Here are some tea cautions you may want to pay attention to…
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Tea is a simple and healthy drink. However, if the tea isn’t prepared properly, it can result in medical complication. Thus here are some tea cautions (not limited to only these) that you may need to pay attention to:
If the tea isn’t stored properly the tea leaves will be rotten. One of the important sign is the musty smell and the sloppy appearance. Good tea should be dried and produce rustlings sounds.
You shouldn’t drink the tea if the water isn’t clear or when the tea is left unattended. If left after being brewed for a long time, tea can change its chemical structure and may cause harmful to your health.
Poor-quality tea may not be cleaned properly during processing. This is unlikely since the US really stricken its standard for imported goods.
However, as careful as the US can possibly be, there is going be some poor-quality teas slip through the crack. These teas may end up in your cup. So it’s best to buy medium or high-quality teas. It may cost you a bit more, but it will be safer in the long run.
Tea is viewed in Asian countries as a medicine. If there is wrong mix of medications, it can produce adverse effects. Thus, when you are taking many medications and if your doctor said you can drink tea, it’s best to leave a period between drinking tea and taking other medications.
Tea drinking is a healthy habit, but you shouldn’t drink tea on a empty stomach. The components on tea affect the function of the stomach causing nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and loss of appetite. People with stomach problems should consult with their doctor before drinking tea.
People that suffer from kidney problems must also be careful.
Tea can increase the rate removing water in the body. Thus, to prevent weak kidney to over-work, these people shouldn’t drink tea without doctor’s consultation.
Tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine. Thus, elders and young children shouldn’t drink tea.
The caffeine can cause severe loss of sleep since their metabolism is very slow. Thus the effect of caffeine is enhanced several times more than regular.
Pregnant women should be careful in drinking tea. Tea has some effects on the heart rate, kidney, and the digestion system that may cause harmful effects to the mother and the baby.