Experts Say You Should Drink This Tea Daily If You Want A Flatter Belly (It’s Not Detox Tea!)

Green tea

The benefits of tea are plentiful–especially when it comes to weight loss. In fact, Richard notes that “tea has been used for many years as a means of improving metabolism," thanks to the compounds present in this herbal beverage. "The catechins in tea, which are classified as flavonoids, are the metabolism boosting compounds of the drink,” she explains.

While there are many catechin-rich teas out there, experts agree that green tea is among the best of the best and can offer some of the highest content of these compounds. Not only will this help to boost your metabolism so you can achieve a flatter belly, but it can also promote a healthier heart, lower inflammation levels, and more. 

Best also sings the praises of this ancient tea, echoing the fact that it’s “packed with antioxidants, which have widespread health benefits from weight loss, preventing illness, reducing inflammation, and even potentially preventing cancer. Nice!

Keeping inflammation at bay, in particular,  is one great way to stay on track with your weight loss goals. "When inflammation is at a normal level in the body it is able to function at its optimal level. This means our metabolism will improve as it doesn't work against inflammation and fatigue,” Best explains.

It’s also worth noting that regularly sipping on green tea can “raise the amount  of calories the body burns naturally as a result of higher thermogenic effects of food (TEF),” as Best notes. Plus, this tea tastes delicious, and it can give you a boost of caffeine in the morning or while you’re battling that mid-day slump. What’s not to love?

All in all, there’s no denying that making green tea part of your daily diet can do wonders for your entire body–and that includes getting you one step closer to the flat belly of your dreams.