LIFESTYLE

5 myths about tea

By Anujj Trehaan

1

Tea leaves don't have a shelf life

This is false. Every manufactured product comes with an expiration date. Usually, tea has a shelf life of six to eight months. 

2

Drinking green tea can help you lose weight

Marketing gimmicks have created a myth that drinking green tea can magically transform one's body, but medical experts have not established a relationship between green tea and weight loss.

3

Tea bags are as good as loose tea

Tea bags are not as healthy as loose tea as they only contain dust and fannings from broken tea leaves, which lack essential nutrients, oils, and aroma.

4

Adding milk to tea can neutralize its benefits

Milk is rich in calcium, potassium, and vitamins B2 and B12, which, instead of removing tea's nutrients, add more to its original set of benefits.

5

Drinking tea during summer is a bad idea

Tea can be enjoyed in any season as it is healthy, low in calories, and lacks artificial ingredients. In summer, a hot cup of tea can help the body cool down.

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