NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Five myths about tea, debunked!
    Next Article
    Five myths about tea, debunked!

    Five myths about tea, debunked!

    By Sagar
    Jul 15, 2019
    02:42 pm

    What's the story

    Tea is one of the most popular drinks around the world, in fact, the second most consumed, next only to the essential water. Also, it is loaded with many health-boosting benefits.

    However, with endless varieties and so many different ways tea is consumed, there are many doubts about its use.

    Here, we bust five common myths about tea.

    #1

    Myth: Tea is healthiest when nothing is added to it

    It is often believed by tea drinkers that they must not use any flavors/additives in order to maintain the health value of their tea. But this isn't entirely true.

    For instance, the citric acid in lemon juice and orange juice can actually help preserve the flavonoids in your tea.

    And these flavonoids are the compounds responsible for many of tea's amazing health benefits.

    #2

    Myth: Adding milk makes your tea less healthy

    Although some studies suggest that adding milk to tea might negate its health benefits, more recent research proves that it doesn't necessarily happen.

    In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, roughly the same amount of catechins (antioxidants known to reduce risk of some cancers) were obtained from milk-tinged tea, as from plain black tea.

    Information

    Myth #3: Herbal tea is the 'true' tea

    This one is downright false. The actual, real tea comes from the plant Camellia sinensis (all true teas, viz. Black, green, oolong and white teas come from this plant), while the herbal varieties are made from flowers and bark of other plants.

    #4

    Myth: Tea doesn't go bad

    It is tough to figure out the roots of this misconception. Truth is that most teas start losing their antioxidants after six months.

    A 2009 Journal of Food Science study showed that catechins in green tea decreased considerably overtime, in fact as much as by 32%.

    So make the most of your tea while it's still fresh.

    Store it in a dark, cool place.

    Do you know?

    Myth #5: Green tea is better

    As mentioned before, all teas (greens, blacks, whites) come from the same plant, and have almost similar amounts of antioxidants and minerals. And therefore, all have their own set of health benefits. There is no competition.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    India
    Health & Wellness
    HealthBytes
    Food

    Latest

    Microsoft brings Musk's controversial Grok AI to its cloud platform Microsoft
    Microsoft just made it free to publish your app Apple
    Microsoft 365 Copilot gets major redesign to enhance AI workflows Microsoft
    GitHub's new AI agent writes and repairs code autonomously  GitHub

    India

    Health Bytes: Five common myths about eggs, cracked! Health & Wellness
    Second-generation Hyundai Grand i10 to launch on August 20 Apple CarPlay
    #HealthBytes: What happens when you stop having sex Health & Wellness
    Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 to arrive in India next month? Bajaj

    Health & Wellness

    #HealthBytes: Six simple tips to enhance concentration India
    Health Bytes: Five food items that help cure dandruff HealthBytes
    #HealthBytes: Five food items that provide instant energy Lifestyle
    #HealthBytes: Six benefits of Apple cider vinegar Apple

    HealthBytes

    #HealthBytes: Five home remedies to darken grey hair India
    #HealthBytes: All you need to know about Birth Control Pills Health & Wellness
    #HealthBytes: 7 food items for great eyesight India
    #HealthBytes: Five ways to naturally delay premature ejaculation Health & Wellness

    Food

    #HealthBytes: Top 5 food items to control high blood pressure India
    #HealthBytes: Home remedies to cure common summer skin issues Health & Wellness
    #HealthBytes: Keto and Paleo diets explained Health & Wellness
    #HealthBytes: Top 5 diet plans to help you stay healthy Health & Wellness
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025