Tea is a drink that we often consume because of its delicious taste and beneficial properties. It is rich in antioxidants that have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, improve vision and can even help in the prevention of tumors. However, everything is not so simple, because tea has the other side - it contains caffeine, and also requires the right choice and combination with other products.
Nutritionists recommend being careful when choosing tea. The most useful is tea collected from the top of the plant. Everything below is considered the second variety, and often gets into tea bags, where you can even find dust or residues after processing. It is also important to know what you can drink with tea and what is not worth it. For example, honey is not the best tea companion. Under the influence of hot temperature, honey loses its useful properties. Milk tea should also not be consumed frequently as milk neutralizes antioxidants, which is the main value of this drink. In addition, this combination can cause fermentation in the stomach. And what perfectly complements tea? The best "tea" is mint leaves (both fresh and dried), jam or lemon wand. They emphasize the taste of tea and give additional useful properties.
As for the amount of tea that can be drunk per day, this issue depends on the variety of tea, the amount of caffeine and the strength of brewing. Cardiologists recommend not exceeding five cups of medium strength a day. If you prefer strong tea with a clear taste, you should limit the amount of up to two to three cups.
