.

Like green tea, black tea reduces the absorption of iron from food.

Each tea has its moment

Tea leaf infusions are suitable for everyone. However, depending on one's sensitivity, it is recommended to pay attention to theine (caffeine) content to benefit from the drink.

Morning tea, an energizing black tea

Rather rich in theine, black tea is, like coffee, a morning drink. This form of caffeine produces an energizing effect. Purists consume it in the afternoon during the traditional "cup of tea". It is then accompanied by a splash of milk. While some drink black tea in the evening, it can have a negative impact on sleep.

Evening tea, a green tea low in caffeine

Green tea infusion is rich in antioxidants and low in theine. It can be drunk throughout the day. A cup of green tea is often consumed after meals to reduce fat absorption. Simply infuse the leaves in a little hot water.

Oolong black tea can also be consumed in the evening. Indeed, this high-quality tea is one of the rare black teas that is low in theine.