Lifestyle Desk: Making tea in the morning and keeping it in a thermos has become quite common these days. If you want hot tea in office, travel or for a long time, then thermos is very useful. But have you ever wondered whether drinking this tea is good for health or not? And how long does tea kept in a thermos remain drinkable? Can tea kept for a long time be harmful? If these questions also arise in your mind, then today we will tell you about it.
How long does tea remain safe to drink?
Generally, tea stored in a good thermos remains hot and tasty for 4–6 hours, remains drinkable for 6–8 hours, but the taste and aroma start diminishing and after 8 hours the taste of the tea may deteriorate and it may start appearing stale.
Disadvantages of long term storage
- Degradation in taste and aroma: The tannins present in tea start dissolving more with time, due to which the tea becomes bitter.
- Danger of bacteria: If milk is mixed in tea, bacteria can grow if kept for a long time (especially more than 6–8 hours). Especially if the temperature is not maintained properly.
- Nutrients are reduced. Over time, tea’s antioxidants may be reduced, reducing its health benefits.
- Stomach problems: Some people may complain of gas, acidity or stomach upset due to drinking tea that has been kept for a long time.
things to keep in mind
- Always use a clean and good quality thermos.
- Before pouring the tea, preheat the thermos with hot water.
- Do not keep milk tea for too long (more than 6 hours).
- If the color, smell or taste of tea changes, do not drink it.
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