Infusions and pressed drinks. Tea and coffee are the largest single source of polyphenols in most Western diets, largely because of how much is drunk.
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Camellia sinensis
Leaves of the same plant as green tea, allowed to oxidise fully before drying, which converts most catechins into larger…
Matricaria chamomilla
An infusion of dried Matricaria chamomilla flower heads, containing no caffeine and no tea leaf. Most clinical research on…
Cocos nucifera
The clear liquid from inside a young green coconut, distinct from coconut milk, which is pressed from the mature flesh. It is a…
Coffea arabica / Coffea canephora
The brewed infusion of roasted, ground Coffea seeds, and the largest single source of polyphenols in many national diets simply…
Camellia sinensis
Leaves of Camellia sinensis heated soon after picking to stop enzymatic browning, which leaves the catechins largely intact. The…
Hibiscus sabdariffa
A tart, deep red infusion of dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces, drunk hot or cold and containing no caffeine. It is one of the…
Mentha × piperita
An infusion of dried or fresh peppermint leaf, containing no caffeine and no tea leaf. USDA does not publish a…