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However, a report by eatingwell.com has identified five other drinks that are rich in antioxidants and could provide a variety of beneficial plant compounds.
Here are the drinks that can be particularly rich in antioxidants.
Coffee
Coffee is an often-overlooked source of antioxidants, particularly chlorogenic acids (CGAs) and other polyphenols.
It can make a substantial contribution to antioxidant intake because it is consumed regularly by many people.
Chlorogenic acids are polyphenols with antioxidant properties. Research suggests these compounds may help reduce oxidative stress, which occurs when free radicals overwhelm the body's ability to neutralise them.
Berry juice
Berries are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds responsible for the deep red, purple and blue colours found in many berries.
These compounds have been studied for their potential role in supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Health experts recommend minimally processed berry juices with little or no added sugar, including juices made from acai, maqui and wild blueberries, as options for obtaining these antioxidant compounds.
Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea is another beverage rich in antioxidant compounds. Made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers, the tea develops its characteristic deep red colour.
Research suggests hibiscus contains polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds. Studies have also examined its potential effects on cardiovascular health, including blood pressure and the oxidation of LDL, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice is also a rich source of antioxidant compounds.
These compounds can help neutralise free radicals, which, when present in excessive amounts, can contribute to oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Research has examined the potential health effects of pomegranate and its antioxidant compounds, including their possible role in supporting metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Hot cocoa
Hot cocoa may also contribute antioxidants to the diet, particularly when prepared with cocoa powder that is rich in flavanols.
It contains a significant amount of flavanols, plant compounds that have been studied for their potential cardiovascular benefits.
For a more antioxidant-rich version of hot cocoa, choosing unsweetened cocoa powder or a dark cocoa product can help increase flavanol intake while allowing you to control the amount of added sugar.
While green tea remains a popular source of antioxidants, incorporating a variety of beverages and foods into the diet can provide different types of beneficial plant compounds.
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Here are 5 drinks packed with more antioxidants than green tea
September 9, 2026 · by CEO Rafamall
In short
Green tea is widely known for its antioxidant content, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a type of catechin that has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and other health-promoting effects.However, a report by eatingwell.com has identified five other drink
Berries are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds responsible for the deep red, purple and blue colours found in many berries.
Green tea is widely known for its antioxidant content, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a type of catechin that has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory and other health-promoting effects.However, a report by eatingwell.com has identified five other drinks that are rich in antioxidants and could provide a variety of beneficial plant compounds.
Here are the drinks that can be particularly rich in antioxidants.
Coffee
Coffee is an often-overlooked source of antioxidants, particularly chlorogenic acids (CGAs) and other polyphenols.
It can make a substantial contribution to antioxidant intake because it is consumed regularly by many people.
Chlorogenic acids are polyphenols with antioxidant properties. Research suggests these compounds may help reduce oxidative stress, which occurs when free radicals overwhelm the body's ability to neutralise them.
Berry juice
Berries are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds responsible for the deep red, purple and blue colours found in many berries.
These compounds have been studied for their potential role in supporting cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Health experts recommend minimally processed berry juices with little or no added sugar, including juices made from acai, maqui and wild blueberries, as options for obtaining these antioxidant compounds.
Hibiscus tea
Hibiscus tea is another beverage rich in antioxidant compounds. Made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers, the tea develops its characteristic deep red colour.
Research suggests hibiscus contains polyphenols and other antioxidant compounds. Studies have also examined its potential effects on cardiovascular health, including blood pressure and the oxidation of LDL, commonly known as “bad” cholesterol.
Pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice is also a rich source of antioxidant compounds.
These compounds can help neutralise free radicals, which, when present in excessive amounts, can contribute to oxidative stress and cellular damage.
Research has examined the potential health effects of pomegranate and its antioxidant compounds, including their possible role in supporting metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Hot cocoa
Hot cocoa may also contribute antioxidants to the diet, particularly when prepared with cocoa powder that is rich in flavanols.
It contains a significant amount of flavanols, plant compounds that have been studied for their potential cardiovascular benefits.
For a more antioxidant-rich version of hot cocoa, choosing unsweetened cocoa powder or a dark cocoa product can help increase flavanol intake while allowing you to control the amount of added sugar.
While green tea remains a popular source of antioxidants, incorporating a variety of beverages and foods into the diet can provide different types of beneficial plant compounds.
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