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Although green tea is very beneficial for your health, it can also cause side effects such as anxiety and upset stomach. Follow these simple steps to have the best green tea experience.

Steps

1. 1 Drink green tea when fresh but lightly chilled. Hot tea can damage your digestive system. In addition, recent research suggests that drinking too much hot tea may contribute to the development of throat cancer. In addition, tea constituents such as catechins, theanine and vitamins C and B are depleted over time through oxidation, so only fresh tea is beneficial for health. Old tea can also contain bacteria, especially since its antibacterial properties diminish over time.
2. 2 Brew the same tea leaves in moderation. With each subsequent infusion, cancerous substances (often pesticides) are drawn from the leaves themselves.
3. 3 Do not consume overly concentrated tea. Tea that is too strong contains a lot of caffeine and polyphenols. Too much caffeine can cause tremors and heart palpitations, and too much polyphenols can cause stomach upset.
4. 4 Make sure the tea can be used with any medications or supplements you may be taking. Compounds in tea can interact with certain substances. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for confirmation.
5. 5 Don't drink too many cups of tea! The UK Tea Council recommends drinking no more than 6 cups of tea a day. For health benefits, 3-4 cups are recommended.
6. 6 Drink tea one hour before or after meals. Several compounds in tea inhibit the absorption of calcium and non-heme iron. Excessive tea consumption can worsen the symptoms of those prone to iron deficiency anemia. Adding milk to tea can negate the calcium absorption problem, as the oxalate in tea binds to calcium in milk rather than calcium in food.