Don't Make These 5 Mistakes While Sipping Chai During Monsoon

The nippy weather and heavy downpour are making us crave chai more than ever before. If you are one of us, then you can totally relate to this feeling! Sipping a hot cup of masala chai while enjoying the pitter-patter on the window panes is therapeutic, calming our mind and body instantly. As a result, you end up having multiple servings of tea throughout the day, and that's where things go wrong. Excess of everything is bad for health, and it stands true for chai too. In fact, there are a few mistakes you make unknowingly, withering the goodness of chai. Now, if you are wondering what these mistakes are, then stay back as we will take you through some of the errors that you must not repeat while drinking tea, especially during this season.

Here Are 5 Mistakes To Avoid While Drinking Tea:

1. Going overboard with tea:

Tea contains tannins, which if taken in excess, may disrupt your body's ability to absorb iron. Alongside, the caffeine in tea is also known for flushing out water from the body, leading to dehydration. Hence, experts recommend drinking not more than two cups of tea in a day to enjoy the goodness to the fullest.

2. Adding too much masala to tea:

We understand the kick of masala in chai refuels you with energy. But having it in excess may affect you negatively. Chai masala usually contains ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf, and nutmeg - each of which is hot in nature. According to Ayurveda, having more of these heating spices may disrupt the vata, pitta, and kapha balance in the body. We suggest adding a moderate amount of masala in chai and brewing properly to enjoy the aroma and flavours, along with the benefits.

3. Drinking tea on an empty stomach:

For most of us, a day doesn't start without a cup of chai. But do you know, having it on an empty stomach can slow down the process of metabolism in the body? This may further lead to indigestion, bloating, constipation, and several other gut problems. Hence, experts suggest having tea with some food to avoid these hazards.
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4. Boiling tea leaves for too long:

How you brew your tea also describes its taste, aroma, and goodness. You will often find people brewing tea leaves for a long time while making masala chai. But that's not how it's done. Boiling tea for too long not only makes the beverage bitter and pungent but also produces an excessive amount of caffeine, making it bad for health. Click here for some smart and healthy tips to keep in mind while brewing tea.

5. Having tea just after a meal:

Many of you have a tendency to end a wholesome meal with a cup of tea. But that's not a great practice as tea leaves are acidic in nature and can affect the digestion process. Besides, the tannins also disrupt the iron and protein absorption in the body. So, it is always suggested to wait for at least an hour before having your post-meal tea.
Now that you are aware of the common mistakes while having tea and how to avoid them, we suggest including it in your monsoon diet judiciously and enjoying the season to the fullest. Meanwhile, here's a fool-proof masala chai recipe for you to enjoy while experiencing the rain.
Happy Monsoon, everyone!

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