{"id":39260,"date":"2025-08-06T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=39260"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:57:16","slug":"best-teas-for-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/best-teas-for-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Teas for Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tea is a great example of small human ingenuity that winds up providing more benefits than anyone could have ever imagined. This simple infusion of plant and water delights imbibers with more than just a tasty and invigorating presence. Tea also provides a long list of potential health benefits and wellness boosting attributes to anyone who regularly drinks it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Camellia Sinensis <\/i><\/b><b>Is Known as True Tea<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The origin story of tea is subject to much speculation, discussion, and argument over time, but legend has it that a Chinese Emperor named Shen Nung first discovered this infused beverage by accident around 2700 B.C. The emperor believed in boiling water before consuming, so one fateful day, stray leaves from the tea plant fell into his cup\u2013much to his delight and eventually, the world\u2019s delight!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While this urban legend is popular, it\u2019s important not to detract agency and credit from non-Western scientists and marginalized groups. People recognize Emperor Shen Nung as the father of Chinese herbal medicine, which is still practiced today as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and plays a role in modern integrative medicine. He\u2019s also the very first person to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/docview\/1864051745?sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals#:~:text=can%20be%20administered.-,History%20of%20cannabis%20use,Chinese%20surgery%2C%20described%20cannabis%20as%20an%20analgesic%20(5).%20He%20is%20reported...,-Suggested%20sources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">write about medical cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for over 100 conditions, so it\u2019s more likely that he discovered tea and its benefits on purpose, especially since tea and herbal infusions became a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11519742\/#:~:text=According%20to%20records%2C%20tea%20as%20an%20herbal%20medicine%20can%20be%20traced%20back%20to%20the%20Tang%20and%20Song%20Dynasties%20in%20China.%20Tea%20infusion%20was%20used%20to%20brew%20herbs%20to%20produce%20Chinese%20medicine%20decoction%2C%20which%20became%20a%20tea%2Dbased%20treatment%20method.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">central treatment method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in TCM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best teas for body and mind\" width=\"1074\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-hasanalbari-1493080-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tea produced from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camellia sinensis, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">also known as the tea plant, is derived from the leaves and stems of this evergreen flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. This species produces popular teas such as green, oolong, and black tea. Researchers refer to this plant variety and its types as \u201ctrue teas\u201d that offer a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8308238\/#:~:text=Abstract,comprehensive%20health%20benefits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">potential health benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anticarcinogenic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antihypertensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anti-inflammatory\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antimicrobial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antioxidant\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calorie-burning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cholesterol-lowering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neuroprotective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prebiotic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many true tea varieties also contain a small amount of caffeine; however, darker tea contains more in its genetic make-up. In addition, differently fermented teas contain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK92768\/#:~:text=The%20four%20types,al.%202004).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">varying amounts of polyphenols<\/span><\/a>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bioactive compounds that reportedly lend themselves to providing any of the health benefits above. Raw tea is greener (i.e., green tea), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11519742\/#:~:text=After%20the%20production,%5B15%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">representing more polyphenols<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. As they become more fermented, the tea darkens and carries fewer polyphenols.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like cannabis,\u00a0 tea contains over 500 compounds that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Polyphenols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alkaloids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Terpenoids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flavonoids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amino acids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macrominerals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trace elements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teas <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11519742\/#:~:text=%5B15%5D.-,Polyphenols,and%20other%20teas%20do%20not%20have%20green%20tea%E2%80%99s%20superior%20antioxidant%20qualities.,-Table%201.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">primarily contain polyphenols<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which include catechins, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-are-flavonoids-how-do-they-work-and-are-they-therapeutic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">flavonoids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-anthocyanin-rich-fruits-impact-the-endocannabinoid-system\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">anthocyanins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and phenolic acids that make up 15-35% of dry tea weight. These bioactive agents provide many of their reported health benefits. Let\u2019s look at some popular <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C. sinensis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tea varieties and how they work with your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>White Tea Has the Highest Antioxidant Potential<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tea producers lightly ferment white tea, making it a variety of green tea with higher antioxidant properties than most other teas\u2014except raw green tea. Tea producers harvest the leaves quickly, before the hairy, white, and young buds fully open, which increases their phenolic content. They then steam the leaves and shoots almost immediately after harvesting to drastically reduce oxidation. This process preserves many vital polyphenols, but because it involves slight fermentation, it doesn&#8217;t offer as many antioxidants as pure, raw green tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Researchers have shown that the compounds in white tea have the potential to most efficiently reduce lipid absorption in the blood, reducing triglycerides, cholesterol, and appetite. In addition, animal and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11519742\/#:~:text=The%20antidiabetic%20activity%20of%20tea%20has,alleviating%20inflammation%2C%20etc%5B182%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">even clinical studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> show a potential ability to reduce diabetes for those who consume tea, as well as prevent liver and tissue damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Green Tea and Its Ability to Promote Autophagy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Producers skip fermentation while processing green tea, helping it retain nearly all of its polyphenol content and antioxidant potential through freshness and steaming. It contains the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8308238\/#:~:text=Green%20tea%20possesses,damage%20%5B128%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">highest amount of antioxidants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, more than slightly fermented white tea and the more deeply fermented black and dark teas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Autophagy is the ability of cells to establish homeostasis by breaking down proteins, recycling them, and removing waste and damage. This clears the way for more energy output available for cells in times of stress to minimize cellular damage and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8308238\/#:~:text=Autophagy%20plays%20a%20significant,reproductive%20damage%20%5B128%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fight off disease, even cancer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and neurological disease. Green tea shows an ability in preclinical models to inhibit breast, brain, colon, and liver cancer cells from spreading due to its uncanny ability to produce autophagy in cells. It has also shown a potential to reduce hypertension and inflammation while strengthening bones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-39261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best teas for body and mind\" width=\"1065\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-leah-newhouse-50725-341514.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Black Tea Is Typically More Caffeinated<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Researchers consider green tea potentially more therapeutic than black tea because it contains higher amounts of antioxidant compounds like\u00a0 epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a specific catechin. However, researchers have recently found that black tea is not much further behind in terms of beneficial impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Black tea undergoes a different process of extraction that involves rolling the leaves, oxidizing, and fermenting them for a short time, producing a different set of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5510227\/#:~:text=Originally%20found%20by,investigated%20%5B7%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">antioxidative polyphenols called theaflavins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/thearubigins#:~:text=At%20present%2C%20it,%5B19%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">thearubigins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These flavonoids contribute to the distinctive taste of black tea while contributing to its reputation for wellness. This variety of true tea contains the most caffeine, making it ideal for those seeking a bit of a &#8216;pick-me-up.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In terms of medicinal and therapeutic potential, black tea shows an ability to promote gut health and improve prebiotic functions. The many polyphenols and theaflavins found in black tea also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8308238\/#:~:text=Black%20tea%20polyphenols,glucose%20%5B171%5D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">help to maintain homeostasis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by regulating blood pressure, which lends a mighty hand to fighting cholesterol, heart disease, and everyday stress. Theaflavins within black tea also show the potential to prevent and stop cancer cells from multiplying in preclinical studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Oolong Tea and Weight Loss Potential<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oolong tea brewers ferment the leaves during production, similar to black tea, but for a shorter period. The taste ranges somewhere in between that of green and black tea, along with many similar therapeutic potentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some researchers consider oolong more efficient than other true teas when it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8308238\/#:~:text=2.1.2.%20Oolong%20Tea,other%20related%20diseases.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">weight loss potential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Specific polyphenols and compounds in oolong tea showed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/nutrition\/articles\/10.3389\/fnut.2022.937279\/full#:~:text=Obesity%20is%20a,gut%20microbiota%20disorder.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">suppression of fat accumulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in animal studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of those compounds include polysaccharides, which, in conjunction with polyphenols, fight several types of cancer cells and many types of neurocognitive disorders. Studies show that this variety of true tea can significantly reduce depression, lower stress levels, and calm heart rates in individuals who drink three or more cups a day and experience regular stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Cannabis and Mushroom Teas: Add A Whole New Element<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s considerable crossover when it comes to enjoyers of tea and aficionados of cannabis and psychedelics. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-cannabis-tea-step-by-step-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabis tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an easy way to infuse decarbed cannabis and any of your favorite teas mentioned above. Consumers have reported additional beneficial potential to their tea that includes pain and stress management, contributing to a sense of balance, and all the positives that can come with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your tea consumption routine can be taken to the next level by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-shroom-tea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">infusing psychedelics like psilocybin-rich mushrooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> into it. This is just another way to add a different dimension to your wellness routine since psilocybin also shows potentially improved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9665925\/#:~:text=Psychedelic%20drugs%20have,with%20future%20studies.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">brain plasticity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/how-psychedelic-drugs-may-help-depression#:~:text=At%20a%20Glance,avoiding%20hallucinogenic%20effects.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">naturally anti-depressant,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and management of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7311646\/#:~:text=There%20are%20few,for%20future%20research.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Mushroom tea is also more palatable to some people who don\u2019t enjoy the taste of mushrooms!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-cannabis-tea-step-by-step-guide\/\">The Complete Guide to Brewing and Enjoying Cannabis Tea<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Whichever Tea You Choose, Know That There\u2019s Real Potential<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Different varieties of true tea have varying tastes, appearances, and caffeine potencies; however, many of their potential efficacies are in the same wheelhouse. Generally, choosing less processed teas reaps brighter colors and greater antioxidant benefits, but there are other benefits and combinations to consider, as discussed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phenolics have shown considerable scientific evidence in combating many of the common afflictions many people deal with every day, as well as more serious ones. Meanwhile, the infusion of cannabis and psilocybin can certainly bring a new dimension to the same old tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose a tea that tastes good to you and that you think can have more potential for your health, according to the findings above, and establish a regimen that can potentially make life better for you, one sip at a time!<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tea is a great example of small human ingenuity that winds up providing more benefits than anyone could have ever imagined. This simple infusion of plant and water delights imbibers with more than just a tasty and invigorating presence. Tea also provides a long list of potential health benefits and wellness boosting attributes to anyone&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":39263,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15362],"tags":[18230,18160,18228,18233,18227,15942,18226,18232,13204,17598,136,13610,18224,18229,1379,18231,18225],"class_list":["post-39260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-anticarcinogenic","tag-autophagy","tag-black-tea","tag-body-wellness","tag-camellia-sinensis","tag-cannabis-tea","tag-chinese-herbal-medicine","tag-green-tea","tag-health-benefits","tag-health-benefits-of-cannabis","tag-medical-cannabis","tag-mushroom-tea","tag-oolong-tea","tag-polyphenols","tag-psychedelics","tag-terpenoids","tag-true-tea"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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