The Englishman recently forwarded an article to me entitled "How a cup of tea makes you happier, healthier, and more productive" by Drake Baer. I found it quite interesting, especially this paragraph:
"Beyond the caffeine, tea has another killer app, and this one is unique to the leaf: Theanine, which is an amino acid present in black and green tea, especially the matcha, gyokuro, and anji bai cha varieties. A review of the research suggests that theanine reduces anxiety and calms us because it increases the number of inhibitory neurotransmitters (which balance our moods out) and modulates serotonin and dopamine (which makes us feel good.)"
The article also points out that research suggests that health benefits include a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
Who knew? Perhaps the British people have been privy to this secret all along. Sipping tea, whether from a mug or fine china cup, appears to offer far more benefits than just a mild jolt of caffeine. So put the kettle on and brew some tea. Your body will thank you for it!
For more information, here is the link to the article.
http://www.fastcompany.com/3021416/leadership-now/how-a-cup-of-tea-makes-you-happier-healthier-and-more-productive
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