Jasmine tea is a tea type scented with white and tiny jasmine flowers and has a pleasant aroma. It has become a traditional Vietnamese tea that is often served on numerous events like weddings, business meeting, opening ceremonies, and others. Here we want to tell about jasmine tea in general and jasmine tea health benefits.
Jasmine tea health benefits
Jasmine tea has a lot of health-boosting effects. Particularly, it may prevent cancer, promote cardiovascular activity, lower blood pressure and other benefits. Moreover, the flower itself can keep the scent for a long time, so it is loved by many people.
1. Cancer prevention
Jasmine tea contains a lot of antioxidants that reduce the formation of free radicals. They can lead to cancer and body aging. Several researches show that methyl jasmonate and cis-jasmone contained in jasmine tea significantly contribute cancer prevention. EGCG present in jasmine tea also works against the growth of tumors and prevents the growth of cancer-causing cells.
2. Reduce of cholesterol levels
Jasmine tea can reduce the accumulation of cholesterol and unhealthy fats in human body. It also prevents the formation of bad cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
3. Cardiovascular health
Study results from 5 experiments showed that drinking 3 cups of jasmine tea per day can reduce the risk of heart disease by 23%. Several other studies proved that drinking 2 cups of jasmine tea daily reduces the risk of heart attack by nearly 15%.
4. Reducing of the arthritis risk
Another benefit jasmine tea can provide is reducing the discomfort of joint pain and chronic arthritis. The anti-inflammatory compounds in jasmine may reduce pain from arthritis by inhibiting cellular oxidation.
5. Promotion of immune system
The catechin in tea helps to promote the immune system, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Besides, jasmine tea helps fight the invasion of bacteria, protects the digestive system. It also has sedative properties and can regulate blood circulation and reduce stress, anxiety, and headaches.
Vietnamese Jasmine tea from Sense Asia
Sense Asia’s collection of the Vietnamese teas includes Jasmine tea with refreshing taste and the aroma of jasmine blossoms. All of our teas are hermetically packed with minimum delay after receiving from the farms in Vietnam. We use 100% natural ingredients and only whole leaves to maintain all the natural health benefits.
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