Every day, most people begin their day with either a hot cup of coffee or tea. Coffee beans and tea leaves are harvested in various ways around the world, resulting in hundreds of flavor variations for both. Each option provides similar health benefits, with some notable differences. Whether you prefer coffee or tea, your morning beverage could help you live a healthier and longer life. Let’s see how coffee and tea stack up against each other.
Benefits of drinking coffee
Because of its caffeine and antioxidant content, coffee, as coffee lovers will attest, has a plethora of potential health benefits. Certain additives can improve the health and flavor of coffee. Here are some of the benefits of drinking coffee for your health.
Coffee can help you remember things better, feel happier, react faster, and have more energy. A cup of coffee can improve your overall brain function, putting you in a better mood and making it easier to concentrate.
Indirectly, coffee can also help you lose weight. Drinking coffee before a workout can provide an energy boost, but make sure to drink plenty of water as well. Caffeine signals your cells to break down body fat when you exercise, which allows you to get more out of your workout.
Aside from the usual Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Cafes, here are some must-try cafes in the Metro:
This coffee shop in Katipunan, Quezon City, is tucked in one of White Plains’ quiet corners and has a neighborhood café vibe down to a tee. We can still get a Cappuccino despite the pandemic, only we can’t plant ourselves there with our laptops or good books for a cool P130.
Habitual Coffee
The coffee shop is known for being on the low-key end of the spectrum, providing a small-town feel even in the middle of a bustling mall. This fantastic coffee shop can be found in the food court of Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City,Taguig. Their Iced Mocha (P160) is a rich and chocolatey coffee treat.
Benefits of drinking tea
Remember how our parents and grandparents would drink tea, especially before they started working, and you would always be curious of the tag that was hanging on the cup, wondering how the steaming liquid tastes?
Tea has been consumed for thousands of years. This drink has become ingrained in many cultures around the world, and for good reason: it is extremely beneficial to your health. Different types of tea have different properties, but they all have health benefits. Because black and green teas contain caffeine, they provide many of the same benefits as coffee, such as aiding in energy and focus. Teas with little or no caffeine are ideal for caffeine-sensitive people.
Tea consumption has been linked to improved heart health. Drinking tea, along with other healthy lifestyle choices, can help you avoid cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. For this benefit, include a few cups of green or matcha tea in your daily diet.
No wonder our parents love tea so much, Tea can boost your immune system’s response time. For centuries, certain types of tea have been prescribed as part of natural medicine after an illness or injury. When you’re sick, tea has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help you feel better.
We’ve listed down places for you to spend your alone time or to grab a cup of tea and some pastries!
TWG
TWG Tea Salon and Boutique offers an extensive selection of teas from around the world, as well as an impressive selection of sweet and savory treats that even non-tea drinkers will enjoy.
There are a lot of options to try. Three Tea Time Set Menus—the 1837 (P325), Chic (P500), and Fortune (P650)—can customize your set from a variety of finger sandwiches, tarts, and macarons. Tea can be served hot or iced and is ideal for sharing. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.,
Lusso
A great place for afternoon tea, with a Traditional Afternoon High Tea menu (starts at P650) that you can customize if you want a set for one or two people. Tea sandwiches and pastries, as well as scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserves, are available at Lusso. Lusso is located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City.
Downside of Coffee and Tea
Both coffee and tea have potential drawbacks. It is critical to consume black tea and coffee in moderation in order to reap the health benefits without risking adverse effects.
There is no clear winner between coffee and tea. Which option is healthier is determined by your personal wellness objectives. Tea may be preferable if you want to get a better night’s sleep. If you want to lose weight, you might prefer coffee. However, if you want to protect your body from illnesses, you could drink either. It all depends on the boost or mood you’re looking for.
