Which Teas Are Healthiest?

You know that cup of tea is soothing, but is it worthy of superfood status? We boiled down the benefits.

- Anthea Levi

GREEN, BLACK— IT’S ALL GOOD!

Fun fact: Black, green, oolong, and white teas all come from the same plant (Camellia sinensis). It’s how they’re processed that sets them apart and gives them their distinctive flavors. Black is made from leaves that have fully oxidized; their chemical makeup changes when they’re wilted, bruised, and exposed to air (kind of like a cut apple that sits on the counter). Oolong is partially oxidized, while green is not oxidized. White is also not oxidized, and it’s made from young leaves or buds.