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Tired of Regular Green Tea? Try Gunpowder Tea

In today’s health-conscious world, you have probably heard how great green tea is. You might already know how healthy it is and how you should definitely check out its health benefits. But have you heard of gunpowder green tea?

What is Gunpowder Tea?

gunpowder green tea leaves
gunpowder green tea leaves

Don’t worry– gunpowder green tea is not actually made from gunpowder. It comes from the same plant as black tea or classic green tea–Camellia Sinensis. Gunpowder Tea is made by rolling dried tea leaves in the form of pearls which resembles gunpowder. Gunpowder Tea is also named because of its nature of immediately expanding itself when dropped in hot water.

The name Gunpowder comes from the Chinese phrase “gang pao de”, meaning freshly brewed. Gunpowder tea was first created in Pingshui, Zhejiang Province, China, during the Tang Dynasty’s rule, more than 1000 years ago. This tea is one of the oldest teas in the world. Apart from being old, gunpowder tea is the most versatile green tea– you can have it with milk, add it to cocktails, or cold-brew it. It’s great for blending as well.

So, let’s delve deeper into the health benefits of gunpowder green tea. Several studies prove that gunpowder green tea has a plethora of health benefits for us.

Gunpowder Green Tea for Weight Management

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages for most health-conscious people out there, and it deserves all the attention it gets. Among the abundance of health benefits that it offers, weight management has to be the most prominent one. 

A review of studies shows that green tea demonstrates anti-obesity properties due to the presence of polyphenols that affect major factors such as cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol that are directly affected by its consumption. 

Gunpowder Green Tea Reduces the Risk of Stroke

Research suggests that consumption of green tea may lower blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of stroke in the future.

Another study suggested that drinking green tea daily might reduce the risk of stroke by about twenty per cent. Poor health choices always lead to our downfall, and hence, green tea just might act as insurance against stroke for such people.

Gunpowder Green Tea is Antibacterial and Antiviral

While doing research specifically on gunpowder green tea, researchers found something surprising. Gunpowder green tea displayed antibacterial properties on something called the paper disk diffusion test. 
Gunpowder green tea is also indicated to help prevent infections by the Tobacco mosaic virus and Cucumber mosaic virus. It also prevented the growth of bacterial pathogens which infect citrus and tomato, namely Xanthomonas campestris pv. citri and pv. vesicatoria, and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato.

It May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest and most uncertain diseases that may or may not be cured if contracted. Therefore, prevention being our only option, we must incorporate healthier life choices that start with our food.

Scientists suggest green tea to be anticarcinogenic in nature. The consumption of green tea may prove to be helpful in the prevention of many types of cancer, including lung, colon, oesophagus, mouth, stomach, small intestine, kidney, pancreas, and mammary glands.

Gunpowder Green Tea May Prevent Neuronal Damage

Ageing is something we cannot stop, and it often leads to effects that include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. These cannot be cured, but they can be prevented.

Studies show that green tea is neuroprotective in nature, and green tea polyphenols may significantly help in reducing the risk of these neurological diseases. 

So if you start drinking green tea in your youth, you will never regret it in your old age!

Gunpowder Green Tea May Prevent Heart Disease

Green tea is of the drinks that are actually good for your heart. In the long run, it prevents most of the damage to your cardiovascular health from the inside. 

Since green tea may lower our body’s blood pressure, studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Although it should be noted that heart patients are not recommended to overconsume green tea.

Gunpowder Green Tea May Help Maintain Blood Pressure

As discussed before, research has indicated that regular consumption of green tea may help in lowering the blood pressure of your body. Green tea may significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, making it a perfect beverage for those who have hypertension. This soothing refreshment can help drastically when consumed daily.

Gunpowder Green Tea is Anti-Diabetic as well

A review of studies has demonstrated that green tea has a direct effect on our blood glucose levels and might help in significantly reducing them.

This property of green tea can result in an anti-diabetic effect, as lowering blood glucose levels can mean better diabetic health for most diabetes patients. Hyperglycemia is a serious issue and any preventive steps that can be taken are really helpful.

Old, Versatile, and Healthy

When I say versatile, I mean it. Gunpowder green tea can be used in cocktails, iced teas, or milk-based brews. But, along with that, gunpowder green tea has been part of many traditional drinks as well. Be it the Noon Chai from Kashmir, or the Moroccan Mint from Morocco, this rolled beauty is part of all of them. 

Carefully selected, the gunpowder tea leaves are a must-have to compliment your invincible nature. If you are a tea enthusiast or a tea connoisseur, or someone who is stepping into the world of teas to make healthier choices, Ono Teas have got you. With the peppery notes, copper aftertaste, grassy overtones, bitterish nutty, or even bread-like notes, the flavour of the Gunpowder Tea is unforgettable.

Wanna Try It Out?

You can! Just order a pack of Gun Powder Tea from our site and you can have it at your doorstep. You can now enjoy the earthy and smoky aroma anytime and anywhere. If you want to try with a small quantity first, you can order the trial pack, or you can take that leap of faith and order the 30-day pack directly.

If you prefer caffeine-free herbal teas, check out Tulsi Sweet Lemon. I’m sure you would love to find out the 7 Reasons To Try Rooibos Tea.

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Manage Weight and Much More with Moringa Green Tea

You may not have heard of this one. Stick around, and you might learn something new. Moringa oleifera, commonly called the Drumstick plant, has a lot of health benefits to offer. Moringa leaves have several bioactive plant compounds that make them very nutritious. When we combine this amazing plant with the people’s favourite green tea, we get Moringa Green tea, which has the goodness of both these amazing ingredients. 

What’s In It?

You’re here to find out about the benefits of Moringa Green. So why don’t we get right to it? Here’s a list of all the health benefits you get by consuming Moringa Green, one ingredient at a time.

Moringa Leaves

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Moringa May Reduce the Risk of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the entire world. It is better to prevent it when we have the chance. Moringa is said to have potential therapeutic effects to fight cancer. 

In a study conducted in 2011, Moringa oleifera displayed chemopreventive properties. A high dose of (6%) boiled Moringa oleifera caused tumour incidence and multiplicity to decrease. 

Due to the presence of compounds called niazimicin and glucomoringin, the inhibition of tumour cell proliferation was observed. The seed extract showed activity against several different cancer cell lines (lung, liver, colon, and neuroblastoma).

Moringa May Help Reduce Anxiety

Moringa oleifera has been used as a traditional medicine for a long time. Sources indicate that moringa oleifera could be used as a potential treatment for anxiety.

Authors from the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) suggest that fresh Moringa leaves in dried form are very suitable and beneficial for consumption.

Researchers from the Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences (AM&HS)  suggest that Moringa oleifera has anxiolytic properties. They speculate that this can be due to its modulating role on the above neurotransmitters or due to its antioxidant property. 

Another study, involving Swiss albino mice revealed that combined administration of MOE with low doses of fluoxetine, or other SSRI drugs seem to have promising potential in fighting anxiety.  

Moringa Helps Maintain Blood Pressure

As we get older, we must keep a check on things like blood pressure and sugar levels. Moringa may help in controlling blood pressure. 

Due to the presence of compounds named isothiocyanate and niaziminin, moringa may reduce the risk of hypertension, since these components help in stopping arteries from thickening. 

A study involving 10 males with hypertension revealed interesting results. The researchers gave 150 ml of Moringa oleifera leaf juice to the patients. They did this two times a day, for a period of 30 days. The researchers observed a drastic reduction in the systolic and diastolic blood pressures of the subjects. 

Moringa Helps Cure Sore Throat

According to the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Moringa has been used as a traditional medicine around the world for sore throats. Apart from all the other amazing benefits, moringa also offers benefits that span several disciplines such as botany, chemistry, and pharmacology.

In studies involving both living organisms and test-tube experiments, researchers have demonstrated the wound healing property of Moringa Olifeira. However, we need more research on this subject to open the direct application of this property. 

Moringa is Filled with Antioxidants

Antioxidants are essential to our bodies. They protect us from the damage caused due to free radicals. Free radicals can cause oxidative stress, which can result in chronic ailments like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers tested aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Moringa on markers of oxidative stress, its toxicity evaluation, and correlation with antioxidant properties in a study.

In fact, Moringa oleifera has shown antioxidant activity in both test-tube experiments and experiments on living organisms 

It also contains a powerful antioxidant called quercetin. It may help in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. 

Moringa is Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation is a protection mechanism of our body, which activates when we are injured. This process can be harmful if it does not stop for a long time. In tests done in test tubes and on living beings, Moringa has shown anti-inflammatory properties. 

A study done in 2010 indicated that the Moringa possessed anti-inflammatory properties against CCl4-induced liver damage and fibrosis. 

Similarly, research from the National Library of Medicine states that isothiocyanates are the prominent anti-inflammatory compounds in moringa seeds, leaves, and pods.

Moringa is also Anti-Diabetic

Hyperglycemia refers to increased levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood.

It is the main cause of diabetes, which can be a major problem if not prevented early. High blood sugar may also lead to other serious health problems, including heart disease.

Studies suggest that the anti-diabetic nature of moringa is considerably prominent. These leaves may lead to reduced blood sugar levels. 

Similarly, another small study on six people indicated that adding 50 grams of Moringa leaves to the diet decreased the rise in blood sugar levels by 21%. 

GREEN TEA LEAVES

Spoonful of green tea leaves for demonstration.
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Green Tea for Weight Management

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages for most health-conscious people out there, and it deserves all the attention it gets. Among the abundance of health benefits that it offers, weight management has to be the most prominent one. 

A review of studies shows that green tea demonstrates anti-obesity properties due to the presence of polyphenols. These polyphenols affect major factors such as cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. As you might know, these factors are the ones responsible for weight management.

Green Tea Reduces the Risk of Stroke

Research suggests that consumption of green tea may lower blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of stroke in the future.

Another study suggested that drinking green tea daily might reduce the risk of stroke by about twenty per cent. Poor health choices always lead to our downfall, and hence, green tea just might act as insurance against stroke for such people.

Green Tea May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest and most uncertain diseases that really difficult to cure. Therefore, prevention being our only option, we must incorporate healthier life choices that start with our food.

Scientists suggest green tea to be anticarcinogenic in nature. The consumption of green tea may prove to be helpful in the prevention of many types of cancer, including lung, colon, oesophagus, mouth, stomach, small intestine, kidney, pancreas, and mammary glands.

Green Tea May Prevent Neuronal Damage

Ageing is something we cannot stop, and it often leads to effects that include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. These diseases cannot be cured, but you can prevent them.

Studies show that green tea is neuroprotective in nature, and green tea polyphenols may significantly help in reducing the risk of these neurological diseases. 

So if you start drinking green tea in your youth, you will never regret it in your old age!

Green Tea May Prevent Heart Disease

Green tea is of the drinks that are actually good for your heart. In the long run, it prevents most of the damage to your cardiovascular health from the inside. 

Since green tea may lower our body’s blood pressure, studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Although it should be noted that heart patients are not recommended to overconsume green tea.

Green Tea May Help Maintain Blood Pressure

As discussed before, research has indicated that regular consumption of green tea may help in lowering the blood pressure of your body. Green tea may significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, making it a perfect beverage for those who have hypertension. This soothing refreshment can help drastically when consumed daily.

Green Tea is Anti-Diabetic as well

A review of studies has demonstrated that green tea has a direct effect on our blood glucose levels and might help in significantly reducing them.

This property of green tea can result in an anti-diabetic effect, as lowering blood glucose levels can mean better diabetic health for most diabetes patients. Hyperglycemia is a serious issue and any preventive steps that can be taken are really helpful.

Think Green, Think Moringa Green

What’s a great way to improve green tea? Adding moringa leaves to it! These ingredients are carefully selected to complement each other’s flavour, aroma and health benefits. With just a moderate amount of caffeine content, the dry aroma and woody taste of Moringa Green will energize you.

After reading all these benefits, you might want to try it out yourself. You can do so by ordering Moringa Green and getting it right at your doorstep. You can try a small pack for the first time, or take that leap of faith and buy the 30 Days Pack.

If you like herbal teas, you might like reading Chamomile Mint- Minty and Soothing. Another great read for herbal tea lovers is “Drink Away your Stress with Chamomile Lemongrass Tea“. If you want to try one of our traditional brews, try the Masala Tea.

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Tulsi Green Tea- Green Tea With a Twist

Moringa Mint Tea

Indians have used Tulsi (or Holy Basil) for a long time in history. Our entire medical history is evident for the amazing health benefits of this holistic herb. We have used it to treat ringworms, eye diseases, and even malaria. We have also used it for treating diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Tulsi contains essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, zinc and iron. One of the best ways to consume this herb is to brew tea. While we’re at it, why not add the world-famous healthy green tea leaves? That’s what Tulsi Green is all about.

Why Did We Use This Combo?

Why add green tea? You might ask. Green tea is often advertised as one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. In fact, there is a lot of scientific research to back this claim. Green tea has many benefits– lowering the risk of heart disease, weight management, and improved brain function, to name a few. The reason behind choosing this combination of ingredients is simple. Both of them offer a plethora of health benefits, they don’t contradict each other when combined, and they go well together. Ono Teas always makes sure to create brews that have great taste, aroma, and benefits. Before further ado, let’s see what Tulsi Green has to offer.

Tulsi Leaves (Holy Basil)

Tulsi- Holy Basil plant.
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Let’s welcome the “The Queen of Herbs”, the Tulsi leaves. These herbal leaves are called so profoundly because of the wonders they create in our human system. Tulsi leaves are considered one of the safest medicines in Ayurveda history. There are actually 4 types of Tulsi leaves. Three out of these four are used in the making of Tulsi Green.  Tulsi Green has Rama, Shyama and Vana Tulsi.

Rama Tulsi

Rama Tulsi Helps Improve Eyesight

According to research, Tulsi is loaded with vitamin A. As we all know, ‘A’ group of vitamins plays a major role in the maintenance of good retinal health (It’s good for your eyes!). 

Researchers suggest that vitamin A aids in the promotion of proper vision. Vitamin A is responsible for converting the pigment opsin to rhodopsin to give you that prophetic vision.

Studies show that the deficiency of vitamin A can lead to xerophthalmia (starting slowly from night blindness to the worse loss of vision), and just a cup of this tea a day may help you to see the world better.

 Rama Tulsi Aids Digestion

Are you someone who enjoys relishing amazing food yet is annoyed by the aftereffects of a bloated stomach? Say no more. According to a study, a cup of Rama Tulsi tea after a meal might help in relieving the bloating and an added benefit of initiating regular digestion. This scented tea helps in providing a calming effect and regulating bowel movements.

Rama Tulsi Improves Cardiac Health

The major culprits of poor heart health are excess cholesterol and an inadequate amount of minerals like calcium and magnesium in the human system. Heart diseases are the result of high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or more commonly known as bad cholesterol. The presence of calcium and minerals in Rama Tulsi can be used to curb the risk of cardiac disease. These minerals help in lowering bad cholesterol which might help with keeping your heart young and healthy.

Rama Tulsi is Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammations are silent murderers in causing pain.  Researchers who experimented on rats prove that Rama Tulsi shows anti-inflammatory properties.

In the tests, it reduced swelling, inhibited inflammation, and also aided in alleviating pain. The anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by this tea are associated with the properties of pain killers like aspirin and ibuprofen. 

The researchers concluded that Tulsi Tea shows the same properties as these pain killers. It is more gentle on the stomach lining and helps in the alleviation of stomach aches. 

Shyama Tulsi

Shyama Tulsi Helps Reduce Stress

Often worshipped in Indian households, spiritually and clinically, Tulsi carries a legacy for being known for exhibiting a lot for promoting good health. 

One such property is the adaptogenic property (relieves stress). After doing some studies, researchers found that the pharmacological property of this herb promotes homeostasis (stabilizing body function). Therefore, what better way to end a stressful workday than to indulge in this “elixir of life”?

Shyama Tulsi Leaves are Analgesic and Antipyretic 

Falling in love or falling ill are unpredictable events. Not sure about the former, but the latter has to be treated well; to lead a hail and a healthy life. We often stick to medicines or supplements that come along with the side effects. 

According to scientific research, the Shyama variant of Tulsi tested on animal models showed a significant reduction in body temperature. This happened due to the presence of bio-pharmacological compounds like eugenol– establishing antipyretic properties (deduction in acute fever).

Shyama Tulsi are Anti-depressant

At least at one point in time, do we not have that shadow in us that undermines us and keeps us caged in an anti-social bubble? The shadow that does not reflect positivity or worse nothing? We may call this shadow depression. 

Therefore, to distract ourselves, what haven’t we done? Joined Yoga to calm the mind and body, and then left Yoga. Because of having no time or maybe the postures were difficult. Well, as chaotic it might sound, there is still hope. 

According to a study, people who consumed 500 mg of holistic Tulsi tea every day witnessed less depression, stress, anxiety and envisioned much clearer thoughts and also sensed being more social. So don’t be hard on yourself if yoga is not your cup of tea. Consider Shyama tulsi tea.

  Shyama Tulsi is also Anti-Diabetic 

As per research, incorporating 250-500 mg of Shyama tulsi tea shows an anti-diabetic property. Glibenclamide is a medication generally given to patients having type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that the phytoconstituents present in Shyama tulsi tea shows similar effects to that of glibenclamide medication.  

Vana Tulsi

Vana Tulsi Can Act as a Memory Enhancer

Consuming Vana Tulsi tea every day may help keep your brain sharp as a knife. Or shall we say fewer chances of you forgetting your loved ones’ birthdays? Well, we can’t guarantee that, but Tulsi leaves may significantly boost your memory.

Studies reveal that when researchers fed Tulsi leaves (a.k.a Holy Basil) to mice at a dosage of 400 mg/kg of body weight, they improved their cognition.  

 Vana Tulsi Has Wound-Healing Capabilities

In a test on rats, researchers incorporated Vana Tulsi on an incisional wound model of rats. They found that Vana Tulsi exhibited wound healing properties because of its ability to raise vascular permeability (capacity of the blood cells to flow). Thus, inducing a healing effect on the rats.

 Vana Tulsi Is Anti-Bacterial

Do you remember the last time you fell ill? Probably because of some random food you had? Chances are that you might be infected by food-borne bacteria. 

Have you ever heard of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, or Salmonella typhimurium? Don’t worry, this is not a biology test. They are the names of the top pathogens that cause food-borne diseases. A study reports that Vana Tulsi inhibits the growth of all of these bacteria mentioned above.

Vana Tulsi May Boost Your Immune System

A properly functioning immune system is vital in protecting against viral, fungal, or respiratory infection. Therefore it is important to maintain your immune system. Tulsi might help you in this case.

In a study done on African Catfish, researchers observed enhanced performance of both antioxidant activity and immuno-activity when they administered Vana Tulsi concoction in the fish. The fish were on a 12-week diet and an increased daily performance of fish was noted.

Green Tea Leaves

Spoonful of green tea leaves for demonstration.
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You can’t make Tulsi Green without green tea leaves!

Green Tea for Weight Management

Green tea is one of the most popular beverages for most health-conscious people out there, and it deserves all the attention it gets. Among the abundance of health benefits that it offers, weight management has to be the most prominent one. 

A review of studies shows that green tea demonstrates anti-obesity properties due to the presence of polyphenols. These polyphenols affect major factors such as cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. As you might know, these factors are the ones responsible for weight management.

Green Tea Reduces the Risk of Stroke

Research suggests that consumption of green tea may lower blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of stroke in the future.

Another study suggested that drinking green tea daily might reduce the risk of stroke by about twenty per cent. Poor health choices always lead to our downfall, and hence, green tea just might act as insurance against stroke for such people.

Green Tea May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

Cancer is one of the deadliest and most uncertain diseases that really difficult to cure. Therefore, prevention being our only option, we must incorporate healthier life choices that start with our food.

Scientists suggest green tea to be anticarcinogenic in nature. The consumption of green tea may prove to be helpful in the prevention of many types of cancer, including lung, colon, oesophagus, mouth, stomach, small intestine, kidney, pancreas, and mammary glands.

Green Tea May Prevent Neuronal Damage

Ageing is something we cannot stop, and it often leads to effects that include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. These diseases cannot be cured, but you can prevent them.

Studies show that green tea is neuroprotective in nature, and green tea polyphenols may significantly help in reducing the risk of these neurological diseases. 

So if you start drinking green tea in your youth, you will never regret it in your old age!

Green Tea May Prevent Heart Disease

Green tea is of the drinks that are actually good for your heart. In the long run, it prevents most of the damage to your cardiovascular health from the inside. 

Since green tea may lower our body’s blood pressure, studies suggest that it may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Although it should be noted that heart patients are not recommended to overconsume green tea.

Green Tea May Help Maintain Blood Pressure

As discussed before, research has indicated that regular consumption of green tea may help in lowering the blood pressure of your body. Green tea may significantly reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, making it a perfect beverage for those who have hypertension. This soothing refreshment can help drastically when consumed daily.

Green Tea is Anti-Diabetic as well

A review of studies has demonstrated that green tea has a direct effect on our blood glucose levels and might help in significantly reducing them.

This property of green tea can result in an anti-diabetic effect, as lowering blood glucose levels can mean better diabetic health for most diabetes patients. Hyperglycemia is a serious issue and any preventive steps that can be taken are really helpful.

Wanna Try It Out?

Now you have an idea of how great this traditional herb can be for you. The Addition of green tea leaves makes Tulsi Green tea a must-try. If these health benefits piqued your interest, you can try out Tulsi Green tea and let us know how you liked it in the comments. Order now, and get it right at your doorstep.

If you like Classic Green Tea, you might like Tulsi Green Tea even more! Check out other teas from our Slimming Teas range– I’m sure you’ll find Gun Powder Tea really fascinating.

Cheers to good health!