Top Green Tea vs Black Tea

= Can protect your heart

= May boost brain function

Green and black tea contain polyphenols that have strong antioxidant effects, potentially reducing your risk of heart disease. Also, they both have caffeine to increase alertness and focus and L-theanine, which releases stress and calms your body.

Green tea contains EGCG, an antioxidant that test-tube and animal studies have demonstrated can fight cancer and bacterial cells and protect your brain and liver.

Theaflavins are unique to black tea. Through their antioxidant effects, they may improve blood vessel function and support fat loss.

Green tea may have a slightly better antioxidant profile than black tea, but black tea is best if you want a powerful caffeine buzz.