2024-07-11 06:27:29
Tea is consumed the most in India. There are many different ways of making tea and everyone enjoys tea in their own way. Mostly milk-leaf tea is made in Indian homes. If you observe, most people try only one way of making tea and that is to boil the tea leaves in water on high flame for a long time.
Most people believe that boiling tea for a long time makes strong tea and the taste is also wonderful. However, some people boil milk and tea leaves together. Do you know that the method of making tea by boiling tea leaves for a long time is very dangerous for health.
Nutritionist and Dietician Shikha Agarwal Sharma According to, if tea is made in the right way, it has many benefits like strengthening the immune system, weight loss and blood sugar level control. Keep in mind that tea leaves contain caffeine and boiling it too much is harmful for health.
Cancer risk
According to experts, tea is rich in tannins – a group of polyphenolic biomolecules found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine and tea. Tannins are large molecules found in tea, coffee etc. They bind to proteins, cellulose, starch and minerals, making it difficult for the body to absorb iron. Boiling tea too much (for more than 4-5 minutes) increases the amount of tannins, which can prevent iron absorption. Also, boiling tea too much reduces the nutrients in tea, makes it more sour, can cause acidity and can also create cancer-causing elements.
Nutrients become less
Tea leaves contain essential nutrients and minerals such as flavonoids, catechins, polyphenols, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, calcium and fluoride. Experts believe that excessive boiling reduces the nutrients found in tea and milk, such as calcium, vitamin B12 and C.
Blocked iron absorption
Experts said that an element called tannin is found in tea. It is found in many fruits, vegetables and nuts. By boiling tea for too long or repeatedly, tannin can prevent the absorption of iron in the body, which can lead to anemia in your body.
Stomach problems
Boiling tea leaves and milk too much destroys the milk proteins. This can cause problems in digesting milk and can lead to stomach pain, acidity, bloating and gas problems. Obviously, boiling milk tea too much gives a burning smell and makes it bitter to drink.
Harmful effects of boiling tea leaves and milk together for too long
At high temperatures, the lactose in milk reacts chemically with the protein. Over time, if consumed in large quantities, they can combine to form substances harmful to the body. Boiling this mixture too much can form substances like acrylamide in the milk, especially when carbohydrates are present in it. Acrylamide can cause cancer.
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The right way to brew tea
According to experts, keeping the leaves in hot water for 2 minutes helps in getting more of the nutrients polyphenols present in them. Keeping them for longer than this can spoil the quality of the tea. Boiling may not give any benefit, but it can make the tea taste bitter. To increase the taste and benefits of tea, you should know the right way to make tea.
How to make tea
- Boil water in a pan and then turn off the gas.
- Add one spoon of tea leaves in it and keep it covered for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add some milk and any sweetener of your choice and enjoy the tea.
- Boiling tea leaves in water reduces their nutrition, taste and aroma.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.