Would you like to add a few years to your life? Make a bigger dent on this earth while you still have the chance?
Studies have shown that regular tea drinkers—especially those who enjoy green tea—live a little longer (and healthier) than their non-tea-drinking counterparts.
And it doesn't take much, just three cups of tea a week, to add an extra 1.26 years to your life.
By my logic and brilliant maths skills (which may or may not be entirely logical or mathematical), surely the 21 plus cups of tea I drink per week will add another 8.82 years to my life?
The study, published in The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, tracked more than 100,000 participants over seven years and found that tea drinkers had a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading causes of death worldwide.
It should be noted that the study focused on real, proper tea (black tea, green tea), not herbal infusions.
How does it work?
The antioxidants in tea, particularly polyphenols like catechins, are believed to play a major role in reducing inflammation, improving blood vessel function, and boosting overall heart health.
They have been shown to protect against certain cancers and lower cholesterol levels, further contributing to increased longevity.
Thankfully, drinking tea is not an arduous task. And I expect no one reading this will feel the burden of having to drink more tea for the sake of longevity.
Indulge in life.
Rebecca Domorev