Pineapple Passionfruit Black/Green Tea Blend
A quenching and refreshing blend of black and green tea with a pineapple forward sweetness. Includes bits of dried pineapple and passion fruit. Delicious hot or chilled.
- Flavor profile: Refreshing and fruity over mellow black and green teas
- Caffeine content: Medium-high
What's black tea?
Black tea is the most oxidized of all the teas. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.
Health benefits of black tea include:
- Antioxidants
- Possible anti-cancer effects
- Heart health
- Improved metabolism
- Gut health
Please note all black teas contain caffeine and should be consumed in moderation.
What's green tea?
Green tea differs from black or oolong tea because it's less oxidized. In oxidation tea leaves are exposed to the air to dry and darken. The more oxidized a tea is, the stronger it is. From strongest to lightest are black, oolong, green, and white teas.
Green tea is believed to have various health benefits. A large study in Japan showed a link between daily consumption of green tea and lower risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Another Japanese study showed that "higher consumption rates of green tea were associated with a reduced risk of stroke."
Green tea has also been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels, aid in digestion, and decrease inflammation in the skin.