I love Earl Grey tea. I enjoy it so much that I even wrote an
article on the history of Earl Grey for my blog. I discovered Earl Grey
doesn’t just have a unique and tasty flavor (although not everyone would
agree with that), it also has a wide range of benefits.
1. Energy
It may not have as much as a kick as coffee, but it does contain enough
caffeine to give you a nice little afternoon boost without keeping you
up all night.
2. Good for Your Teeth
Tea contains very high levels of catechin, an antioxidant that fights
oral infections. Fluoride is also a natural component of Earl Grey tea,
and it’s also found in tap water. Fluoride is good for your teeth
because it protects them from cavities, as well as fighting decay. So if
you’re not a fan of city water, Earl Grey can be another natural way to
get your daily dose of fluoride.
3. Weight Loss
Unsurprisingly, one of the most popular effects of Earl Grey tea is
weight loss. This is primarily due to its citrus extract. It’s because
of this that many people believe that citrus fruits in general can
induce weight loss. It’s thought that calories are either broken down
into food for your muscles or released through the natural metabolic
process. So instead of cream or sugar, try putting lemon in your future
cups of tea instead.
4. Digestion
Earl Grey tea has been known to improve digestion. It aids in the
digestive process and helps relieve painful indigestion, colic and
nausea. It is also used to treat intestinal problems such as worms.
Because it helps the digestive process, it can also help to keep you
regular.
5. Cancer Prevention
Earl Grey contains high quantities of antioxidants, which help our
bodies to fight off free radicals that cause diseases such as cancer.
Therefore, drinking the tasty beverage can give you a greater chance of
not developing such diseases.
On a slightly less serious note, antioxidants also help your skin to
stay healthy and looking young. Again, this is due to fighting free
radicals that can damage your skin.
6. Fights Anxiety and Depression
The bergamot in Earl Grey tea has been known to have a calming effect on
people, as well as to boost a person’s mood. This is due to bergamot’s
natural aromatherapy qualities. In this way Earl Grey is a good natural
solution for people suffering from depression, stress and anxiety.
7. Prevention of Heart Disease
Good news everyone! Apparently, drinking three cups of Earl Grey tea
daily may help lower your risk for heart disease. A study published in
2012 in Preventative Medicine found that people who drank three cups of
black tea daily dramatically lowered their blood triglyceride levels and
increased the ‘good cholesterol’ HDL after three months. The
participants also had increased levels of antioxidants, which, as we now
know, fight against free radicals that damage your cells.
Further research conducted by the University of Cantanzaro in Italy has
also yielded positive results. A study of over two hundred patients with
high levels of blood fats found that LDL (also know as ‘bad
cholesterol) ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) was reduced by 39 per cent after a
month of taking Earl Grey extract. It also reduced blood sugars by 22
per cent and raised ‘good’ cholesterol by 41 per cent. The reduction in
blood sugar also shows that Earl Grey may be highly beneficial for those
suffering with diabetes.
8. Stress Relief
Unlike the effects of coffee, Earl Grey tea relaxes and soothes the body
almost instantly. It also has a stress relief effect whilst
simultaneously providing the same clarity and focus as coffee. This
makes it the perfect alternative for those who don’t want to get overly
wired from coffee.
9. Cold Relief
The bergamot found within Earl Grey is said to improve the immune system
as well as cure fevers. As such, it’s considered to be a natural cold
remedy.
10. It Keeps You Hydrated
And no, not just because you take it with water.
Unlike the dehydrating properties of coffee, tea helps you stay hydrated
and maintains the body’s fluid balance because of its high potassium
content.