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Cup of tea, made from the leaves of coffee, combines the beneficial properties of both drinks
Scientists have stopped dispute lovers of two of the most popular drinks - tea and coffee - about which one is more useful. They examined the structure of the coffee leaves and concluded that, brewing them, you can get the most useful and healthy for humans drink.
Cup of tea, is made from coffee, has a milder flavor than the usual tea and inferior coffee strength. Drink boasts high content of compounds that reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Moreover, it has reduced the rate of caffeine, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Such conclusions were made by experts from the Royal Botanic gardens, Kew, in the South-Western part of London.
The so-called "coffee tea" drink in Ethiopia, southern Sudan and Indonesia. Previous attempts to bring him to England was not successful, because, according to scientists, the drink has a specific taste.
According to botany Aaron Davis, seven varieties of coffee contain high levels of mangiferin - a substance that is also contained in mango. It has anti-inflammatory properties, the ability to lower cholesterol, protect neurons in the brain and reduce the risk of diabetes. In addition, the leaves of coffee also contain antioxidants, which reduce the risk of cancer.
"In 1851 people talked about the drink, which facilitates a sense of hunger, reduces fatigue and "clears the brain" - Daily Mail quoted Dr. Davis. According to him, had already been known its useful properties.
BOLSHAKOVA Anna