Drinking tea offers the same hydration qualities as water finds new study

It’s good news for tea lovers as a new clinical study reveals that the drink is just as hydrating as water and with no negative effects.

The study, completed by the Tea Advisory Panel, blows open the myth that tea is supposed to be dehydrating.

In fact,  it was discovered that four mugs of tea per day were found to be just as hydrating as water.

Author of the clinical study notes, Doctor Carrie Ruxton said: “It’s a common misconception that drinking tea can increase the risk of dehydration because of the caffeine content. But this new study proves that there is absolutely no truth behind the theory. Drinking moderate amounts of tea – four mugs a day – offered the same excellent hydration qualities as plain water. There were no statistical differences between regular tea and water when a wide range of blood and urine markers for hydration were tested among the volunteers. In addition, urine volume was similar after tea or water, confirming that we do not urinate more after drinking tea.
 
“This study shows that tea is an excellent way to keep hydration levels topped up throughout the day. Not only is a mug of tea refreshing and delicious, it can be an important part of maintaining proper hydration.”