By Mehak Pal
Published Jul 18, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

5 Mistakes To Avoid While Having Tea In Monsoon

The monsoon season is incomplete without having a cup of hot masala tea. But here are five mistakes that you should avoid while having tea in monsoon

 Having tea in excess

Tea contains caffeine and tannin and its excessive intake can reduce the absorption of iron and disrupt sleep pattern

Adding too much masala tea

Masala tea contains hot spices such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and nutmeg. Having these spices in excess can cause hormonal imbalance in the body

Having tea on an empty stomach

Avoid consuming tea on an empty stomach as it leads to heartburn and digestive issues

Boiling tea leaves for too long

Boiling tea leaves too much makes the beverage bitter and pungent

Having tea just after meals

Avoid having tea just after meals as tea leaves are acidic in nature and can affect the digestion process