4. Staying attentive: Tea contains caffeine, which helps in staying alert and attentive. The right amount of tea will keep ...

Black tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages, with compounds that potentially provide health benefits.

Tea appears to have even more, averaging around 15% for black tea and 8% for oolong tea (a type of white tea). With respect to green tea, the evidence is split as to whether it can affect iron ...

Drinking three or more cups of green tea per day may help protect the brain from cognitive decline and dementia, according to a recent study from Japan. White matter lesions, areas of damage or ...

White spots on the skin can occur with many different conditions, including eczema. Depending on the cause, treatment may include topical products and medications. White skin spots aren’t ...

Visitors can watch and drink matcha (powdered green tea) from Uji, famed for its tea farms, prepared and served in the sadō tradition. The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a ...

More information: Shutaro Shibata et al, Green tea consumption and cerebral white matter lesions in community-dwelling older adults without dementia, npj Science of Food (2025). DOI: 10.1038 ...

Not all tea bags shed them. We asked experts if it’s risky to use the ones that do. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Legaspi Q: I’ve heard there are ...

Now, new research has detected microplastics in yet another common spot: tea bags. The study, which was published in the journal Chemosphere in December, is raising a lot of questions about the ...

Want sugar or milk in your tea? How about plastic? Researchers have found that tea bags are releasing millions of nanoplastics and microplastics into tea. Monika Skolimowska/dpa A Man Was Taking A ...

Tea leaves harvested in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Processing methods and harvest timing, from early-picked white tea to mature black tea, shape their unique flavors and health benefits. Drinking ...

I opted for the White Peony, known for its tender downy leaves, delicate golden peach infusions, and the subtle aroma of fresh orchids. My companion chose the Green Tea Sencha with goji berry and ...