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We drink around 165 million cups of the brown stuff every day. In fact, you've probably got a cuppa in your hand right now! And it's no surprise when you understand what drinking tea can do for you and your body. Posh is rumoured to have been drinking Pu-Erh to regain her pre-birth figure and it's not just that type of tea that can work wonders. Here are some of the facts about the different types of tea and the health benefits they offer.

Pu-Erh tea (a black tea)
What's been said about it?
It's rumoured to melt fat by increasing your metabolism, reduce cholesterol and have medicinal properties, which is why Posh is reported to have been knocking back the ancient Chinese brew. Research from the University of Georgia showed drinking black tea helped detox the body and boost metabolism, so the pounds come off faster. Sipping weak black tea 10-15 minutes before meals can also take the edge off your appetite. Jerry Hall and Joss Stone are said to be big fans.
Who's it good for?
People who want to lose weight and those with high cholesterol.
How much should I drink?
Three times a day with meals to lose weight.
Where can I buy it?
Whittard
How much is it?
£4 for 20 large leaf teabags

Raspberry leaf tea
What's been said about it?
It prepares the womb for childbirth. Women who drink it are said to have a shorter labour and need less pain relief.
Who's it good for?
Pregnant women.
How much should I drink?
Up to three cups a day in the last month of pregnancy.
Where can I buy it?
www.healthstore.uk.com
How much is it?
£1.19 for 20 bags

By Anna Penniceard

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