Tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries. It is also a good source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that may help to lower blood pressure.
Here are some of the best teas to drink to lower blood pressure:
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is a bright red tea that is made from the dried flowers of the hibiscus plant. It has a tart and slightly sweet flavor.
Hibiscus tea has been shown to lower blood pressure in both humans and animals. One study found that drinking hibiscus tea for two weeks lowered systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by an average of 7.2 mmHg. Another study found that hibiscus tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than black tea.
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most popular types of tea in the world. It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and has a slightly grassy flavor.
Green tea is a good source of catechins, which are compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Catechins have been shown to lower blood pressure in humans.
One study found that drinking green tea for 12 weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg. Another study found that green tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than black tea.
Black Tea
Black tea is the most oxidized type of tea and has a strong flavor. It is also a good source of catechins.
One study found that drinking black tea for six weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 3.7 mmHg. Another study found that black tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than green tea.
Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized type of tea that falls between green tea and black tea in terms of flavor and oxidation.
Oolong tea has been shown to lower blood pressure in both humans and animals. One study found that drinking oolong tea for four weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4.4 mmHg. Another study found that oolong tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than green tea or black tea.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is a calming tea that is made from the dried flowers of the chamomile plant. It has a slightly sweet and floral flavor.
Chammomile tea may help to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. One study found that drinking chamomile tea for eight weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 3.1 mmHg. Another study found that chamomile tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than black tea.
Hawthorn Tea
Hawthorn tea is a traditional herbal tea that is made from the berries, leaves, and flowers of the hawthorn plant. It has a slightly sweet and tart flavor.
Hawthorn tea has been shown to lower blood pressure in both humans and animals. One study found that drinking hawthorn tea for 12 weeks lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 3.2 mmHg. Another study found that hawthorn tea was more effective at lowering blood pressure than black tea.
How to Make Tea for Lower Blood Pressure
To make tea for lower blood pressure, simply steep the tea leaves or flowers in hot water for a few minutes. The amount of time you steep the tea will depend on the type of tea you are using. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package.
You can drink tea plain or with a little bit of honey or lemon. It is important to avoid adding sugar to your tea, as sugar can raise blood pressure.
Conclusion
Tea is a delicious and healthy beverage that may help to lower blood pressure. If you are looking for a way to lower your blood pressure, try drinking one of the teas listed above.
