If you start your mornings with a heavy dose of caffeine or a freshly brewed cup of hot tea, then this article is a must-read for you. For decades, there has been a competition to determine which of the two most popular drinks across the globe holds a better and healthier space in our bodies.
Tea holds a special place in this world and is consumed as much as coffee. It is mainly made from steeping dried leaves, and amongst all teas tea mixed with milk or plain black tea are two of the most popular types. Tea leaves are mainly crushed, dried, and fermented to bring out the essence of the plant’s natural chemicals, known as polyphenols. However, green, white, and oolong tea are from the Camellia plant, which is processed differently. Similarly, herbal tea has seeds, roots, leaves, and fruits that come from other plants.
Coffee, which is another popular drink, is brewed from ground, roasted seeds of the coffee cherry, which are known as coffee beans. A single cup of coffee thus contains thousands of natural chemicals. But, it mainly depends upon how it is brewed, how the beans are roasted, and how it is ground. Let’s take a look at some of the health benefits of tea and coffee and then decide which is better.
Health benefits of coffee
Consuming coffee can lower the risks of heart disease, liver issues, brain diseases, and type 2 diabetes. It also temporarily lowers the blood sugar level, protects the brain cells, lowers our body’s inflammation issues, and lowers oxidative stress which at times can also damage our cells. Coffee also lowers the risk of Parkinson’s which showcases low levels of dopamine in the body, which can be increased by consuming coffee every day.
Health benefits of tea
Consuming tea every day lowers the risk of cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, sugar, and fat metabolism, and regulates insulin sensitivity and body temperature. Tea is high in polyphenols which are a large group of thousands of naturally existing plant compounds, and is also rich in amino acids which prevent it from crossing your blood-brain barrier. It also prevents issues of memory loss which is known as cognitive decline.
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Which is better and healthier?
Tea is a good beverage if consumed in moderation. One cup of tea each day is good for your health because it is rich in antioxidants, which help rid the body of free radicals that can cause damage or lead to hazardous diseases. Conversely, consuming too much coffee can cause irritation, restlessness, anxiety, headaches, nervousness, trouble sleeping, and tremors.
Tea is a good beverage if consumed in moderation. One cup of tea each day is good for your health because it is rich in antioxidants, which help rid the body of free radicals that can cause damage or lead to hazardous diseases. Conversely, consuming too much coffee can cause irritation, restlessness, anxiety, headaches, nervousness, trouble sleeping, and tremors.
