health benefits

Green tea is gaining ground in Europe

After centuries of black tea as the exclusive cup in Europe, a skillful marketing of green teas started in the 1990s, based on a health benefits strategy initiated by multinational tea majors in the mainstream market, together with a novelty origin approach launched by China in the premium segment.

Business, Origins

It’s time to pay better attention to the health benefits in tea

After attending the Sixth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health, one thing was clear: I need to drink more tea. The half-day symposium explored several areas of health, from cardiovascular to immunity, but what really intrigued me was the research on cognition.

Consumers favour ‘new’ teas for mind & body

The pandemic and the sanitary restrictions, with less travel and much working out of home have generated increased demand for cups that bring additional benefits and invite new discoveries.

Blending, roasting & processing, Health, Product news

Drink tea to good health across the ages

The adage, “drink to good health” apparently should have specified ‘drinking tea.’ A new report, commissioned by the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), a division of the UK Tea & Infusions Association, shows how a simple cup of tea can “keep us happy and healthy from childhood to old age.”

The benefits of black tea continue to emerge

New research highlights the health benefits of thearubigins – a polyphenol found only in black tea.

The 2020 Dietary Guidelines miss an opportunity with coffee

While the USDA’s 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include coffee in healthy eating patterns, the National Coffee Association asserts that they miss opportunities to note coffee’s association with specific health benefits.