The story goes that Chinese Emperor Shen Nung first tasted tea as a beverage when he and his soldiers were busy sheltering under a tree and some windblown tea leaves fell into a pot of boiling water, which then infused into it and resulted into today's most consumed drink . First discovered in China in 2737 BC, tea went on to become a staple within Asian culture where it was a symbolic part of religious rituals before it turned into a drink and a medicinal cure. To compete with China’s tea production monopoly, Britishers first introduced the tea crop commercially in India in 1824 and ever since then, it is grown in bulk across Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Assam with 900,000 tonnes of tea reportedly produced in the country.
On the other hand, as the demand for wellness -centric products continues to rise, functional coffee stands out as a delightful and accessible means of fostering a healthier lifestyle where beyond the caffeine jolt, it has become a wellness ally, blending pleasure with purpose in every cup. Tea vs coffee: Which is better? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Subrata Das, HOD - Internal Medicine and Diabetology at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru, shared, “Tea and coffee both offer health benefits due to their caffeine and antioxidants, improving energy levels, and mental alertness, and potentially aiding in weight loss. Tea, rich in L-Theanine, is calming and promotes relaxation and hydration, helping with stress reduction and sleep.
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