Turns out, drinking iced tea provides mental and physical health benefits.
If you’re wondering if iced tea is good for you, we have good news.
It’s no wonder, then, that tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water.
Victor Protasio
Plus, we share how much tea you should drink and a few iced tea recipes to try.
What Is Tea, Exactly?
Here’s what the science says about drinking iced tea.
Greg DuPree
This is partly because tea boosts blood flow and oxygen delivery to our skin.
Improves Concentration
Tea may improve focus, and not just because it’s caffeinated!
Drinking tea is also likely to improve your mental clarity, mood, and work performance.
Maura McEvoy
We’ll certainly raise a glass to that.
Provides Manganese
Manganese is an essential mineral that encourages a healthy immune system and supports bone development.
It’s naturally found in many foods and is especially robust in black tea.
How Much Iced Tea Should You Drink?
Despite the many health benefits of iced tea, there are instances where drinking tea may harm your health.
Here are a few things to consider when choosing the best tea variety for drinking.
Brewing your own iced tea drink at home with one of these recipes.
We love the color and tang that fresh lemon provides as a garnish.
The recipe calls for sugar, but you could sub honey if you’re worried about an insulin spike.
Garnish with mint leaves.
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