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There’s a Tea for That: Varieties of Tea and their Benefits

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BU chapter.

College is a stressful time, but we can’t let our busy schedules get in the way of our health. A hot cup of tea is one of the best and easiest ways to help our bodies. There are endless benefits to drinking tea, and the best part is that there is tea for just about everything you could think of. If you’re not a tea drinker yet, here are a few recommendations to try!

1.     Passionflower Tea

Relieves high anxiety, so it’s perfect to drink before bed to calm your mind.

2.     Oolong Tea

Assists with weight loss because it contains an antioxidant that boosts the metabolism.

3.     White Tea

The antioxidant in this tea assists with weight loss, as well as combats signs of aging (it’s never too early to start fighting against wrinkles!) Research also has found signs of this tea protecting against certain cancers.

4.     Black Tea

Fresh breath! These antioxidants stop plaque from clinging to teeth. Gross, I know, but it makes your breath smell great! It also may help to prevent diabetes.

5.     Ginger Tea

Stops headaches because it reduces brain inflammation in about the same amount of time for aspirin to work!

6.     Green Tea

If you had to choose one tea, this should be it. Green tea shows the best benefit for overall health, including its effectiveness in fighting cancer, and possible prevention of dementia.

7.     Nettle Tea

This tea acts as an antihistamine and can prevent allergy attacks and symptoms.

8.     Valerian Root Tea

If you have trouble sleeping, try out this one! It has natural compounds that have been used as a sedative and therefore may help you fall asleep faster.

9.     Safflower Tea

Heart Health! Drinking safflower tea once a day can decrease inflammation in your arteries and prevent heart disease.

Enjoy your teatime!

Summer is a Boston University graduate ('15) that received a BS in Journalism with a concentration in magazine journalism. Her interests include editorial design and lifestyle, fashion, and beauty content, as she aspires to be a fashion magazine writer and editor. She is currently a fashion and beauty writer for Bustle.com and previously served as a Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Boston University. Summer likes to think of herself as a lipstick enthusiast and smoothie connoisseur, so when she isn't writing for Bustle, you could probably find her sipping on a strawberry-banana smoothie and planning her next purchases at Sephora. Follow Summer on Twitter @SummerArlexis