Category Archives: Black Tea

Fluoride: Teeth, Tea and Toothpaste

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fluoride is a trace mineral in human nutrition. There is some evidence that fluoride may be essential, although this point of view is controversial. For example. Fluoride is said to be required for the hardening of tooth enamel and the … Continue reading →

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Fluoride in Tea

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Versus Black Tea

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Fluoride in Tea

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Green, black and white tea are decoction made from the young leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea undergoes an oxidation step during processing, while green and white teas are steamed. Brick tea in contrast is also a decoction … Continue reading →

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Black Versus Green Tea: Antioxidant Capacity

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

All tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea is produced by oxidising the leaves, whereas green (and white) tea in produced by steaming them. These two differing processing steps produces a final produce with differing taste, aroma … Continue reading →

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Polyphenols Found in Tea

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Brewing Tea for Antioxidants

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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On The Composition of Black Tea

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence continues to accumulate as to the health benefits of drinking decoctions of the Camellia sinensis plant (tea). Human clinical trials and epidemiological studies show that tea provides a panacea of health effects, likely due to its antioxidant nutrients. Animal … Continue reading →

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How Much L-theanine Is There In a Cup of Tea?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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3 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Fluoride Intake

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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