4. Drink green tea when it freshy
made but slightly cool
• Scalding tea can damage your digestive system.
Moreover, recent studies suggest that too much
hot tea can promote throat cancer. Old tea can
also harbor bacteria, especially since its
antibacterial properties diminish with time.

6. Brew the same tea leaves in
moderation
• With each successive infusion, cancerous
substances in the leaves themselves (often
pesticides) are drawn out.

8. Avoid tea that's excessively
concentrated
• Too-strong tea contains huge amounts of
caffeine and polyphenols. The excess of caffeine
can cause tremors and heart palpitations, and
too many polyphenols can cause indigestion.

10. Make sure that tea doesn't
conflict with any medications
or supplements that you're
taking.
• The compounds in tea can interact with certain
substances. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for
confirmation.

12. Don't drink too many cups!
• The United Kingdom Tea Council recommends
drinking not more than 6 cups of tea a day. For
the best health benefits, 3 to 4 cups is
recommended.

14. Drink tea an hour before or
after meals.
• Certain compounds in tea inhibit the absorption of
calcium and non-heme iron. Drinking too much tea can
worsen the symptoms of those prone to iron deficiency.
Putting milk in your tea can cancel out the problem of
calcium absorption, the oxalate in the tea bonds to the
calcium in the milk rather than the calcium in your food.