After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and its health effects can be wide-ranging. Tea, which is prepared by pouring hot water over the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, contains a class of natural chemicals called polyphenols. A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition states that tea polyphenols may help disrupt the development of several chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.1 Improved weight control, reduced blood pressure and heightened mental alertness are other possible health benefits of tea.

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