Top 3 Key Benefits of Tea

1. Antioxidants, Vitamins + Minerals

All teas (black, green, oolong, pu-erh, and white) contain powerful phyto-nutrients which are completely unique to the tea plant. Tea is an easily absorbed source of essential vitamins and minerals. As well, antioxidants are abundant in the tea leaf in the form of polyphenols. Incredible findings show tea can both prevent and treat a myriad of health conditions. Some of the most well-known benefits of tea include anti-cancer, anti-aging, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory properties.

2. L-Theanine: What truly sets the tea plant apart!

All traditional teas naturally contain caffeine however, unlike other caffeine-containing plants, tea is balanced by a unique amino-acid that increases relaxation called L-theanine. The tea plant is the only plant known to contain L-theanine! When working together, caffeine + L-theanine produce a gently sustained ‘relaxed alertness’ which can improve focus, reduce stress and anxiety, and uplift mood. Some studies have even found L-theanine to be immune boosting and improve sleep.

3. Mental Health & Tea Meditation

We all know the value in pausing for a 'breather' to help our interconnected mental and physical well-being. Drinking loose tea offers a simple way to incorporate mindfulness into the everyday. By drawing upon ancient origin stories of tea as a sort of moving meditation to engage the senses and open the heart, we can find more moments of comfort, presence, and peace.

No matter what type of tea, there are medicinal qualities to be found. However, as is true for all plant medicines higher quality, organically grown, as close to whole plant as possible, well stored, and fresher teas will contain more medicinal properties.

At Westholme, no artificial flavours or "natural" flavour enhancers are ever added to our teas, blends or otherwise. We believe in highlighting the unique personality of each individual tea and herb, with our focus always on quality and taste. We are passionate about producing great blends that naturally combine into a delightful cup.

Discover your favourite pure, loose leaf, organic Westholme tea!