“Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage,” writes 19th-century Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo in his infamous publication The Book of Tea. He stated a known fact! Tea is actually great for your health.
There are many claims about which type of tea is the “healthiest.” Some people say that green tea is, while others tout white tea as the healthiest because it has more antioxidants.
Drinking three to five cups of green tea per day seems to be optimal to reap the most health benefits. Very high doses may be problematic for some, but generally, green tea’s benefits far outweigh its risks. In fact, drinking more green tea may greatly improve your health.
The benefits of drinking water (at least 2 cups) first thing in the morning are plenty. So start your day with water and then have your first cup of chai!
