BWI: Tea Board of India Declares Flavonoids in Tea Improves Your Cardiovascular Health

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Source: Tea Board of India
Thursday, October 07, 2010 01:02 PM IST (07:32 AM GMT)
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Tea Board of India Declares Flavonoids in Tea Improves Your Cardiovascular Health


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Thursday, October 07, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- Mr. Basudeb Banerjee, Chairman, Tea Board of India, in a news release stated that tea contains Flavonoids and has a positive effect on your cardio vascular health. Flavonoids present in tea helps boost the body's immune system, helps attack harmful free radicals and assists in keeping your heart healthy and fit.

So what makes your tea a cup full of health? Tea contains Flavonoids which are a natural source of antioxidants and have a beneficial effect on your health - be it stress or its related physical ailments, tea with all its goodies, is indeed a health drink. Mr. Basudeb Banerjee adds, "Tea is a Superfood and if you have enough of it, 2-3 cups every day, it actually does wonders for your health."

Not only is a cup of tea refreshing and delicious, it can be an important part of maintaining proper hydration. The good news is that boiling chai is not known to have any adverse effect on Flavonoids. In fact,boiling helps in efficient extraction of Flavonoids from tea leaves.

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in India. However,a recent nationwide tea survey conducted by AC Nielsen revealed some interesting findings. Although Tea is the most popular beverage in India, 77% of the consumers surveyed actually believe that Tea is unhealthy - and causes various ailments like acidity and nausea. About 61% of the youth believe that Tea is a traditional drink and for the older generation. They consider beverages like energy drinks and juices are healthier than Tea. Mr. Basudeb debunked various misconceptions about tea and reiterated that tea is a lifestyle drink with a dual benefit of taste and health.

So, the next time you sip a refreshing cup of tea, remember.you are also boosting your health.

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Chairman of Tea Board of India, Mr. Basudeb Banerjee

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D. Shah, Tea Board of India, +91 9819804818, healthyteaforum@gmail.com

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