Tea drinkers might live longer, according to a study as reported by the New York Times. ("Tea" here means true tea, from the plant Camellia sinensis—black, oolong, green, white, puerh and yellow tea.) That sounds like music to a tea seller's ears! LMTC intentionally sources, blends, and sells teas that we truly believe are good for you.
So what's going on with tea and longevity? Tea drinking can have positive effects on cardiovascular diseases. Flavonoids in tea help with inflammation, and in turn help with blood flow. Tea drinkers consume approximately 20 times more flavonoids than non-tea drinkers. The lead author of the study also pointed out that tea might not be the only factor. Perhaps tea drinkers live longer because they choose healthier lives in other ways too. Either way, consuming an abundance of tea seems to set you up for a healthier, longer life!
We're not the only ones who think tea might extend your life. Ray Kurzweil, futurist, inventor, and director of engineering at Google, drinks tea daily, and says humans and computers will become inseparable in 2030. Take a guess at what type of tea he drinks ; ) Read more.