Health Claims Regarding Certain Teas Based on Research to Date
On the basis of research so far, some teas stand out in certain respects. Here is a tentative summary of the claims made based on research to date:
| Digestion | All kinds |
| Anti-bacterial | All kinds, but not fully confirmed |
| Cancer prevention | Green |
| Heart | Oolong and Pu-erh for cholesterol, Green and Oolong for blood vessels |
| Slimming | Oolong and Pu-erh |
| Tooth care | Green |
| Longevity/ Anti-aging |
All of the above; special emphasis on Green to combat osteoporeosis |
Whatever modern science finally concludes, the intuition and experience of ordinary people has certainly built tea a reputation as a healthgiver over the centuries.
– As described in the book, All the Tea in China
by Kit Chow & Ione Kramer (1990)
by Kit Chow & Ione Kramer (1990)