Find out why cold, slow-brewed tea is the way to get the most flavor and nutrients out of your tea. Plus, one brand to try.
When top functional medicine doctor Mark Hyman, MD, was asked which beverage was best linked to living a long, healthy life (besides, you know, regular H20), he answered with something virtually everyone already has in their kitchen. Nope, not coffee. Not wine either. It’s tea.
“Tea is a super beverage that contains potent phenolic compounds that fight cancer and protect our cardiovascular system,” Dr. Hyman shared. As long as you aren’t loading your tea with sugar, you’re directly benefiting from its high polyphenol content and sipping a drink linked to longevity. But there is a way to ensure you’re getting the absolute maximum health benefits from the inflammation-fighting herbs in your tea. The secret? Slow-brewing it with cold water…
