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Black tea is made from the leaves of a bush called Camellia sinensis. Most black teas have caffeine in them as well as other stimulants and antioxidants. Other benefits include alertness and energy, antioxidants including polyphenols and catechins, possible anti-cancer effects, heart health, Improved metabolism and gut health.

White tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant just like black and green tea but white tea leaves are picked just before they are fully open, when they’re covered in fine white hairs, hence the name, White tea. It's the different processing methods that give them their flavors and aromas. White tea is the least processed of the three, so it has a high amount of antioxidants. White tea may help reduce the risk of heart disease, combat skin aging and even help with weight loss.

Fun fact: Green tea was used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to control bleeding, heal wounds, aid digestion, improve heart and mental health, and even regulate body temperature. More recent studies show green tea can potentially have positive effects on everything from weight loss to liver disorders, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.

This low variety tea, Oolong tea, represents only 2% of the world’s tea, but it’s well-worth the consumption. Oolong is a mix between a dark tea and a green. Giving you the benefits of both black and green tea. In addition to caffeine, oolong tea contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and beneficial tea polyphenol antioxidants.

True teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Tisanes however, come from a water-based infusion of herbs, spices, flowers and leaves. Herbal teas have lower concentrations of antioxidants than true teas: black, white, green and oolong. Their chemical composition vary depending on the plants you use. In addition to being delicious, some herbal teas have health-promoting properties. Herbal teas have been used as natural remedies for a variety of ailments, for many years.