Shawdesh Desk:

Tea and coffee are rich sources of antioxidants which help in preventing cell damage. It is seen that tea is a better source of antioxidants than coffee.

It is a general question that how many cups of tea and coffee are safe to consume in a day.

Addressing this, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Both tea and coffee contain caffeine, but coffee generally has more caffeine than tea. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, tea may be a better option for you.” Anjali further noted down why we should consume tea and coffee mindfully.

An average cup of tea contains around 20-60 mg of caffeine, while a cup of coffee contains more, depending on the way it is prepared.

Both tea and coffee are rich sources of antioxidants which help in preventing cell damage. However, it is seen that tea is a better source of antioxidants than coffee.

From heart health to lowering the risk of chronic illnesses, both tea and coffee have been associated with a lot of benefits. However, the brewing time and the ingredients used in preparing the cup also comes into account.

However, both tea and coffee can be addictive, and we should be careful before we let ourselves in for that addiction.

“If you’re looking to reduce your caffeine intake, tea may be a better option, while if you’re looking for a rich source of antioxidants, certain types of tea may be more beneficial,” added the nutritionist.

Source: Hindustan Times