February 20/Auckland, New Zealand/Nutrition Bulletin -- A study conducted by the industry backed Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), published in the journal Nutrition Bulletin, proved that the intake of three or more cups of tea a day is helpful in reducing the risk of heart attack and cholesterol levels.
The researchers found daily consumption of black tea n slightly large amounts can help in preventing heart ailments as well as type 2 diabetes to a high extent. Though the benefits of black tea are already known, it is found difficult by people to decide the amount of tea to be taken.