Freshly Brewed Tea Delivers Health Wins, Bottled Versions Fall Short

A major review links tea, especially green tea, to protection against cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, certain cancers, cognitive decline, and age-related muscle loss, with the strongest benefits seen from freshly brewed tea. However, bottled and bubble teas often add sugars and additives that can diminish these effects, and some products may carry contaminants, highlighting moderation and choosing traditional brewing while more research is needed on other tea types and long-term impacts.