Rules to drink tea: Best time, dos and don'ts, how to make a healthy cup

Most of the world wakes up in the morning with a cup of tea making it the most drinkable beverage after water globally. Here are some important rules to have tea explained by health experts.
Mornings are synonymous with tea. Most of the world wakes up in the morning with a cup of tea making the 'elixir of life' most drinkable beverage after water globally. With time, tea options have just multiplied from green tea, yellow tea to a variety of herbal teas. It is not only available in so many flavours but also many varieties that serve different purposes. If black tea helps the urge to munch away, the popular green tea aids in cutting flab. Herbal tea helps improve immunity and fights fever and infections. Drinking tea in moderation has multitude of benefits; it helps boost energy, protects heart health, lowers cholesterol and aid in weight loss. However, having too many cups of tea can reduce nutrient absorption, increase anxiety, affect sleep quality and cause heart burn. It is also important to know the right time to have tea and make sure to not combine it with your main meals. One should also avoid strong tea on empty stomach. (Also read: 5 healthy homemade chips recipes to pair with your tea)