COFFEE VS TEA
Coffee and tea are two of the most popular beverages in Canada.
Which drink weighs in with more health benefits?
Find out.
Round 1 : Caffeine
Which has LESS caffeine – black coffee or black tea?
WINNER! – Tea
Tea has 43 mg caffeine per cup (8oz)
Coffee Has135mg caffeine per cup (8oz)
Health Canada recommends no more than 400mg of caffeine per day (about three cups of coffee and
nine cups of tea).
Source : Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/caf/food-caf-aliments-eng.php
Round 2 : Hydration
Which drink hydrates more, a cup of black coffee or a cup of black tea?
WINNER! - Tea
Because of the caffeine content, tea hydrates more than coffee, but both provide similar hydrating
properties to water.
Source : National Center for Biotechnology Information:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21450118
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24416202
Authors: Sophie C. Killer, Andrew K. Blannin, and Asker E. Jeukendrup; School of Sport and Exercise
Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Dylan Thompson,
Editor.
Round 3 : Exercise
Is it better to drink coffee or tea before a workout?
WINNER! - Coffee
Studies show drinking a cup of coffee before a workout can boost energy, endurance, and reduce
fatigue.
Source :The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/87/3/778.abstract
Round 4 : Fat
Which is better for shrinking fat cells – black coffee or green tea?
WINNER! - Tea
Green tea can help shrink more fat cells during moderate exercise and improve insulin sensitivity.
Source : Coffee Association of Canada
http://www.coffeeassoc.com/contact-us/
Round 5 : Teeth
Which drink stains teeth less – black coffee or black tea?
WINNER! - Coffee
Tea stains teeth more than coffee. Theaflavins in oxidized teas adhere to the surfaces of teeth more
than the staining compounds found in a cup of coffee.
Source : Colgate
http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/cosmetic-dentistry/teeth-whitening/article/sw281474979065240
The verdict
Which drink is better for overall health?
Both coffee and tea contain essential nutrients and antioxidants. Coffee has been shown to reduce Type
2 diabetes, while green tea can aid in preventing prostate cancer and repairing a weak immune system.
Both tea and coffee have health benefits, but be mindful of additives – one tablespoon of cream adds 52
calories and 5 grams of fat, and a teaspoon of sugar adds 15-20 calories with 4 grams of sugar.
Sources :
http://www.coffeeandhealth.ca/antioxidants.htm
The Calorie Counter
http://www.thecaloriecounter.com/Foods/100/1053/Food.aspx