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Can Tea Promote a Healthy Body Weight? | Heavenly Tea Leaves Blog

Can Tea Promote a Healthy Body Weight?

 A healthy body weight, along with overall wellness, is perhaps what people of all ages today are in search of most. With all the advances in science, technology and our understanding of health and aesthetics, it is widely acknowledged that there is still no shortcut for keeping your body healthy other than to exercise and consume wholesome and nutritious food and beverages.


Whether you’re in your golden years or a proud member of Gen-Z, you can be certain that high-quality loose leaf tea would be a wise contribution to your diet, both for overall health as well as for weight management. Having a healthy weight is not only about feeling good and encouraging a positive self-image; it’s also about reducing your risk of issues down the road. Per Harvard University’s Chan School of Public Health, “Maintaining a healthy weight can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and many different cancers. . . Your weight, waist size, and the amount of weight gained since your mid-20s can have health implications. These factors may strongly influence your chances of developing the following diseases and conditions:heart attack, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, gallstones, asthma, cataracts, infertility, snoring, sleep apnea.”


Jessica Day of The Miami Herald lauded green tea as the category leader when it comes to weight loss, but also named other unexpected ones that complement a healthy lifestyle: “The perfect tea for weight loss is green tea because it contains a compound called catechins, which have been shown to help burn fat and boost metabolism. Other teas that may be beneficial for weight loss include oolong, pu-erh, white, and rooibos.” 


Going with green tea is always a sure bet when it comes to weight maintenance (and most other things). Our Pure Green blend is the most straightforward of the bunch, while Ginger Lemon Green has an extra kick and contains ingredients like organic ginger root and lemongrass, delivering a punch of antioxidants, anti-bloating properties and perhaps even a boost to the metabolism.


If you’re not a fan of green tea, pu’er is just as good of an option. It has an assertive woody-yet-floral flavor that isn’t often found in other types. Pu’er tea is among the more mysterious varieties in the West, but it’s also an amazing secret weapon. This fermented variety helps with digestion, metabolic rate, bloating and even acid reduction in the gut (we’ve got the full list of benefits, plus more, here). Try our Tuo Cha, which contains both antioxidants and must-have probiotics, or brew a lighter-bodied cup by preparing the unique Sheng Tea Cake.


You might wonder what role caffeine plays in all of this. The central nervous system stimulant has a reputation as an appetite suppressant, but might not actually be as helpful in the overall scheme of weight loss. “Look for a tea that is low in caffeine, as excess caffeine can cause jitters, insomnia, and other unwanted side effects when trying to lose weight. Lower levels of caffeine can still provide you with energy while reducing some of the potential side effects. If you are sensitive to caffeine, look for a decaffeinated option that still has beneficial weight loss properties.” Day warns about the dangers of over-caffeination, pointing to green tea once again as a beverage with the just-right amount for most people, assuming it isn’t over-consumed (maximum four cups daily): “Ensuring that you drink the proper amount of green tea every day can help make sure you don’t get too much caffeine in your diet, which can be detrimental to health if consumed in large amounts.”


For those not in favor of caffeine at all, you might consider Hibiscus tea, popular on ice in South America. And for those who are totally in favor of caffeine but like to stay true to the classics, black teas like English Breakfast provide deep flavor and satisfaction along with the weight loss kickstart thanks to the production of “good bacteria” in the microbiome (but easy on the milk). 


While tea is meant to be enjoyed and savored, it also serves as a powerful tool. If you’re already using diet and exercise to your advantage, a few cups of freshly brewed tea might just fill the gap when it comes to achieving the best body weight for you. To wave goodbye to unwanted weight or say hello to healthily restored weight, prepare and consume the right teas as fuel and medicine and watch the proverbial magic happen. 

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