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Is Green the New Black?
A recent survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation reveals that Americans overwhelmingly associate health benefits with green tea and overlook the health benefits of regular, black tea. Seventy one percent identify hot green tea as a good source of antioxidants, while only 34% of respondents view regular hot tea as a good source of antioxidants. In fact, regular (black) and green tea have virtually the same amount of antioxidants.
?This survey reveals that Americans do not realize that the health benefits of tea extend well beyond hot, green teas,? said Patricia Zenobi, Unilever Marketing Director, Lipton US. ?LiptonŽ black and green, hot and iced teas all come from the tea leaf, and contain the naturally protective benefits of antioxidants.?
The health benefits gained from drinking black and green tea are comparable, both helping to promote health and well-being.
?The decision to drink black or green tea,? said Zenobi, ?is simply a matter of taste. In fact many people prefer the taste of black tea. Now they can be assured that they also get the health benefits when drinking their favorite cup of tea.?
Black and green teas naturally contain protective antioxidants called flavonoids.* Flavonoid antioxidants are absorbed into the body after drinking tea, raising the antioxidant levels to protect the body from free radicals. Scientists believe that oxidative damage can contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as heart disease.
*Drinking tea is not a substitute for fruits and vegetables
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