Health Benefits of Tea Drinking 

DEFINITELY GOING DEEPER ON THIS TOPIC!

yes please more vids about the health benefits of tea

It is interesting to hear that the consumption of tea is correlated with lower stroke risk, lower blood pressure and overall cardio vascular health, as well as a multitude of other desirable health effects. However, I would be very interested in an explanation of the actual chemical processes which occur in the body directly as a result of the consumption of tea which bring about the aforementioned health benefits. A deep dive, if you will, into the reasons why tea is good for you

I have always told my husband that coffee “is for the brain,” “tea is for the soul.” Its do dynamic and wonderful, I love all sorts of teas I LOVE your videos

I got into tea because of the health and science of it and I know many others have gotten interested in tea for the same reason. You're a really good speaker and I watch your videos often because of how you share our passion as viewers that we all have in common

From Brasil here! Tea helps me and is part of my every day.

Interesting to hear your comment about the process of brewing the tea. I've said this to people as well, that just the process of preparing it calms me. I'm a homeschool mom and things can be loud and chaotic and my kids know to not interrupt until Mommy is done making her tea. Just that short step away gives me a moment to regroup on rough days! Then there's the joy of the tea itself, too. :-)

A therapist friend has said that from the brain science perspective, experiencing a change of temperature of some kind helps with emotional self-regulation. Tea falls in that category! I guess hot chocolate does that, too, but I prefer the tea anyway. So much more variety! And the tastes linger. With that - I'm going to go warm-up my cup!

Yes, please create more tea health videos. Keep em' coming for us Tea Heads!

Yes it would be amazing to get more in depth videos about health benefits as well as history of tea! Thank you Don for all the content already, this channel has been my tea journey mentor for so many years already and keep nurturing my love for tea! 🙏🏽

I would add that the amount of sugar you add to your tea can quickly negate most of those benefits. I like my tea double strong, and it used to take about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of honey per 16-oz (470 ml) of tea to bring it up to the sweetness I liked. After gaining about 15 lbs and being told by my doctor I was pre-diabetic, I decided to leave out the honey entirely. Over a half year, I lost those 15 lbs, with no other efforts, and have much more consistent energy levels and overall well being. And I still enjoy that little energizing high that he describes.

Yes Don! This subject deserves a whole video series delving into the health pros and cons of regular tea consumption. We would like to hear you analyze the meta data and tell us about your opinions and experiences as a Chinese Herb specialist. Even with all the data out there (we’ve all heard it) there still seems to be a shroud of mystery and doubt for people. You are the perfect person to sort this all out and communicate it to the world via videos and/or podcast. Love your podcast too btw!

I think it would be cool to have more videos about this topic. However, I think some of us here would also really appreciate if you cited your sources, perhaps in the description of the videos when it comes to the health benefits. Not that us viewers don't trust you, but so we can do more research about this ourselves.

Been waiting for this. Health benefits of tea please! When to use which.

Yes more health videos. But we need an in-depth breakdown

I would love more detailed analyses on tea's nutritional profile and biomechanisms involved in tea consumption as a therapy. Particularly comparisons in the nutritional profile between various teas. Would also love more videos on tea history, by the way.

Always waiting for more informations about health benefits of tea! So yes please!

Hi Don YES! I'm very interested in the topic of tea and health. In particular the claim that tea can interfere with iron absorption. A good friend of mine had to stop drinking tea following her doctor's advice.

yes pls do more of these. i trust u in accurate info on tea health benefits.

One video, or series of videos, that would be also interesting would be something related to the cultivars. Common cultivars for different types of tea, their geographical origin, spread, story, qualities and so on.

Yes, please make a vid about tea & health. I always find myself looking up for tea whenever I feels some small symptoms of cold or flu, but I never know which one I should drink.

yes please, more videos about health benefits and possible health concerns of tea. And of course with disclaimers as to encourage the viewers also do their own research and think subjectively for their own benefits.

Yes, please do dive deep on the health benefits of the tea. I'd say it is a very interesting topic when approached adequately. Btw, great video :)

Yes more of health related vids, please! I'm especially interested in the comparison of the different kinds of Chinese tea from the point of western science and TCM

Loose tea all the way. I love my green teas, recently tried long jing thanks to this channel... amazing stuff!

I always thought I felt way different when I drank coffee instead, thanks for the info.

Yes Don!!! I want to hear so much more about the health benefits!!

Even the act of choosing which tea to drink is a health benefit, in my opinion. It's good to take a moment and ask "what do I want? what will make me happy?" even if the decision is as small as which tea you prefer that day!

Loved 😍 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Personally, I've done over 3 grams of l-theanine powder. (compare that to about 25 mg in a cup, of course depending on the type, shade grown teas like gyokuro & matcha tend to be higher) And yes, I know it's just theanine, when you dissolve it - it's an amino acid closely related to glutamate, so highly soluble in water -, it tastes savory with a kind of sweet hint, it's such a recognizable taste that when you've tasted pure theanine (the d-isomer is barely studied or used, and my package clearly states l-theanine, the one that also occurs in tea), you'll recognize it near immediately in certain Japanese teas. But to say it alters mood much, I don't know. It can, at times, take away some load of physical nervousness. And when you take very high amounts (nowhere near achievable by drinking tea, and if you were, you'd be experiencing much of caffeines side effects instead, the optimal ratio is about 1:2 caffeine: l-theanine; the teas highest in l-theanine barely get to a 2:1 and occassionally near a 1:1 ratio) you might experience some warm feelings in your limbs or hands at certain times. And a very high dose has caused some more intense spatial awareness/HD vision for me once. (spacing like on psychedelics/cannabinoids but less pronounced) But better mood, maybe slightly? Or maybe it's just different for me in comparison to other people? I can only suggest you'll try it out for yourself. Most people who take it for anxiety related relief, take high doses, far beyond those by drinking plain tea. On the standard dose of 200 mg I barely notice anything, or usually like just plain nothing. It's also been studied in the context with caffeine, so theanine on its own might have less effects. And with the absurdly small amounts occurring naturally in tea, I seriosuly have my doubts on its *possible* effectiveness. Some anecdotal reports also see it being combined with other stimulants & eugeroics (like modafinil), slightly 'taking the edge off', toning down some negative effects and possible bodyload. But of course there's much more to tea, in terms of compounds, then just caffeine and l-theanine though. Also interesting to note is that depending on the meditative practise one does. The brainwave activity differs. Apparently transcendental meditation (TM) is said to induce more alpha wave activity. (TM meditation also is done with closed eyes, which in itself induces more alpha braiwave activity) While say, Tibetan monks, in everyday living (so not during literal meditation), appear to have increased gamma wave activity. (the highest frequencies) Lavender in some studies - yes I love lavender as you can tell - also induces more alpha wave activity, but again, I have my doubts to what extent it increases 'mindfulness'. www.researchgate.net/publication/225051306_The_Effects_of_Lavender_Oil_Inhalation_on_Emotional_States_Autonomic_Nervous_System_and_Brain_Electrical_Activity Anyway, tea has been the most addictive drug for me. I have a love-hate relationship with tea. It has usually more negative effects on my health, and especially my mood & life(style), then positive. Done many kinds of psychoactive substances, herbs, etc. Even drunk coffee, energy drinks & snorted caffeine powder at certain points. Yet, tea has been the only substance I couldn't lay down for good. (I was able to take breaks for weeks, but quitting for the rest of my life, no way... Now it seems near impossible to lay it down for any more then a couple of days.) I don't want to end up like those people who are completely irritable, unspeakable to and unfunctionable before they've had their morning cup of coffee or tea. I don't want my literal day to depend on a substance, I don't care if it's 'natural' & has health benefits in moderation. (that's a fallacy btw, just because something is natural doesn't mean it's necessary good; some of the most toxic compounds readily occur in nature, in fact, many of teas compounds are there to protect itself and actually *deter* animals that might eat it) Beans & lentils are healthy, but I don't crave them like I do with tea. When I go a day, or days, without legumes; I won't see a crash in my (already low) mood and a complete lack of energy, drive, motivation, etc. Interestingly enough though, there are many Camellia species that are also used to make tea, going through similar or even exactly the same processes as regular Camellia sinensis. Many Camellias also contain caffeine (and also theanine apparently), but many others - there are many Camellia species & also hybrids, so much that the genus even has several subgenus categories! - like this Camellia crassicolumna, native to Guizhou & Yunnan, made into a pu'er tea. It contains no caffeine at all because that specific species of Camellia does not synthesize caffeine. (I don't know about other xanthines, like theobromine though.) verdanttea.com/2020-wild-crassicolumna-sheng-puer-cake (I'm not affiliated with this vendor or anything, haven't even bought from them yet.) I haven't tried it yet, but the flavour/aroma profile seems very promising! You'd probably even be able to trick Don into believing it's a regular sinensis. But beware, the irritable mood and caffeine withdrawal headaches are waiting for you, if you'll start drinking this one solely.

Please!! Yes, i would love more health related videos. Thank you Don.. as always, super informative 👍

Watching this while drinking tea.

Yes - would love more health benefit videos regarding tea!

Yes please, I'm diabetic and have always known to be good for sugars, but have no idea where to start!

Yes, by all means share what you know to be proven health benefits. Thanks for asking!

Yes please more videos about health benefits of teas particularly about the anti-angiogenesis properties. Thank you.

Yes Don! Please more tell us more about the health benefits of tea. Scientific studies, meta data, and your personal experience and perspectives from your herbal medicine background.

meta-data means data about data, meta-analysis means analysis of analyses, which is the correct term one should use when talking about big analyses extrapolating the results of multiple studies

Wishing everyone peace

I mean stating the facts of the effects tea has on health is pretty important. and entertaining.

Hey! Love hearing about all the benefits! Do you think it might be good to also mention to people how to know that the tea they buy will be free of pesticides and heavy metals? It would be a shame to drink lots of tea to be healthy only to be find out you have been consuming true loose leaf tea that was grown close to a highway or industrial area! (Of course excluding mei leaf teas, I trust that you guys take that into consideration). Personally I would really like to know! It is my single highest concern when buying tea!

Yes, please Don. More info on the health benefits of tea.

Brilliant video Don!

Awesome video. I would definitely love more of these videos

More, please!☕. I will start drinking 3 cups daily!!!

Every Teahead knows this: The good Stuff is delicous AND healty!!! By the way? Is this video more than 1 and a half year old? I remember this book in the Bloopers 2018 video.

Please dive deeper. Thank you for the information 😄

Thanks for sharing.Well said

Highland Tea in Cameron Highland Malaysia....Boh or Lipton Tea brand.

Yes please more health related videos!

Yes please more videos about health benefits of tea.

Cheers!🍵

Very good video, easy to listen to

Interesting to note. During the latter end of an AL-LAD trip I drank some teas. I did it slightly right after the - very short - peak, as I initially didn't want to combine drugs. Lysergamides are already kind of stimulating in their own manner, vasoconstrictive and they increase blood pressure & heart rate, no need to go add some hefty caffeine on top of that. Cannabis can also be a bad idea, not so much physically, but mentally when it comes to psychosis, delusions, anxiety, paranoia, etc. As cannabis itself is psychedelic, it can quite heavily increase that of other compounds by modulating 5-HT2a receptor activity. My opinion is that regular cannabis consumption on its own is not a good idea either, especially if you smoke it (lungs), are very young or have many difficulties in life. But so for other things as well of course. But anyway, I did drink tea, because I'm addicted to caffeine I guess, and very interested in doing a gong fu session while tripping. At first, like the first 15 to 30 minutes - but don't take my word for it - I felt an increased bodyload, with my veins showing. -> usually a sign that it's either warm in the room, or that I've taken something that increased blood pressure &/or heart rate. When I do get it, it's usually after drinking tea. (as I don't consume other caffeine containing beverages anymore) But a few minutes after it quite rapidly declined. It wasn't too uncomfortable, but also not asked for. Not a good combination physically wise, as to be expected from a stimulant. Tea does appear to alter blood pressure in different ways, with so many compounds in it. So I guess it's mostly the caffeine who's effects appeared the most rapidly, and then others. To note extra, the other xanthine also commonly measured in tea (and highly concentrated in chocolate), theobromine, actually dilates blood vessels, and is capable of even slightly lowering blood pressure in certain ways it appears; with less central nervous system activity as caffeine, but it does increase heart rate. But has a longer half life and takes longer to 'kick in' as caffeine does. Being not water soluble like caffeine. (I've tried pure theobromine, indeed, you'll have to chug the chunks of powder.) www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/hypertensionaha.110.158139 * AL-LAD is a lysergamide similar to LSD, said to be less introspective, but also less anxiety inducing and shorter in durration; I personally noticed barely none fractals or other geometry, and barely any closed eye visuals, no real synaesthesia, just a goofy, funky, cartoonesk feeling with everything flowing and objects moving/dancing/drifting; meditating while on it was not that interesting. Which in a sense would be a good thing as meditation isn't about being interesting, but just being. But not so interesting in the sense that it was hard to remain attention, probably also to do with the fact there is only so much you can do in a couple of hours, so a wandering mind. Even if time feels to slow down. (which was hardly the case though, in comparison to other experiences)

Yes Cha Master. Deeeper please. Especially on the very interesting long fermented "Hei Cha" teas. Cheers ^_^

Please more of this!

I would like information about the effects of different types of tea, I started my tra journey drinking japanese tea, and later I moved on to oolong tea, and I know I will move on to puerh tea later on, as I drank different types of tea they gave different body sensations, gyokuro makes me focused, aged oolong relaxed, gaoshan high mountain oolong relaxed, dancong alert, ripe puerh relaxed, young puerh highly alert.

What about pesticides?

Having a nice cup of Yunnan Pu-Erh while watching this. Love your videos! Keep it up!

I'd love to have deeper dives into the health benefits of tea, especially oolong teas. I see so many videos that it can do almost anything but I want truth and science.

Yes! More health info please 🙏🏻😊

so good.

Should drink a variety of tea but just be careful with the herbs and the sugars or other things you add to it do research on what is in each tea . But I would recommend drinking tea everyday or every other day it is good for you! Especially medicinal tea! Especially after drinking water in the morning!

Please, more videos like this. Thanks

I drink at least 3 cups of tea every day often with a rich tea biscuit so a good healthy balance

I drink ginger tea it’s the best

Would love more videos like that~

thanks for this! so what about oxalic acid/oxalate? would be good to make a video about this too!

watching this video while drinking tea.

Interesting. Thanks.

Yes, please!

Lovely video 🥰

Are there any poisonous teas?...asking for a comrade.

Yes. Ofcourse. In. Winter. It's. Green. Tea. Is. Immunity. Power. And. Healthy. Also. For. Everybody. In. World. And. In. Rainy. Season. Also.

I don't mind if want to make more health vids about tea. As long as you link to the source material where you found that data. This is because there are many, many claims of tea health benefits. And being a big tea head myself and a massive science nerd. I have done a lot of research on the subject of tea health and found that yes there are health benefits. However, I found that this can be a very slippery slope going from hard proven science to meta science to just plain old which doctoring. And that's were it can become dangerous. Well this was a lot longer than I intended. Sorry.

More Videos about health please.

Great video :) What's the book next to you??

Can tea help with cancer ..thank you

I've been drinking tea for quite a while, but recently I have started having acid reflux, and my doctor told me to severely limit my tea intake, which I'll admit was a good bit a day, but he said drinking hot liquids, specifically tea, causes esophageal cancer because of the combination of hot liquids and tannins in tea. He says lots of people in Asian countries that drink loads of hot tea a day usually have higher risk of this cancer. I'm not saying my doctor is wrong, I would just like some insight into this claim. Edit: yes more health and tea vids lol.

Cheers to tea!

I beber see he before in My life and i living in Brazil for 23 years since that i born, so Tell what Channel and It when live

All thanks to Dr. Ovie and his natural medications, am finally free from cancer

Hello Dr. I dont understand very good english. Would you please write down all the tees which you have esplained already. Thanks.

I do wonder about the tannin in tea. I don't know how much this varies from tea to tea. I know some studies say tannin is good for you but I'm guessing from seeing its raw affect on human skin and leather it must be toughening up internal tissue but that could be bad too as it might decrease absorbency of minerals and reduce elasticity of some vessels and gut tissue.

Do every tea leaves contain L theanine?

What’s the name of that book, Don?

TXS👍 I drink black, green, white and rooibos tea. Each🦉has his own benefits I know🙏Also coffee. (spec. during training ) And I use not tea bags!

Yerba Matte is the best in the market. Natural caffeine.

How do you write that? chamiliosinesis? Anyway i think you're reffering to chamomile tea right?

can tea cause acne?

Are all types of teas good for health or only some types of teas? Can I get loose leaf tea in my local grocery store or where would I be able to get loose leaf tea? Are there any guides as to how to brew loose leaf tea?

nice man

Very interesting,a question on the subject,what do you refer as cup by size? cause 3 cups a day by US measure is ~700ml,it's heck a lot of brewing :) By the way,you are solely responsible for me drinking loose leaf tea only :)

Tea love Forever

What's the name of that book and author?

Please 🙏🏽 and thank you 😊

Can you please share me this book in your table name ??

Thank you for your video.. was wondering where you buy your loose leaf tea.. Who do you trust that has safe , non chemical ? Also what teas do you recommend for inflammation, and overall well being? Thank you again

Nice video Sips single plantation ceylonese orange pekoe and smiles

Honey lemon tea is the bomb