Best Tea For High Blood Pressure: Top 5 Brews, According To Health Experts

Chamomile helps with more than just high blood pressure. “It contains various beneficial compounds, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and coumarins, which contribute to its therapeutic properties. Research from 2020 highlights its potential in areas such as anti-inflammation, antioxidation, liver protection, potential anticancer effects, and blood pressure regulation,” notes Healthline.

HealthSite.com also recommends this herbal remedy. Why? “In addition to relaxing the blood vessels, this tea can also effectively help in calming the body and mind, thus promoting good sleep. As your body relaxes, your heart rate will slow and your blood pressure will decrease,” they write.

4. Black Tea

Ah, classic black tea. If you aren’t a fan of more unique blends, black tea is a favorite among many. “Like with green tea, research shows black tea can help reduce blood pressure, and it may also have properties that help protect the heart,” writes HealthMatch.

The proof is in the pudding…or tea, in this case. “According to the studies, people who drank three cups of black tea a day lowered their blood pressure levels by an average of 2 to 3 points,” adds HealthSite.com.

Very Well Health backs it up even more. They write, “A Swedish study following the health of 74,961 women and men over 10.2 years suggested that consuming four or more cups of black tea per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke.”

Check out our list of the best black teas here.

5. Oolong Tea

Oolong tea originates from China, specifically the Fujian province, where the Wuyi Mountains are considered the birthplace of high-quality oolongs. Onlymyhealth says, “It’s becoming popular just like green tea and many people around the globe consume it daily. It is also loaded with antioxidants that are effective in lowering high blood pressure. You can easily find oolong tea in supermarkets or online. Again, consult your doctor first so that there is no potential health risk that may be caused after consuming this oolong tea.”

This is a cross between green and black tea, so it obviously contains similar health benefits. According to HealthMatch, “Oolong tea’s benefits on blood pressure haven’t been studied on their own. However, antioxidants in oolong tea are the same as green and black tea. Therefore, it’s quite possible that oolong tea shares similar benefits for hypertension.”

The flavor is also enticing for tea lovers. Oolong tea dances between delicate florals and rich roasts, offering a nuanced spectrum of fruit, earth, and subtle smoke, depending on its oxidation level. HealthSite.com adds, “This tea comes with a concoction of the properties of dark and green tea. This tea is again rich in antioxidants which make it good for heart health.”

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