Total Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Tea Bags: Comparison of Black, Green, Red Rooibos, Chamomile and Peppermint over Different Steep Times

Total Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Tea Bags: Comparison of Black, Green, Red Rooibos, Chamomile and Peppermint over Different Steep Times

Globally, traditional and herbal teas are a prominent dietary source of polyphenols, and represent a class of bioactive molecules that are closely associated with a variety of health benefits. Most consumers prepare tea using tea bags, although there is little information about whether this producti...

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Main Authors: Riley Cleverdon, Yasmeen Elhalaby, Michael D. McAlpine, William Gittings, Wendy E. Ward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Beverages
Subjects:
tea
polyphenol
antioxidant
steep time
Camellia sinensis
Aspalathus linearis
Mentha piperita
Matricaria chamomilla
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/4/1/15

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