The Hidden Health Benefits of Tea
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 14 January 2000
Tea is probably one of the most surprising sources of helpful plant nutrients. With theexception of water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Green tea ismade from the fresh leaves of the tea plant that are steamed, rolled and dried at hightemperatures. Black tea is made by first withering the leaves and then rolling and dryingthem.
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Tea is probably one of the most surprising sources of helpful plant nutrients. With theexception of water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Green tea ismade from the fresh leaves of the tea plant that are steamed, rolled and dried at hightemperatures. Black tea is made by first withering the leaves and then rolling and dryingthem.

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