Tea’s Immunity Boosting Properties
As the pandemic spreads, conversations on building immunity to the coronavirus are growing; the spotlight has turned to tea and its immunity-bearing antioxidants. Can tea help is a question that is making the rounds. On the one hand, research on tea's impact on health ― which has been ongoing for decades ― is now part of the mainstream conversation. On the oth

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Writer, editor, columnist, tea reporter, and running Copac Media, a creative consultancy. Her interests are history and literature, and their influence on contemporary society. Aravinda has published with Penguin Random House (India).
I find I can buy these ingredients in bulk and make my own blends. Usually in the pot I am brewing. It is exciting and fun to see what you can come up with that both tastes good and is healthy!
My two basic blends are an herbal with red raspberry leaf, echinacea, mint, anise, and orange oil, or a green tea, black tea, mint, anise, and lemon or bergamot oil. My Hibiscus blend: Hibiscus, Elderberry, and Rose Hips. To these I add and subtract items to customise!
Thanks for the great article. I have been waiting for such showing the value against viruses.
Seems so obvious! Especially the value of BLACK tea. There is so much published research on the valuable anti-oxidants – and black has about 80% as much as green. Yet we always emphasize green which will NEVER rival black in acceptance. Strong black tea drunk regularly will always far surpass value of green. The industry needs to be more active at this time! Lets have more stimulating articles.
Very comprehensive article based on present need. Elated with Tocklai connection.