polyphenols
Tea's beneficial chemicals
Polyphenols are a class of organic compounds found abundantly in plants, characterized by multiple phenol units in their molecular structure.
They include flavonoids, tannins, and resveratrol.
Polyphenols function as antioxidants and are often discussed in nutrition contexts: Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, Green tea gets its health claims from polyphenols.
Polyphenolic plant metabolites
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- catechinsPolyphenolic tea compounds
- quercetinPlant-derived antioxidant flavonoid
- isoflavonesPlant-based estrogen analogues
Drying, puckering quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
- complexityState of being complicated
depth · oakiness · dryness · tartness · puckering · body · structure · finish
Steeped leaf beverage
- wineFermented grape beverage
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- grapesClustered vine fruit
pomegranate · turmeric · blueberries · cherries · citrus · nuts · legumes · apples
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- longevityDuration of existence
flavonoids
Polyphenolic plant metabolites
astringency
Drying, puckering quality
- bitternessSharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
complexity · depth · oakiness · dryness · tartness · puckering · body · structure · finish · balance
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
grapes · pomegranate · turmeric · blueberries · cherries · citrus · nuts · legumes · apples · onions
antioxidant
Oxidation-preventing molecule
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- cardioprotectiveSafeguarding cardiac tissue
- neuroprotectiveGuarding neurons from harm
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Antioxidantsantioxidants, antioxidant, vitamin C, vitamin E, catalase
- Natural Compoundsalkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, glycosides, saponins
- astringencytannin, tannins, pucker, puckering, dryness
- phytochemistryphytochemicals, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, glycosides
polyphenolssaturated fats
Fully hydrogenated fatty acids
trans fats · synthetic additives · essential nutrients · vitamins · minerals
polyphenolsanimal fats
Lipids derived from creatures
cholesterol · creatine · carnitine · taurine · collagen