How Much Tea?

There has been much written about the anti cancer etc properties of teas, plus the usual associated studies. Just drinking a cup of Green or oolong tea every now and then cannot possibly have much of a benefit, I think that the key is to take these teas regularly.

The consensus seems to be that 4 or 5 cups per day could be a beneficial level to drink. That sounds about right to me, kind of similar to the 5-a-day fruit and veg requirement.

It is very much a grey area though and will depend on the individual's body, how strong the tea is, whether you have a second brew from the leaves ...

The people that just rely on teas for their anti-oxidants are deluding themselves, I believe that if you have a balanced diet that includes these healthy Cinese teas then that is the way forward.

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