Assam Black Tea - A Few Consumption Benefits Everyone Should Know

Posted by Jayshree Tea on February 2nd, 2021

The state of Assam is known to be one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world and for good reason. Assam Black Tea is traditionally grown in this part of the world from the leaves of the plant called ‘Camellia Sinensis Var’. It is a variety of black tea that has gained a lot of acceptance globally. Let us have a look at a few lesser-known facts about this form of tea.

• Assam Black Tea is quite popular in Irish and English breakfasts because of the high caffeine content that it possesses. Now wonder it is often marketed as ‘the breakfast tea’.
• Assam tea is associated with a distinct color, taste, and a malty flavor that is a result of a unique production process.
• After the leaves are harvested and withered – they are subjected to another process called fermentation. This exposes the leaves oxidation under a very temperature-controlled environment. The tea gets the distinct characteristics as the production process stimulates chemical changes in the leaves.

Now that we are aware of the production process and characteristics of Assam black tea, let us have a look at a few health benefits that the tea variant has to offer.

Antioxidants leading to reduced inflammation

The human body naturally produces highly reactive chemicals called free radicals. However excessive radicals can lead to negative effects as it can damage body cells, tissues, and contribute to accelerated aging. Black teas contain several unique plant compounds such as theaflavins, thearubigins, and catechins that act as antioxidants and counter the negative effects of the chemical radicals and reduces inflammation.

Good promoter of heart health

There are a lot of polyphenolic compounds in in Assam black tea that prevents the deposition of plaque in blood vessels by reducing cholesterol. There are a lot of research assessments that show a direct association of good heart health with 3 – 6 cups of daily intake of assam black tea.

Aids the immune function

The polyphenolic compounds in the black tea act as prebiotic in the digestive tract. Prebiotics are compounds that supports the growth and maintenance of good bacteria in the human gut. Good bacteria are important for the human body as it helps counter the ill effects caused by the bad bacteria.

Good promoter of brain health

A lot of studies state that certain compounds in assam black tea such as theaflavins is a great preventative therapy for degenerative brain illnesses. Black tea compounds inhibit the function of certain enzymes that is responsible for the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Too much of anything can be harmful, black tea is no different. Assam black tea is known for its high caffeine content. While consumption of up to 400 grams of caffeine is not generally harmful for most people, excessive intake can lead to negative symptoms such as high heart rate, anxiety, insomnia, etc.

Jayshree Tea offers the freshest black tea from Assam tea gardens. The Assam Black Tea is available in loose whole and CTC varieties. Jayshree Tea ships black tea worldwide.