4 Oolong - The super tea
While green and white teas have long been hailed for their health benefits, oolong teas have recently emerged as a staple in the ‘healthy tea’ market.

“Oolong and black teas contain more complex flavonoids [than green tea], which cleanse the body from cell-damaging free radicals, the cause of heart diseases, cancer and age-related problems. Oolong is claimed to reduce cholesterol as well, in addition to the ability of dissolving the triglycerides, the fat stored in fat cells,” says Chado Tea Lounge’s Mohammadi.

Geralt ME’s El Bahr also promotes a certain type of oolong tea which combines the added benefits of ginseng.

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“Health benefits you can receive from drinking ginseng oolong tea include lowering of blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stopping the growth of certain cancerous tumors, boosting the immune system, preventing heart disease, enhancing physical and mental endurance, and strengthening the body against fatigue and stress,” she states.

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