Know More about Tea

Whether you have to start a new day, have to enter into a new relationship, want to ward off laziness or discuss something interesting with a friend, all that is heartily desired is one cup of tea. People consume as much as tea they want without weighing its pros and cons and most of the people are unaware about interesting tea facts. 

Benefits of Tea

Tea contains caffeine and theanine which are a kind of stimulators. There is a feeling of freshness and energy because of these 2 stimulators. Tea also contain antigen that lends anti-bacterial capacity to it. Anti-Oxidant elements present in tea boost the immunity of the body and protects us from several ailments. Because of its anti-aging elements, tea slows down the aging process and also the effects that start emanating with old age. Tea also contains fluoride that strengthens the bones and also prevents development of cavity in teeth.

Disadvantages of Tea

Drinking more than three cups of tea in a day causes acidity. It also lowers the iron soaking capacity of the body, so after eating food which contains more iron content such as dry fruits or jaggery, tea must be avoided. Since, tea contains caffeine it is possible that a person can get addicted to it. The problem of indigestion is also likely to occur. Drinking more and more cups of tea will develop stain on your teeth. So, it is advisable to wash your mouth properly after drinking any type of tea. Drinking tea late in the night can cause disturbed sleep.

The beneficial uses of tea get reduced by adding milk and sugar to it. By mixing milk, the activity of anti-oxidant elements becomes less.

Some Tea Facts

By drinking four to five cups of tea fulfils the requirement of magnesium by about forty five percent. Our body needs two to five mg of magnesium daily. A pregnant lady should not drink five cups of tea in a day. Tea should always be stored in a wooden box as it will help in maintaining the aroma of tea intact.

After eating non-vegetarian food, drinking two to three cups of tea is advantageous because it reduces the effect of cancerous chemicals originating from non-veg food. Make an effort to drink tea without sugar or honey. Mixing lemon in tea is considered beneficial from health viewpoint.