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Mental AlertnessMost teas contain caffeine; however, the longer your steep the tea leaves, the more caffeine is imparted into the liquid. Caffeine is bitter and may be a reason why people don't over-steep tea. Unfortunately, you will miss out on the benefits of caffeine if you choose a shorter steeping time. Research from The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine states that caffeine has been shown to increase mental alertness. This can lead to improved concentration and focus.

Parkinson's PreventionA review of research by Jos Luis Barranco Quintana published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" states that tea consumption has a protective effect against Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is a neurological disorder marked by trembling limbs, slow movement and poor coordination. This research directly ties higher levels of caffeine in the steeped tea to an increased preventative effect. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the advertisements are served by third party advertising companies.