Jan 30th 2026|3 min read
AFTER WATER, tea is the world’s most popular beverage. Some drinkers may be attracted by its warmth on a cold day, others by the cobweb-clearing promise of its caffeine. But tea possesses health benefits, too. For one, it contains L-theanine, an amino acid thought to boost dopamine and serotonin, brain chemicals that lift mood. Tea is also rich in antioxidants that researchers have linked to reduced risks of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia.