Tea: drink of the gods

[ias]

Tea 'healthier' drink than water [BBC News]
- as if further evidence was really needed for the benefits of a nice cuppa.

Comments

[ruthj]

Just don't drink it too hot.

"Very hot drinks and foods probably increase the risk for cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx and oesophagus"

Key TJ. Schatzkin A. Willett WC. Allen NE. Spencer EA. Travis RC. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of cancer. Public Health Nutrition. Vol. 7(1 A)(pp 187-200), 2004.

RuthJ

[ias]

As nmg will atest, I'm infamous for drinking my tea at lukewarm temperatures and then leaving half full cups of cold tea about the place.

[ruthj]

As H will attest, I have a tendency to do the same. Here's to lukewarm tea!