How Powerful are Tea Polyphenols? It’s Not as Simple as You Think! – ChinaTeaGuru: Exploring Chinese Tea Culture and Kung Fu Tea – Tea Art, Tea Ceremony, Tea Knowledge

Chinese people love to drink tea, not only for its refreshing taste but also as a healthy lifestyle habit developed over the years. But do you know which component in tea benefits both body and mind? Today, let's talk about the treasure of tea leaves – tea polyphenols.What are Tea Polyphenols?Chinese Name: Tea PolyphenolsDefinition: The general term for polyphenolic substances in teaIncludes: Flavanols, anthocyanins, flavones, flavonols, and phenolic acids, etc.Key Component: Flavanols (catechins), accounting for approximately 70% of total polyphenol contentFeatures: One of the main components that form the color, aroma, and taste of tea, and one of the key health-beneficial components in tea.How Much Do You Know About the Content of Tea Polyphenols?The content of tea polyphenols is not the same across all types of tea. The deeper the fermentation degree of tea leaves, the more polyphenols are converted into other substances, thus reducing the content of tea polyphenols.Green Tea, whic...