Winter is known for the best time for flue, migraine-related issues, cold and fever. Other than professional treatments we tend to treat such small-time troubles with our every day cups.  Coffee and tea not only provide cosy morning rituals and boosts of energy during midday slumps; these hot drinks have also been long acknowledged for their medicinal properties, which primarily come from the caffeine and antioxidants found in coffee beans and tea leaves.

Some best known benefits of drinking tea are:

• The most known benefit of tea is its antioxidant quality. It’s anti-inflammatory and protects against cancer, mouth ulcer, and other genetic disorders.
• Tea contains antiviral properties that can help you stave off the flu.
• It protects the digestive system.

Let’s check out some benefits of drinking coffee:

• Two cups of coffee can cut post-workout muscle pain by up to 48%.
• Coffee drinkers have less risk of heart disease.
• Coffee drinkers have stronger DNA.

Instead of the mere presence of caffeine, both tea and coffee are known for a number of health-related benefits.

They Can Wake You Up

The winter months contain the shortest days of the year. With the sun rising later in the day and setting earlier, it can be difficult to energize in the morning. Thanks to the caffeine content, both tea and coffee are great choices for getting your morning started or getting a little extra energy halfway through the day.  While coffee kickstarts your morning with a zing of energy, a cup of tea will do you good if you’re looking for a little boost instead of being wired all day. 

Lowered Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

According to researchers, polyphenols from coffee or tea consumption can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and help improve insulin secretion and sensitivity. All you can do is to control or avoid the sugar limits.

Can Help Boost the Immune System

Different variants of tea and coffee are enriched with immune-boosting properties which can help boost the immune system.

Helps You Stay Hydrated

During the winter months, we are much less likely to stay hydrated. When it’s hot during the summer, we are much more likely to drink water because our bodies need it. But when it’s colder outside, we don’t always remember to stay hydrated. Drinking tea or coffee will help you stay hydrated through the winter months. Though tea serves this purpose better!

Protection Against Liver Disease and Cancer

Coffee is high in antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals that can cause degradation to cells (associated with premature ageing) and contribute to the development of some cancers. The antioxidants found in coffee may be beneficial in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and may reduce the risk of liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, the antioxidants of green tea may help to reduce tumour growth.

Protection from Cardiovascular Disease

As studies suggest the consumption of both coffee and green tea may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers have found that antioxidants in coffee may offer protective effects on the vascular system.

A regular cup of tea or coffee with or without milk can provide these said benefits. While coffee is higher in both caffeine and antioxidants than tea and tea is comparatively lighter concoction among the two. So you can consider having two to three cups of tea but not more than two cups of coffee per day as per the experts.