Black Tea Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Black tea consumption is consistently linked to a lower risk of coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular events, with meta-analyses showing that drinking up to four cups daily may be protective .
The health benefits of black tea are largely attributed to theaflavins (polyphenols formed during the fermentation of tea leaves), which may help maintain cardiovascular and metabolic health .
Regular, moderate consumption of 1.5 to 2 cups per day is associated with lower risks of all-cause mortality, though drinking excessive amounts (more than 4–6 cups daily) may potentially increase certain cardiovascular risks .
While black tea contains flavonoids with antioxidant properties, its effect on cholesterol is unclear; some meta-analyses show a reduction in LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, while others found no significant impact on blood lipid levels .

Interesting fact

All black tea originates from the same plant as green tea, Camellia sinensis, but gains its characteristic dark color and complex flavor through a process of complete oxidation known as 'fermentation' in the tea industry.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Water

kcal per 100g

Carbs0.30g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.00g

Monounsat0.00g

Saturated0.00g

Seasonality

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Tea has a relatively low carbon footprint per cup, though water heating and land use in specific regions are primary factors.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Airtight Container

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and flavor loss.

Away From Direct Sunlight

1–2 years

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Tea - The Nutrition Source

[1]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Association between tea consumption and prevention of coronary artery disease: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tea consumption and risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer mortality: a meta-analysis of thirty-eight prospective cohort data sets - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tea and Health: Studies in Humans - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Tea intake and cardiovascular disease: an umbrella review - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Dose-Response Relation between Tea Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population-Based Studies - PubMed

[6]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Green and black tea for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease - PMC

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Role of Herbal Teas in Regulating Cellular Homeostasis and Autophagy and Their Implications in Regulating Overall Health - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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