{"id":464,"date":"2021-12-14T17:09:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T23:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/79gifts.com\/blog\/?p=464"},"modified":"2021-12-14T17:09:49","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T23:09:49","slug":"4-health-benefits-of-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.79gifts.com\/blog\/4-health-benefits-of-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Health Benefits of Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019re big fans of tea. Otherwise we wouldn\u2019t design baskets like our heralded Flower Garden Tea Time<\/a> gift basket. 
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Did someone sound the  🚨 SHAMELESS PLUG 🚨 alarm again? Come on! 
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Tea is growing in popularity, so much so that Pinterest predicts<\/a> in 2022, \u201cAfternoon tea will become the new happy hour.\u201d What perfect timing then for our next edition of \u201cThe Health Benefits Of\u201d blog series. 
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Whether you drink it in a mug, on the go, or with your pinky extended, here are four health benefits you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tea Can Promote Heart-Health<\/strong>
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Our tickers are important, and besides family history, what we eat and drink has implications on the health of our hearts.
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Enter tea time. 
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A 2016 meta-analysis<\/a> (academic speak for a big study that combines data from other studies) reported a 20% reduction in the risk of heart attack and a 35% reduced risk of stroke for people who consumed up to three cups of green tea per day. Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32% reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol, the bad kind.\u00a0
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Speaking of which…
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2. It Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol <\/strong>
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Green tea\u2019s active ingredient is called catechin–not to be confused with the Alaskan city, Ketchikan, though I\u2019m sure there are tea drinkers there–which some researchers believe<\/a> to be responsible for the prevention of cholesterol absorbing in the intestines as well as the increase of HDL cholesterol, the good kind.\u00a0
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3. Tea May Boost Your Immune System<\/strong>
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Immune cells protect us the most when they reach their targets faster. Tea has been known to shepherd this process and bolster the immune system following injury or illness due to its  antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory characteristics. 
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4. Wait For It\u2026<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re a loyal reader of our blog, you know what\u2019s coming, and if you\u2019re new, get ready for the big reveal. 
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IT\u2019S RAINING ANTIOXIDANTS, HALLELUJAH! IT\u2019S RAINING ANTIOXIDANTS, AMEN! 
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Visit anywhere on our blog page<\/a>, and you\u2019ll find no shortage of references to these wonderful, free radical-stomping compounds that protect our cells.\u00a0
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Oh, and certain teas contain lots of them, particularly a potent flavonoid called ECGC, which can fight the free radicals that contribute to cancer, heart disease, and clogged arteries. 
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The Best Teas <\/strong>
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According to WebMD<\/a>, the healthiest tea varietals are:
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