subject: Lipton Ice Tea, the fresh tasting healthy alternative [print this page] Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine DavisSir Thomas Lipton journeyed to Ceylon in 1890, a country noted for tea leaves, and after some experimentation with various tea crops, he developed Lipton Teas, a blend that he introduced to the market in Scotland. As a result of his grocery business expanding into Britain, Lipton teas was one of the most popular by the close of the 19th century in the UK. Now Lipton Tea is recognized the whole world over and has become a beverage empire that also runs the Lipton Institute of Tea. The institute dedicates its time to the study of tea and its many health benefits.Mind body benefits: stay alert.There really is a lot more to Lipton Ice Tea than just refreshment. Studies performed on regular consumption of tea shows that it has the ability to revive you by improving mental alertness and reducing fatigue. Whilst some may assume this is due to the caffeine content in tea, there is also proof that other compounds and factors in tea greatly contribute. Theanine occurs in the plant Camellia sinensis which is where tea comes from, this is a major amino acid that is found in green, black and oolong tea. The predominant form of this amino acid is L-theanine, this stimulates alpa-brainwaves and helps you relax your mind from racing in times of stress and assists you with focusing.How's your immunity and body image?Nearly everyone knows that tea contains antioxidants that can guard against 'free radicals', these antioxidants found in tea are called flavonoids. These antioxidants have the potential to control inflammations and improve resistance to infections, offering a more stable balance of bacteria in the gut and kill the bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. But wait, there's more. Studies have shown that the flavanoids in tea result in significant loss in total body fat and weight reduction, what more could you ask for? Theanine, the amino acid that can help with mental fatigue, is also known to activate specific cells involved with protection, therefore reducing the risk of bacterial and viral infections.There is so much more that tea has to offer and there is no doubt that drinking Lipton Ice Tea can be beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing. Not only that, it tastes good too. With flavours ranging from Peach, Lemon and Mango to Green Citrus and Light Lemon Green it would be hard not to find a flavour that makes your taste buds happy and does your body a favour too.
Lipton Ice Tea, the fresh tasting healthy alternative
