Can I drink coffee and tea together?

Coffee and tea are two more popular ones, one originated in the West and the other originated in my country. Both drinks have certain effects and side effects on the human body. There is no problem in terms of nutrition to drink them together. However, since both coffee and tea have a refreshing effect, if they are consumed together, it is likely to affect a person's mental state and even cause insomnia.

1. Can coffee and tea be drunk together?

The main components of tea include caffeine, tannins, vitamin C, amino acids, catechins, flavonoids and phenols, etc. The content of different tea ingredients is slightly different. Some are rich in vitamin C and some teas are higher in calories.

The main component of coffee is caffeine, which is the most notable of all the ingredients in coffee. It is a type of phytoxanthin (animal muscle component) with the same properties as theobromine in cocoa and theanolide in green tea. The caffeine in coffee beans has stimulating and diuretic effects, which is also an important reason why coffee can refresh people.

From the perspective of nutritional content, there is no conflict between the two. In theory, they can be consumed together. From a functional perspective, both coffee and tea have the effect of refreshing the mind. Coffee works on the brain, while tea works on the stomach and intestines. Drinking coffee and tea together does no harm to the body, but drinking them at the same time requires a higher level of regulation of body functions because the body has to secrete two digestive enzymes at the same time. Moreover, drinking a lot of water at the same time is not good for the body's acid-base balance. It is recommended to drink coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, and warm water or honey water in the evening.

2. How to drink coffee

When a cup of coffee is brought to you, don't rush to drink it. It should be a gradual process, just like tasting tea or wine, to achieve the purpose of relaxation, refreshment and enjoyment. An expert coffee tasting expert will definitely experience the rich aroma first when the coffee is served, that is, take a deep breath towards the coffee cup. All the beauty is here. Then, blow away the coffee oil and take a small sip. This is the original flavor of coffee. Then add sugar and milk according to your personal preference and savor it carefully.

3. Precautions for drinking tea

For black tea, the newer the tea leaves are, the better. For new black tea, do not drink it immediately. It is better to leave it for a while before drinking. Because when new tea is just produced, it contains relatively more ingredients that have certain effects on the human body, and it is not good for the human body if consumed. It is better to leave it for a while and drink it when it is almost oxidized in the air.

Black tea is best drunk hot. Black tea is a warm tea. Drinking it regularly can nourish and protect the stomach. It is also helpful for ulcers and other problems. However, if you drink black tea after it has cooled down or if it is left for a longer period of time, the nutritional value of the tea will be reduced and it may also affect your stomach.

Do not drink black tea while taking medicine. Some ingredients in black tea will react with the ingredients in the medicine, reducing the efficacy of the medicine. So don't drink tea when taking medicine.