What Is In Purple Tea?

Purple tea, like all other tea originates from the Camellia Sinensis plant. The same plant that we get our familiar black and green tea from. The purple appearance of the tea is caused by a unique genetic mutation which produces anthocyanin, the same powerful anti-oxidant found in blueberries.

Like all teas, Purple tea originates from the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant from which we get our familiar black and green tea. The purple color is the result of a unique genetic mutation in the tea plant which stimulates the production of anthocyanin, resulting in purple colored leaves.

Purple tea is a relatively new type of tea that is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Purple tea gets its name from the purple hue of the leaves. It is grown in high-altitude areas of Kenya, Ethiopia, and India.

Purple tea, like all other tea, originates from the Camellia sinensis plant. Purple tea is a cultivar, which is a plant variety produced in cultivation by selective breeding. This allows for unique colors, flavors, and health benefits. Where Ya From?

So far, numerous studies have tied these organic compounds to the following health benefits (5):

• An enhanced and regulated metabolism. This is crucial mainly for weight loss because you burn more calories when you have a higher metabolism.
• Reduced risk of chronic diseases.
• Better weight management.
• Better overall health.

Method of Preparation For Purple Tea

• Boil water on a stove and in a cup of water add approximately 2-3 teaspoons of dried purple tea leaves.
• Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
• For a stronger concoction, you can let it boil for 10 minutes.
• Leaving it on the stove will not turn it bitter like other teas.
• You can enjoy it hot, or for a cold breezy drink, you can add crushed ice to it.

What is the Best Tea in the World?

1. Herbal Tea. Although these aren’t technically teas, but caffeine free herbal infusions, they’re too good to miss off our list.
2. Green Tea. Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis bush like black tea.
3. White Tea.
4. Matcha Tea.
5. Pu’erh Tea.
6. Oolong Tea.
7. Black Tea.

What Is Caffeine?

• Yerba Mate – 85mg per cup
• Silver Needle White Tea – 75mg per cup
• Matcha – 70mg per cup
• Black Tea – 48mg per cup
• Green Tea – 40 mg per cup
• And coffee, with about 100mg, give or take.