Black history origin of tea cakes Tea cakes have a significant African American history dating back to the 1600s. They were created by enslaved African Americans to replicate the fluffy European ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Black tea and green tea are beverages made from the Camellia sinensis plant. They offer similar health benefits, such as providing antioxidants, which ...

In Philadelphia, Black residents meet regularly and host tea events. Shown here, AFRO articles on two different teas that took place in November 1932. (Left) November 1932 – Phyllis Wheatley.

In addition to L-theanine, both green and black tea contain powerful antioxidants known as flavonoids, which are a type of polyphenol. These heart-protecting flavonoids have been shown to reduce ...