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Sri Lankan Black Tea

Also Known As : Ceylon tea
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has bold taste and notes of citrus, chocolate or spice.

Usage Tips

  1. Sri Lankan black tea can serve as hot or cold.
  2. It can be enjoyed as a milt tea to mellow the flavour and reduce any bitterness.
  3. Sugar or honey can be added as a mild sweetener.
  4. Lemon can be added when serving as iced tea.

Description

Sri Lankan black tea is a popular type of black tea, grown in the Ceylon region of Sri Lanka. It is made with aged stems and fermented leaves.

Health benefits

  • Sri Lankan black tea can help to lose weight.(1)
  • It contains potassium which can help to reduce blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.(1)
  • The antioxidants present in this tea can help prevent many chronic diseases.(1)
  • It can prevent the spread or start of the cancer.(1)
  • It is effective to regulate the blood sugar levels as well.(1)
  • It is beneficial for skin health as applying tea extracts directly to the skin can help wounds heal and reduce scarring.(1)

Selection Guide

Sri Lankan black tea has a lion logo on the package. This logo is owned by the Sri Lanka tea board. Check for logo to ensure it is a genuine Sri Lankan black tea.

Note

Too much consumption of Sri Lankan black tea may cause headaches, shakiness or sleeping problems after drinking excess tea.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://grosche.ca/what-is-ceylon-tea-and-ceylon-tea-benefits/

(2) https://www.verywellfit.com/ceylon-tea-benefits-and-side-effects-4163429

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