The habit of drinking tea has been done and existed since ancient times. Tea will be served when guests are present, as part of breakfast, and as a relaxing drink in the evening. Tea has been known since 5000 years ago and stated its properties, that by drinking tea can increase the body's immunity.
Several active ingredients in tea are beneficial to health, including polyphenols (10-25%) which function as antioxidants to prevent the development of cancer cells, vitamin C (150-250 mg%) and vitamin E (25-70 mg%) which play a role in Helps strengthen the immune system and maintain heart health.
However, the caffeine contained in tea, if consumed in excess, can result in the absorption of food being hampered. In addition, caffeine also has addictive properties.
The recommendation for consuming healthy tea is to brew tea using water that is not too hot and not added with too much sugar, so as not to damage the substances contained in the tea and eliminate its benefits. Then, avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach, because it can increase stomach acid production.
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