Black tea usually refers to the tea leaves that are fully fermented before being dried. Tea is  grown in high range areas of countries like India, China and Japan. The term black tea is also used to indicate plain tea without the addition of milk. 

Tea is found to be chemically very complex. It has components like polyphenols, flavonoids and amino acids.

Did you know that something as simple as drinking a cup of tea could save you from being a prey to several diseases? Here are a few benefits of consuming black tea:

• It helps in the flow of blood through the brain, and sharpens one’s concentration by stimulating the brain function.
• Drinking tea relieves stress, soothes and refreshes. This is done by reducing the level of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the body.
• Tea is an excellent antioxidant and reduces the risk of cancer. The compound TF2 contained in black tea fights cancer; especially colon cancer. Antioxidants check the production of harmful or toxic substances in your body.
• Adding lemon, sugar or milk does not reduce the level of antioxidants in your body. Having lemon tea helps reduce the risk of skin cancer.
• Black tea has various nutrients like vitamins and minerals in trace amounts.
• Studies have proved that drinking black tea helps cardiovascular health. In addition to reducing the risk of heart diseases, it also aids in fast recovery from cardiac arrest. Tea helps alleviate the cholesterol level in your body.
• It contains very less fat, protein and calories.
• It strengthens the body’s immune system.