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Tea, (Camellia sinensis) is grown in about
thirty countries and next to water, is the most widely
consumed beverage in theworld. Based on the type of the
processing, three tea types can be identified as Green,
Black and Oolong tea. Drinking tea has beenconsidered a
health-promoting habit since ancient times. The modern
medicinal research isproviding a scientific basis for this
belief. Various studies have suggested the health
promoting effects of green and black tea is due to its
polyphenolic compounds mainly catechins. Unlike green
tea, health benefits of consuming black tea are not
extensively discussed. This review is mainly focused on the
health benefits of consuming green and black tea.
