Herbal teas like chamomile and red raspberry offer natural remedies for everything from fertility to digestion. Discover the fat-burning potential of green tea and why hospitals caution against its use with certain medications.
If you love waking up to a cup of hot tea, keep on sipping. This beverage is high in antioxidants, and research shows it may help prevent heart disease, build stronger bones and even improve your mood, according to Harvard Health Publications. Tea isn't perfect, however, and does sometimes come with side effects.
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Caffeinated teas act as a diuretic, making you expel water through urine; however, they also contain hydrating water. Herbal teas typically have no caffeine.
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Bubble teas -- often called boba teas -- come in a variety of flavors, including taro. These drinks are typically made with milk, tea and tapioca pearls, which provide the "bubbles." Despite the name, however, taro bubble tea does not always contain tea leaves, and therefore some versions are not true "teas."
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Like other green teas, the gunpowder variety is associated with a number of important health benefits. Consumed plain, green tea also provides zero-calorie refreshment, making it a friendly choice if you're watching your waistline.
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While Earl Gray tea is a healthy beverage that's safe for most people in moderate doses, drinking too much may cause side effects. As a black tea, Earl Gray has most of the same effects as a plain black brew. In addition, however, it is flavored with oil from the bergamot orange, which may lead to other side effects.
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Although bloating is not a typical reaction to tea, the caffeine may cause this side-effect in rare cases, according to Drugs.com. Teas with artificial sweeteners, such as sorbitol or mannitol, may also cause gas that leads to bloating, as can very hot or cold drinks, according to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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