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Do you drink tea every day?

Yes , lot's
..first cup is either green, white or some mint , blended tea ( aka: builders tea) after breakfast with sugar & milk , then five or six herb 'teas' throughout the day & maybe a little chamomile in the evening before bed although recently I have slipped over to the dark side once or twice a day , namely some Java blue coffee a friend bought for me, it's nice but I prefer a nice cup of tea.
 
I drink two or three cups of tea each day, either Ceylon, Darjeeling, or a Kenyan tea called "Kambaa." I add about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (just enough to help bring out the taste of the tea, but not enough to make it sweet).
 
IJ Reilly said:
Can I have that in writing?

Notarized, please.
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Live in an Asian country, and they know what food is good for what part of your body.

So when you look at some type of food that you might not recognize, and ask what is it? You are likely to get an explanation of what it is plus what part of your body the food is good for. Funny.
 
I already drink tea every day. I was hoping that I could get the guarantee that I'd live longer on that account in writing.

The most obvious reason why Japanese people live longer than Westerners is their much lower intake of saturated fats, which means less obesity, less coronary artery disease. Note also the frequent appearance of the word "can" and "may" in these articles about tea consumption and health. Nobody really knows whether tea consumption leads to a longer life. It's all a surmise at this point, based on one limited study.
 
I drink it daily, but I don't know anything about it, all I know is my roomate makes it every morning, and I steal some of whats left in the kettle after he's had his. :D

I'll ask him what kind it is, haha. Its brown, thats all I know. :rolleyes:
 
I'm an Earl Grey lover but I use International Delight /French Vanilla soy creamer because I don't do so well with milk. When I was a teenager I would down 5 cups during school but ended up ripping up my stomach and had to switch to decaf for a few years. Now I drink 2 or 3 cups a day. Only thing better is a cold Dr. Pepper. :p
 
I drink a few cups of green tea everyday plus maybe 1 cup of English Breakfast Tea with Milk and Honey.... Also love my coffee!!

ShadoW
 
kabunaru said:
I have another question...
To me it seems like people from United States don't like to drink tea that much. While people from Britain can't get enough of it (they like tea too much).
Don't Americans realise that tea is actually very good for their health?
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It's more to do with the culture than the benefits. People in the UK don't drink it for its benefits, they drink it because their parents drink it and their parents before them, etc.

As for me I don't drink tea. The only liquids I drink are water and the occasional lemonade. I used to like soda when I was younger, but I've found that I am too stimulant sensitive. I just pass out for hours after a half a can of soda and tea does just about the same; with or without sugar.
 
kabunaru said:
I never really add anything to my teas.
Does not adding anything to the tea negates/reduces tea's health benefits?
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Assuming it has any, you mean?

The answer in any event would probably have to be no. Adding milk to black tea neutralizes the tannins, making it less acid and easier on the stomach (unless you happen to be lactose intolerant of course).
 
kabunaru said:
I never really add anything to my teas.
Does not adding anything to the tea negates/reduces tea's health benefits?
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I'd add honey occasionally to any tea apart from blended , that has to be with a little milk & a sugar to make a warm sweet comforting brew .

So , no I wouldn't think adding a little honey is detrimental to the health properties of tea , maybe it would enhance it , honeys well known to have health benefits but milk & sugar I doubt would add much ...processed sugar is pretty bad really so maybe that would take away a few 'health points'

tuffluffjimmy said:
It's more to do with the culture than the benefits. People in the UK don't drink it for its benefits, they drink it because their parents drink it and their parents before them, etc.

As for me I don't drink tea. The only liquids I drink are water and the occasional lemonade. I used to like soda when I was younger, but I've found that I am too stimulant sensitive. I just pass out for hours after a half a can of soda and tea does just about the same; with or without sugar.
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I disagree ,whilst true the Brits drink it for culture & the parents etc etc.... they do appreciate the benefits ...it is a warm comforting brew, although not for you by the sounds of it .....could you drink decaff green tea maybe ?, that's nice .
 
marbles said:
I'd add honey occasionally to any tea apart from blended that has to be with a little milk & a sugar makes a a warm sweet comforting brew .

So , no I wouldn't think adding a little honey is detrimental to the health properties of tea , maybe it would enhance it , honeys well known to have health benefits but milk & sugar I doubt would add much ...processed sugar is pretty bad really so maybe that would take away a few 'health points'



I disagree ,whilst true the Brits drink it for culture & the parents etc etc.... they do appreciate the benefits ...it is a warm comforting brew, although not for you by the sounds of it .....could you drink decaff green tea maybe ?, that's nice .
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I could drink it, but I've gotten this far running on water. However I am going to have to stand by my statement before. I'm sure the British appreciate the benefits, tea has the same warm comforting effect on Americans, yet the British drink gallons (similar to liters) more of the stuff, which is why I think it's mostly a cultural thing.
 
tuffluffjimmy said:
I could drink it, but I've gotten this far running on water. However I am going to have to stand by my statement before. I'm sure the British appreciate the benefits, tea has the same warm comforting effect on Americans, yet the British drink gallons (similar to liters) more of the stuff, which is why I think it's mostly a cultural thing.
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Ah you should try it then , no ? it is really nice ..waters good an all but still.
I just think the British tea thing is so ingrained that it is as natural as breathing to most and I'd say a fair percentage appreciate its benefits .........tea will be the first drink in the UK someone has when an issue arises
 
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