Those who find decaffeinated coffee lacking, may refer to tea for its naturally reduced caffeine content. Like coffee, it too is a natural diuretic. Studies have shown that estrogen-like compounds in tea has increased bone mass by five percent in tea drinkers, thereby reducing fracture risk by ten to twenty percent. The comforting qualities of tea is no old wives tale either. A natural bioflavonoid found in green tea has been found to significantly increase endorphin levels, which in turn, reduce pain and anxiety.
Black tea is no slouch either.
There is evidence that it has greatly reduced the incidence of cancers of the digestive tract, lungs, urinary tract, and skin among regular tea drinkers. White teas, which are very rare and derived from the buds of the tea plant and are produced almost entirely in China. This variety is known for protecting DNA, which in essence, fights cancer. Tea is also a natural source of fluoride, which everyone knows is a preventative for tooth decay and gum disease. Each cup of tea can provide 0.1 mg, which is far more than fluorinated tap water.