Did You Know Alia Bhatt Loves Drinking Black Tea? Know Why!

Alia Bhatt is a black tea lover and she confessed her love for it on The Kapil Sharma Show! However, she takes it without sugar. The "Kalank" actress has her daily dose of this tea due to several reasons! Scroll down to know more!

What is Black Tea?

This is basically for a layman like you and me, tea served without milk. It is made from tea plant scientifically known as Camellia sinensis. The level of oxidation gives it a unique colour and flavour. You can make it using regular chai patti that we buy from the store but the actual black tea is sold separately which is now easily available online.

Difference Between Black Tea, Green Tea, and White Tea

It is all about the way they are processed. During the processing stage, black tea is fermented and oxidised. Whereas, green tea and white tea are not fermented.

Benefits of Black Tea

Heart Diseases

Black Tea has high amounts of flavan-3-ols, flavonols, theaflavins and gallic acid derivatives which help in repairing coronary artery dysfunctions in heart patients. It also reverses the abnormal functioning of blood vessels, which have the tendency to lead to cardiovascular conditions.

Reduces Cancer Risk

As per studies, black tea may have the anticancer potential against skin, prostate, lung and breast cancer.

Lowers Risk Of Diabetes

Long-term tea reduces levels of fasting blood glucose and lower rates of type 2 diabetes.

Prevents Strokes

Drinking more than one cup of black or green tea daily helps in preventing ischemic strokes. What are Ischemic strokes? They occur when the arteries to your brain get blocked and cause severely reduced blood flow.

Improves Digestion

Black tea is rich in tannins and other chemicals that have a positive and relaxing effect on the digestive system of the body. This is amazing as it helps in curing digestive disorders. If you have stomach ulcers, then too it is extremely helpful.

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Anti-bacterial Activity

Black tea can be an effective foot treatment and remove problems of sweaty, smelly feet. It also closes your pores and helps in getting rid of frequent seating. Have you tried applying chilled tea bags to razor bumps and burns to soothe rashes, redness, and itchiness?

Relieves Stress

This amazing and easily available tea Black tea lowers your stress hormones and promotes relaxation. How? It contains amino acid and l-theanine.

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Relieves Asthma

Did you know that hot and brewed liquids are known to bring relief to asthmatic conditions? Therefore you know that black tea is a boon for asthmatic patients, as it expands the air passage, thereby allowing them to breathe more easily.

Improves Oral Health

The polyphenols in black tea have an anti-microbial effect and an inhibitory action on the bacterial and salivary enzymes. Have unsweetened 2 cups of this tea in a day daily as it can help in reducing inflammation, prevent cavities, and stopping the growth of bacteria in the mouth.

Relieves Puffy Eyes

All you need is chilled tea bags. Just apply it to the face and eyes as it will help in removing tiredness and reduce puffiness due to its caffeine content.

Improves Alertness

The caffeine in black tea enhances alertness and improve performance. Don't worry it is way less than coffee.

Gives Relief from Diarrhea

Black tea has a healing effect on intestinal disorders due to the presence of tannins. It is advisable for all diarrhea patients to sip plain tea slowly for maximum benefits.

Skin Care

Black tea is really good for anti-ageing. It improves your health and also the appearance of the skin. When you apply it your face it moisturises your skin and adds a glow to the face. It is an effective remedy for dry skin. Black tea also has an astringent property which tightens the skin. It can also lighten blemishes, age spots, and has a whitening effect on the skin.

Hair Care

This tea is also responsible for hair loss. A cup or two daily can help in promoting hair growth and slows down hair fall. All you have to do is use a spray bottle or apply it to your scalp and wash it off with your usual shampoo & conditioner after 20 minutes. It is an inexpensive natural way to dye grey hair.

Cures Headache

If you often have headaches, well it is alarming you got to go see the doctor but if it is once in a while, then have some black tea. It eases your nervous system and soothes a headache.

Weight Loss

Yes! This is the best one isn't it?! Have a cup or two daily as it lowers triglyceride levels and visceral fats.