Could your daily cup of tea help heart health? A large prospective study found that unsweetened tea consumption was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease over an average follow-up of 11 years. More research is needed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4237… #HeartHealth #Tea

Tea and healthy ageing are increasingly being studied together. Research exploring tea's natural polyphenols, cardiovascular health and inflammation is adding to our understanding of how this everyday drink may help reinforce wellbeing over time. More research is needed. doi.org/10.4236/fns.2026.172… #HealthyAgeing #Tea

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 18 studies involving more than 48,000 people found that tea drinking was associated with better bone mineral density and 59% lower odds of osteoporosis after menopause. More research is needed. doi.org/10.1007/s11657-025-0… #WomensHealth #Tea

Emerging research has also studied black tea and inflammatory responses. A 2026 narrative review found promising evidence for tea's effects on inflammatory markers, particularly in people with higher baseline inflammation. More research is needed. doi.org/10.4236/fns.2026.172… #Inflammation #Tea

Tea is much more than a refreshing drink. Black tea naturally contains polyphenols, including theaflavins, which are being studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and potential contribution to long-term health. More research is needed. doi.org/10.4236/fns.2026.172… #Polyphenols #Tea

A new study involving more than 167,000 UK adults found that drinking unsweetened tea was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Another encouraging finding for a much-loved daily drink. More research is needed. doi.org/10.1007/s00394-026-0… #HeartHealth #Tea

A simple way to increase your flavan-3-ol intake, which may be beneficial for your heart, is to drink around four cups of tea a day. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article… More research is needed #Tea

A new study suggests that regular black tea (with or without milk) may help relieve conditions linked to long-term inflammation. 10.4236/fns.2026.172013 More research is needed #Tea

Our research showed that only half of the women (51%) surveyed said they’d given serious thought to their bone health - but daily tea consumption could be a simple, accessible dietary strategy to support postmenopausal bone health. doi.org/10.1007/s11657-025-0… More research is needed #Tea

Research published in Frontiers in Nutrition highlights the reasons for tea’s heart benefits - its rich polyphenol content and emphasises the clear benefits of daily tea drinking to keep our hearts in tip top condition frontiersin.org/journals/nut… #Tea

A new systematic review and meta-analysis has found that tea consumption supports better bone health in women who’ve been through menopause - with almost 60% reduced risk of osteoporosis risk after menopause. doi.org/10.1007/s11657-025-0… More research is needed #Tea

There is the a growing body of evidence in favour of drinking tea for heart health, such as a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition which highlights tea’s rich polyphenol content and notes the clear benefits of daily tea drinking to keep our hearts in tip top condition. frontiersin.org/journals/nut… More research is needed #Tea

A study of 84,000+ people in Korea found that those following a high-protein diet alongside a few cups of green tea had lower risks of stroke and heart attack – particularly women. More research is needed #Tea

A new study on the role of tea in managing cardiovascular risk factors: potential benefits, mechanisms, and interventional strategies adds to a large body of existing research highlighting the beneficial effects of tea for cholesterol levels, blood pressure, inflammation and blood clotting. frontiersin.org/journals/nut… More research is needed #Tea

Today is World Heart Day and a good old cup of tea could help your heart health, thanks to a group of bioactive compounds found in tea called flavan-3-ols. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/article… More research is needed #WorldHealthDay #Tea

Black tea contains the amino acid L-theanine. This has been found to block oxidative damage caused by inflammatory reactions and protect against damage to the lining cells of organs like the digestive tract and airway. scirp.org/journal/paperinfor… More research is needed #Tea

Our research shows that only 16% of Brits linked drinking tea with heart health, while 17% said a cuppa was good for lowering blood pressure - with others missing a trick when it comes to this easy way to take care of their heart. More research is needed #Tea

Did you know black tea's potential anti-inflammatory activity appears to stem from its rich profile of naturally occurring bioactive compounds. These include polyphenols like flavan-3-ols, theaflavins, thearubigins, catechins and quercetin – plant chemicals that can interact with the body’s immune and inflammatory pathways. scirp.org/journal/paperinfor… More research is needed #Tea

Our research showed that a third correctly identified that polyphenols may help to protect against strokes and heart disease. But that still leaves a sizeable section of the British public who are none the wiser about the importance of getting around 3-4 of cups of tea every day. More research is needed #Tea

Our new study, Black Tea and Systemic Inflammation: A Narrative Review of Inflammatory Markers and Their Role in Disease Modulation is available to read here: scirp.org/journal/paperinfor… #Tea