Fluid Intake
Approximately 70% of the human body consists of water, and this balance can be influenced by water loss through persperation, as well as through breathing and speech.
When brewed, tea is approximately 99% water (before adding any milk), regular consumption throughout the day can significantly help in maintaining your daily fluid intake. Why is this important you say? Water supports normal physical and cognitive functions and helps regulate body temperature.
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2011. ScientificOpinion on the substantiation of health claims related to water. EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA). EFSA Journal 2011;9 (4):2075
Caffeine
Most people can tell there is less caffeine in tea compared to coffee, simply by the effect each hot beverage has on them after drinking it. In fact, a cup of black tea has about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee or about 50mg per 190ml cup.
Green tea is a natural source of caffeine, with about 35mg of caffeine found in every cup. Caffeine has well known ‘stimulant’ properties and has been shown to increase alertness and improve concentration. This makes black and green tea an ideal drink to enjoy first thing in the morning to set you up for the day ahead.
If you still want to reduce your levels of caffeine for one reason or another, there are plenty of alternatives that we can help you out with:
- Tetley Decaf gives you the black tea flavour you love, and lots of polyphenols/flavonoids, but with reduced levels of caffeine.
- Our Tetley Fruit & Herbal Teas are crafted from natural fruits, herbs and flowers and natural flavourings - without any tea leaves in the blend. This means you can enjoy a caffeine-free, naturally refreshing infusion.
- Redbush, Rooibos or Red teas are also naturally caffeine-free, as they are made from a South African plant that is not a traditional tea plant.
Low Calorie
Green and black teas are naturally low in calories making it an ideal everyday drink for everyone, especially those who are looking to maintain a healthy weight. Unlike many sugar sweetened beverages available in the marketplace, green tea is naturally sugar free and contains only 2 Calories per cup,* making it one of the tastiest and lowest calorie drinks around! * Tea with no sugar and milk
Manganese
Green tea is also a natural source of manganese. One cup of green tea typically contains between 0.1 to 0.5 mg manganese. Manganese is an essential mineral that contributes to normal bone formation and the normal formation of connective tissue. Furthermore, it is also a constituent of an antioxidant enzyme, which helps prevent free radical-mediated damage to cells as it contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Additionally, it contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Fluoride
Green & black tea not only helps keep the body refreshed but is also a natural source of fluoride. One cup of green tea typically contains around 0.3mg fluoride. Fluoride is a mineral that has been scientifically proven to keep teeth healthy as it contributes to the maintainence of tooth mineralisation.
Flavonoids
The good news is that all types of green tea naturally contain flavonoids. Drinking tea regularly as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle can help increase your daily flavonoid intake.
Tetley Super Teas
Tetley is also offering the nation’s tea-lovers something new and unique, with growing demand for specialty teas and the wellness movement. Our Super Tea range has taken this one step further – blending our favourite teas with added vitamins and imparting health benefits. This range of functional teas is supported by EFSA claims and includes green teas and fruit infusions.