Earl Grey is a type of tea traditionally made by flavoring black tea with the oil of bergamot, a type of citrus fruit native to Italy. Earl Grey tea is made with a blend of black tea and bergamot oil, which is extracted from bergamot orange, a citrus fruit native to Italy. According to Health.com, black tea, which is the base of Earl Grey tea, is an excellent source of plant compounds that have antioxidant effects in the body.
Antioxidants help protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals. When free radical levels get too high, it overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defenses, which leads to a condition called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress, which is associated with tissue damage and chronic inflammation, is considered a main driver behind the onset and progression of several health conditions, including certain cancers and heart disease. Studies show that people who regularly consume black tea, are less likely to develop certain health conditions compared to those who don’t.
For example, regularly drinking black may protect against ovarian cancer, depression, heart disease, and several other health conditions. Black tea drinkers may also have a reduced risk of developing oral cancer. Additionally, drinking Earl Grey tea may help reduce heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure.
But where’s the Buzz? Well, black tea can boost cognitive and exercise performance.Though the caffeine content of black tea varies, research suggests it contains around 47 mg per cup on average. That’s a little more than half the amount found in a cup of brewed coffee.
Sounds like some pretty good reasons to throw some Earl Grey into the mix!
– Jet Cannon