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Could you explain health benefits to drinking black tea the way i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hmm: Black teas have been dried and fermented. They have had alot of processing which means less health benefits compared to red, white or green teas.

Answered 4/12/2013

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