Black Tea

Black tea, like green tea, contains compounds that may aid in weight loss. Black tea has undergone more oxidation (air exposure) than other types of tea, resulting in a stronger flavor and darker color. Black tea contains a lot of polyphenols, including flavonoids, which are a type of polyphenolic compound. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants that may aid in weight loss. Polyphenols found in black tea have been shown in studies to promote weight loss by lowering calorie intake, stimulating fat breakdown, and increasing the growth of friendly gut bacteria.

A study of 111 people found that those who drank three cups of black tea daily for three months lost more weight and had smaller waist circumference reductions than a control group. Another study of 2,734 women discovered that those who consumed more flavonoid-rich foods and beverages, such as black tea, had significantly lower body fat and belly fat than those who consumed fewer dietary flavonoids.