Black tea is a drink with many health benefits. However, in order to take full advantage of its benefits, it is essential to choose quality products. Fortunately, there is an easy way to check the quality of your tea. Just use lukewarm water and a few minutes of free time. Check if the tea you drink is worth the price.

Black tea bags. How to check its quality at home?

The process of evaluating the quality of black tea is simple and can be done at home.

  1. Prepare a glass (preferably a transparent glass or a cup with a white interior) and a pitcher filled with room temperature water.
  2. Then tear open the tea bag and pour the contents into a glass.
  3. Pour lukewarm water over the whole thing and watch what happens.

High-quality tea will not color the water at room temperature.

  • Only when you pour boiling water over it will it gradually release its natural dyes and give the pickle its characteristic color.
  • However, if you notice that the water (at room temperature) quickly acquires a yellowish or golden hue, it means that the tea contains artificial dyes.

A quality product behaves a little differently.

  • True black tea should sink to the bottom of the teapot without affecting the color of the liquid during the initial brewing stage.

This process is caused by the natural structure of the leaves and the presence of substances that are released only at higher temperatures. Conversely, low-quality teas contain synthetic ingredients that immediately color the water.

Properties of quality black tea

Quality tea is characterized not only by its natural composition, but also has many health benefits.

  • Due to the content of alkaloids such as theine, it has a stimulating effect, improves concentration and supports brain activity.
  • Regular consumption of black tea also helps in fighting the signs of aging thanks to the antioxidants present in it.
  • Antioxidants present in tea have anti-inflammatory properties, help maintain normal blood glucose levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension.
  • Black tea also has a positive effect on the digestive system. It aids metabolism, relieves gastrointestinal complaints such as bloating, abdominal pain or nausea, and helps regulate bowel activity.

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