Why You Should be Drinking Tea Everyday   [caption id="attachment_6219" align="alignleft" width="122"] Organic Green Tea with Citrus & Ginkgo[/caption] Studies show that tea is an extremely healthy drink with too many benefits to squeeze in to just one post, but we’re going to try and check out some of the top reasons you should be drinking tea every day.   Not only is tea just fun to drink – especially new and exotic types of tea – tea contains high amounts of flavonoids which scientists think have antioxidant qualities. The healthy qualities of tea can positively affect your heart, your mind, and studies show drinking tea everyday can even prevent certain cancers.   Tea is Heart Healthy. [caption id="attachment_6239" align="alignright" width="150"] Japanese Cherry Tea[/caption]   Population studies reveal that those who enjoy at least three cups of black tea reduce their chances of having a stroke and heart disease.   Tea Reduces Cancer Risks.   People who drink 1.5 cups of tea per day have 70% reduction in colon cancer risk! Tea can also reduce your chances of a type of skin cancer.   Drink tea for brain health.   L-theanine has been proven to directly improve areas of the brain responsible for problem solving and attention. Antioxidants in tea are also possibly able to protect against free-radicals that can affect brain health.   Tea can give you stronger bones.   There is a link between those who drink tea regularly and those who have a higher bone density than their peers. The link also includes higher muscle mass and another bone-building marker – all of which lower chances of developing osteoporosis.   [caption id="attachment_6236" align="alignleft" width="150"] Blue Jasmine Tea[/caption] There are many more benefits to enjoying a daily cup (or glass) of tea. To read more about the amazing benefits, check out this tea fact sheet.   Click on any of our delicious teas pictured here to try our new fantastic flavors. And you’re going to want to remember these when it’s time to get a special gift box for that important person -- but don’t forget to treat yourself, too!