do you receive the same health benefits from tea by one strong cup of tea or several cups brewed from one bag?

April 28, 2009 | By antioxidant In AntiOxidant benefits |
antioxidant benefits
jymonster asked:


how are these antioxidants released into the water?
is there a saturation point where no more antioxidants can enter the water, making it preferable to brew a larger pot with one bag rather than just one cup?
what percentage of advertised antioxidants actually enter a cup of tea?

 

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2 Comments so far

  1. sexyman3 on April 28th, 2009

    what are you talking about

  2. maravichi on May 2nd, 2009

    just like anything else the more diluted the less effect

    here is a guideline for tea brewing:

    Good quality water and proper brewing time are essential for a flavorful cup of tea.

    * Start with a preheated pot or cup (simply fill your teapot or cup with very hot water and let it stand for a moment).
    * Use fresh cold water. In areas with poor tap water, use bottled or filtered water. Never use water from the hot water tap. Let the tap water run for a few seconds until it is quite cold; this ensures that the water is aerated (full of oxygen) to release the full flavor of the tea leaves.
    * Bring water to a rolling boil. Don’t let it boil too long, as it will boil away the flavor releasing oxygen and result in a flat tasting cup of tea. Pour boiling water on tea leaves or tea bag.
    * Brew 3 to 5 minutes (for green teas, water should be a bit cooler and only steep for one to three minutes).

    Green tea has a high content of vitamins and minerals. It contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in amounts comparable to a lemon. Green tea also contains several B vitamins which are water soluble and quickly released into a cup of tea. Five cups of green tea a day will provide 5-10% of the daily requirement of riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. The same five cups of green tea also provide approximately 5% of the daily requirement of magnesium, 25% of potassium, and 45% of the requirement for manganese. Green tea is also high in fluoride. A cup of green tea provides approximately 0.1 mg of fluoride, which is higher than in fluorinated water. Scientific studies have shown strong evidence that green tea may help reduce the risk of strokes and heart disease, and may also prevent some cancers.

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