Coffee and tea both offer health advantages; depending on your caffeine sensitivity and preferences, tea may provide additional hydration, antioxidants, and stress-relief benefits than coffee does.

Even though both beverages contain few calories, overdoing it with coffee and tea can quickly lead to dehydration. Too much caffeine can also contribute to anxiety, jitters, difficulty sleeping and prevent the body from holding onto calcium necessary for bone strength and osteoporosis prevention. Furthermore, certain people have genes which reduce caffeine metabolism; those born with such genes may experience side effects including high blood pressure, headache, stomach upset, mood changes, difficulty sleeping and increased PMS symptoms.

As long as you stick with black coffee or an unsweetened brew that does not contain excess sugar, milk, and creamers, both beverages are generally considered healthy choices. Coffee and tea both offer essential nutrients like Vitamin C, potassium, folate and phytochemicals while being rich sources of antioxidants that fight free radical damage and offer numerous health benefits like heart health, reduced cancer risk and improved immune function.

Recent research indicated that those who consumed two cups of coffee or tea per day had lower rates of death from heart disease, respiratory and digestive diseases and overall mortality than non-drinkers. Although the authors of the study acknowledge other aspects of lifestyle might have played into these findings, and therefore suggest further investigations to confirm them.

Recent analysis from the UK Biobank database also demonstrated how drinking both coffee and tea may help extend life expectancy. An observational study demonstrated that those who consumed both beverages had lower risks of premature death from all causes as well as reduced rates of specific conditions like diabetes and Parkinson’s disease; as drinking both can balance out any caffeine-related side effects.

Tea and coffee contain antioxidants that can help fight free radical damage, promote a healthy complexion and strengthen immune function. Both beverages can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves for easy brewing. They’re best enjoyed either hot or cold; many prefer green tea due to its anti-inflammatory qualities; but any type of black or herbal tea is an ideal way to hydrate the body and create an atmosphere of tranquility.

To maximize the health benefits of tea, it is best to brew it using freshly ground loose-leaf tea rather than prepackaged bags. Oxidation reduces some health-enhancing benefits in bags; furthermore, metals used in some brewing devices may leach out iron essential for maintaining good nutrition – so if you are at risk for iron deficiency it is wiser to choose hot rather than iced tea for best results.