Influence of Steep Time on Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Black, Green, Rooibos, and Herbal Teas

Potential health benefits of tea consumption are often attributed to the antioxidant activity of polyphenols. Whether steep time, often variable in a real-life situation, makes a biological difference in terms of polyphenol content and antioxidant activity is uncertain. The study objective was to ch...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Michael D. McAlpine, Wendy E. Ward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Beverages
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/2/3/17