Does herbal tea have the same antioxidants as green or black tea?

Question

By herbal I mean non caffinated - chamomile etc. It's not made from the tea leaves as such so does it have the same beneficial properties?

Answer 1

Not usually. Green tea and black tea (the "true" teas) contain. among other components, polyphenols, which are powerful anti-oxidants.

Herbal "teas" or infusions contain extractives from whatever plant was used to make them. Most of those plants do not contain polyphenol derivatives in any abundance (but may have other, less well-studied anti-oxidants depending on the plant).

If you want to get the maximum anti-oxidant benefit from real tea you should take it without milk, as the proteins in milk complex the tea's anti-oxidants and reduce their ability to be ansorbed by the body.

There continues to be a debate about whether green tea or black tea is more beneficial. In the lab, they both contain roughly the same amount of anti-oxidants. But black tea, which is roasted, may convert the polypenols into longer chain forms which have a tougher time passing into the bloodstream.

Another debate is whether decaffeinated contains the same levels of effective anti-oxidants.

White tea, which is just appearing in popular brands, is said to be esoecially rich in anti-oxidants.

Answer 2

Does Black Tea Have Antioxidants

Answer 3

Black, green and red teas derive their leaves from a warm-weather evergreen tree known as Camellia sinensis. The leaves from this tree contains polyphenols. Herbal tea is not derived from this leaf and so does not have this particular health-promoting properties. Indeed, most herbal teas in the market are NOT tea at all. They are only infusions made with herbs, flowers, roots, spices or other parts of some plants. The proper term for this type of beverage is "tisane". Therefore, read the labels properly. Although tisane does not contain as much polyphenols, it does promote other various health qualities such as relaxation and calming effects.
another plus about herbal tea is that you can even use your own spices to make tea you dont have to go to the store and buy fancy tea bags i love making cinnamon tea or all spice tea!!!
and remember guys NO sugar in your tea INSTEAD put honey in the tea honey is better for you and your body digest it better/ faster!!!

Answer 4

I've had multiple seminary teachers tell me that if I read "tea" on the label, I should steer clear. I've never really liked tea myself, so I haven't put it into practice too often. But they did show me that some types of tea actually have TEA in them, and others are just herbs. It is my understanding that green tea has actual TEA in it. If you read the ingredients, and it says "tea," that's how you know. I do know that my friend who was getting ready to go on his mission was asked to stop drinking green tea before he left. I hope this helps at least a little. I did want to say that I think it's great that you're wondering. Seriously, just pray about it, and maybe ask a leader in the ward near you, and find out for yourself.

Answer 5

Well... yeah. Herbal tea is exactly that: remedies that have been around since the year dot.
The search for antioxidants is as troubling as the search for Omega-3... does fish-oil replace tea?
Personally, as an ex-Brit - ferget yer chamomile - go for a hollyhock or dandilion/burdock tisane.
Ahhh... infusion

Answer 6

Herbal teas do not contain the anti-oxidants present in black, green and white teas. They may or may not have other health benefits, depending on the herb.

Answer 7

no, not the antioxidants. this is not to say that herbal tea is not good for you. they often have specific benefits that are related to the herb that is used in them.

chamomile is good for the stomach and calming a person
cinnamon is good for circulation and menstrual cramps
dandelion for the liver
ginger for circulation and the flu
raspberry for diarrhea, or for antioxidants
st johns wart for anxiety and depression
thyme for the immune system and as an antiseptic.

Answer 8

maybe not antioxidants but each herbal tea usually has a health benefit...........chamolie is for relaxing
peppermint is for energy as is lemon
dandelion is good for thje liver
there is a website on this i found yesterday, most herbs can be used there can be used as tea

http://www.health-care-information.org/alternative-medicine/herbal-medicine/index.htm

Answer 9

No, green tea is best, without milk! Sweeteners optional.

Answer 10

no it has more than black and green but it does share some of the same