Drinking tea is a daily habit in India, but people who have the problem of high blood pressure often have a question in their mind – Should they drink tea or skip it altogether?
The answer is: Yes, you can drink it… but in the right way and the right tea.
Why can tea be harmful in high BP?
Present in normal tea:
- caffeine
- too much sugar
- sometimes too much milk
Caffeine can increase blood pressure for some time. At the same time, excess sugar and full-cream milk increase weight, which can further worsen BP.
Which tea is good to drink in case of high blood pressure?
If you find it difficult to give up tea, then this healthy option Adopt:
1. Green Tea
- rich in antioxidants
- relaxes the nerves
- Helpful in controlling BP
2. Herbal tea (with basil, ginger, cinnamon)
- contains no caffeine
- reduces stress
- beneficial for heart
3. Black Tea (in small quantities)
- up to 1 cup a day
- without much sugar
What kind of tea should people with high BP not drink?
- very strong tea
- 3–4 cups of tea with milk a day
- too much sugar or sweet tea
- very strong tea on empty stomach
Right way to drink tea in high BP
✔ Do not drink more than 1 cup a day
✔ Eat less or no sugar
✔ Use low-fat milk
✔ Drink in the morning or afternoon, not at night
✔ Also drink plenty of water
These drinks are more beneficial than tea
- lukewarm water
- Lemon water (without salt)
- coconut water
- beetroot juice
- gourd juice
All these help in controlling blood pressure naturally.
Which people should avoid tea the most?
- Those who have very high BP
- those with heart disease
- who have sleep problems
- who drink too much tea during the day
It is not necessary to give up tea completely in case of high blood pressure, but
👉 Choosing green tea or herbal tea instead of strong tea with milk is the healthiest option.
👉 Drinking tea in limited quantity and at the right time does not cause any harm.
If BP remains high then it is always better to consult a doctor.
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