Have a Cup of Tea

Michael gets cosy with a cuppa to find out how drinking tea can
boost your heart health, reduce stress and may even benefit your
bones! With the help of Professor Andrew Steptoe, Head of
Behavioural Science at University College London, Michael learns
the surprising benefits of ordinary tea. They discuss the
benefits of bioactive compounds in tea, including L-theanine and
polyphenols. A tasty brew can not only help you recover from
stress, it can even benefit your heart health and reduce
inflammation…Meanwhile, our volunteer Kit enjoys adding more tea
to her life.


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Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler
Assistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu Trainee Assistant Producer:
Toni Arenyeka Executive Producer: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios
production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.