The health benefits of black tea
Anti-cholesterol, fat-burning, appetite-suppressing… black tea contains polyphenols, molecules with antioxidant properties that may have many benefits for our health and body.
All tea varieties are made from the same leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant. During the oxidation process of the leaves that produces black tea, catechins create new types of flavonoids, called thearubigins and theaflavins. These may amplify the fat-burning action of black tea.
Black tea, a weight-loss supplement
Black tea could be a valuable ally during a weight-loss diet. It may help boost metabolism, notably by preventing lipids and carbohydrates from settling in the body. Thanks to its diuretic properties, black tea and a flat stomach could go hand in hand!
Drunk between meals, it also has an appetite-suppressing effect and helps prevent snacking, which contributes to weight loss. Very low in calories and sodium, black tea can be consumed daily. To enhance its effects, you can drink black tea with lemon to lose weight or flavour it with another citrus fruit. Lemon is rich in vitamin C and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Of course, all this is true only as part of a healthy, varied diet and regular physical activity. Black tea alone will not make you lose weight. Kusmi recommends consulting a doctor for more specific advice on weight loss.
What time of day should you drink black tea to lose weight?
Black tea, a fat reducer, can help us lose weight naturally, but it is worth remembering that it may be more beneficial to drink it at certain times of day.
It is recommended to drink black tea in the morning to fully benefit from the action of its antioxidants which, thanks to its polyphenols and catechins, help us cleanse the body and eliminate toxins. Consumed at breakfast, it may help activate and awaken the metabolism.
As black tea is one of the best teas for digesting food, drinking a cup 30 minutes after breakfast and lunch will help you digest better. Kusmi Tea also recommends green tea, which can be a true weight-loss ally thanks to its many benefits. Discover our Weight-Loss Ritual with proven effectiveness.
Recommendations:
If you are sensitive to caffeine, it is best to avoid drinking black tea in the afternoon. Although it contains less caffeine than coffee, tea can affect the quality of your sleep. Numerous studies have shown that quality sleep is essential for overall health and influences weight.
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Kusmi Tea offers a range of delicious plain and flavoured organic black teas made in our workshops in France. As part of our commitment to sustainable agriculture and a healthy lifestyle, all our products are certified organic.
In summary, black tea is the perfect drink to accompany a weight-loss diet. Consumed daily as part of a balanced diet, it will help you lose weight gradually.