At one time tea, and especially coffee, were on the negative list for your health.  Then both drinks gained in  respect by health authorities. More recently tea has further improved its standing, even for resulting in loss of weight.   More so than coffee. Healthline lists  six best teas to lose weight and belly fat .  This aromatic beverage is most commonly made from the leaves of  Camellia sinensis , a type of evergreen shrub native to Asia. Green tea. 11 studies have shown that green tea should help reduce BMI for those with type 2 diabetes.  But will it work if you are normal?  Probably, too. It is believed that catechins, naturally occurring antioxidants in the green, increase your metabolism for gat burning. Matcha, a highly concentrated powedered green team also works. Puerh tea. This is a type of Chinese black tea that has been fermented. Has an earthy aroma that increased with time of storage. Animal studies also show that puerh tea ...