Tea vs Coffee….. La Cimbali look into the different health benefits they can provide

That first cup of coffee or tea of the day is always something to look forward to as it helps wake us up in the morning. We always hear of people who cannot start their day without either of the two. Are you one of them?

So of these two popular drinks, which do you think has the most number of health benefits?

There is currently constant debate on the risks, benefits and dangers of consuming these drinks regularly, that it's hard for us to know which one is really better. However, it was shown in recent studies that coffee and tea can be good for you in various ways.

The study draws together key facts from a range of studies on the health benefits of tea and coffee, giving connoisseurs of both a reason to stick to their favourite drink. 

Tea time

It states that tea may prevent the development of type 1 diabetes, cut the risk of a heart attack and protect against obesity, heart disease and cancer. 

The results of one study also found that people who drank black tea four times a day for six weeks were found to have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.  However, one word of warning from one study said that by simply adding milk (which many people do) may stop the benefit that it has against cancer.

• The main health benefits of tea drinking that the studies revealed included:
• 3 to 4 cups of tea a day can cut the chance of a heart attack 
• It helps to prevent type 1 diabetes and slow its progression once developed
• Contains fluoride which protects teeth 
• Green tea may protect against lung cancer
• Green tea can reduce the risk of oesophageal cancer in women by up 60 per cent 
• Green and white tea contains anti-oxidants which may have anti-ageing potential
• Tea is hydrating

The Coffee Cup

In the past, coffee was normally thought to be the less healthy drink of the two. However, the recent studies show that coffee also has a number of health benefits.

The studies revealed that coffee too may help prevent diabetes but not type 1 (the same as tea) but type 2.  It can also protect the liver against damage – especially cirrhosis and liver cancer, plus reduce heart disease and the risk of Alzheimers.

• The main health benefits of drinking coffee that the studies revealed included:
• Decreasing the risk of gout in men over 40 
• Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease
• Reducing the risk of dying of heart disease
• Improving short term memory and reaction times especially in the elderly
• Chemicals found in coffee can be used to make new drugs to treat heart disease and insomnia 
• Caffeine in coffee increases the effectiveness of painkillers 

So what are you waiting for? Why not grab a cup of hot, great-tasting coffee brewed from your favorite La Cimbali espresso maker?

Start your day right today. A coffee a day, according to these studies, helps to keep the doctor away. But remember, moderation is always the key.