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

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 Having tea in excess

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

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Adding too much masala tea

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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

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Having tea on an empty stomach

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

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Boiling tea leaves for too long

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Boiling tea leaves too much makes the beverage bitter and pungent

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Having tea just after meals

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

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