Tea is a drink enjoyed by people all around the world, and in many cultures, it is a near-daily staple. It’s important to understand both its beneficial effects and its side effects. Can you mix green and black tea? In this article, we’re going to take a look at what happens when you mix green tea and black tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these true teas come from the same part of the Camellia Sinensis plant. It is also the same tea plant that is used to produce white tea, oolong tea, and more. Hence, they are related in many ways. Both have caffeine in them, although green tea contains about half as much as black tea does. And both have antioxidant properties that may help fight cancer, and heart disease and promote weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Due to different manufacturing processes, the leaves of the plant are made into different loose leaf teas<\/a>. Both tea types have their own unique benefits. Black tea comes from the fermentation process of tea leaves, which means it contains higher levels of some compounds that can lead to better brain function and lower cholesterol levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also many health benefits of green tea (higher amount of flavonoids or group of protective antioxidants than in black tea), such as lower high blood pressure [1]<\/sup><\/a>https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/green-tea<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>