My Wonderful Tea

**JDM** · 06-02-2010, 08:31 AM

I was just wondering is anyone knew the benefits/problems with drinking tea concerning an active lifestyle. I drink the stuff by the gallon (well, not literally). I have an ice tea brewer and make a pot and drink it, perhaps two pots per day, sometimes more. I drink it straight, no sugar or anything, though sometimes I add 1/2 a lime or a bag of flavored tea (mint!). It's always black tea, though sometimes green or decaf. Any opinions?

**job561** · 06-03-2010, 01:41 AM

I have been pounding a lot of green tea myself lately. I want it's anti-oxidant effects ... I have no idea if it's helping me or not.

My only concern for anyone consuming lots of tea would be the possible addiction to caffeine.

**njnjr23** · 06-03-2010, 02:02 AM

A friend got me into loose leaf tea last year. I like them all, but don't drink quite as much as you. I will typically have 2-3 cups per day of white, green or black tea sweetend with about a half teaspoon of honey. It's a lot easier to screw up the taste when brewing loose leaf tea, but once you've got it down, it is very, very good.

**JDM** · 06-03-2010, 10:19 AM

I don't know if I am addicted to caffeine, I don't get a buzz or hyper, I can even sleep at night if I drink it late. I enjoy the taste and it has a calming affect on me. I have heard about anti-oxidants, I have a personal belief that it cleans out the system as well. No scientific proof, just a belief. Hot tea is good, with honey sounds yummy, but I prefer mine cold. Even in the dead of winter!

**njnjr23** · 06-03-2010, 11:11 AM

I'll make iced tea out of the loose leaf tea as well. Brew like normal, add the honey while it is still hot...then add ice cubes and chill in the fridge. Works good. I can understand the cleaning you out idea...green and white teas have natural diuretic effects, and believe me, I notice it.

**JDM** · 06-03-2010, 05:03 PM

...green and white teas have natural diuretic effects, and believe me,

Black tea does as well!

All I drink is tea, milk occasionally. I'd be lost without my iced tea brewer!

**RadiantBurrito** · 08-27-2010, 10:14 PM

I typically have 3 - 5 cups of tea every day and green tea is my favorite. This habit has last for nearly twenty years. I don't know whether I have been addicted to caffeine. But I like the taste feeling when drinking tea, very nice

**Cowin8579** · 08-30-2010, 07:48 AM

The main downside to this healthy choice, is for those who are at high risk for kidney stones. Tea has a high mineral content, and that is the main concern. Otherwise, good choice. It also boosts the immune system with consistent consumption.

**footballer24** · 10-03-2010, 12:10 AM

I always drank green tea, but it always had to be cold. Not anymore. I visited Ireland and had hot tea after everymeal. It was good, but I just felt better. I had more energy, and my meals would digest a lot better. Things werent "hanging around" and I was not sluggish. Try drinking warm tea after meals. Good stuff.