
Tea is a drink liked all over the world. Especially in India, people like it the most. It is the favorite drink of almost everyone here. The day does not seem complete until two cups of tea are made in a day. In a limited quantity, it is also beneficial for health in many ways.
It can be enjoyed in any way, but there remains a doubt on how many cups of tea in a day does not harm health. In winters, the quantity of two cups of tea easily increases to 4 to 5 cups, but in summer it should be drunk thoughtfully. Tea is known to generate heat in the body as well as calm the mind, so people like to drink it in every season. Let us tell you how many cups of tea is safe to drink in a day-
How much tea should you drink in a day?
According to the FDA, it is not considered right for an adult to have caffeine intake of more than 400mg a day. As far as tea is concerned, 3 to 4 cups of tea can be consumed without any side effects, but this quantity can vary from person to person. This quantity also depends on the type of tea.
Tea with milk and sugar is not considered so beneficial for health. At the same time, green tea or black tea can be consumed in more quantity than milk tea. Herbal tea is considered beneficial for health and its consumption is considered most beneficial to prevent diseases in winter.
Harmful effects of excessive tea
Caffeine, tannin, fluoride and anti-oxidants present in tea can prove to be harmful for health. In such a situation, when we drink more tea than required, often muscle strain, bone pain or gum problems can start. There are other possible disadvantages like-
- Decreased iron absorption
- Vomiting and nausea
- Heartburn or acidity
- mouth ulcer
- Lack of sleep
- Problems in pregnancy
- Food problems due to drinking too hot tea
- Excess tea is also responsible for weight gain
- Oxalate is found in tea, which increases the risk of kidney stones
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