Coffee or Tea - Which one will it be?!?!

Even for a coffee lover like me, I sometimes like a good cup of tea. Coffee and tea is an indispensable social tradition all over the world.  They are among the world’s most popular beverages.

Coffee and tea are known for both its beneficial and adverse effects on human health.

Energy boosting effects

The caffeine in coffee elevates your energy levels. Caffeine increases alertness and reduces fatigue by increasing dopamine levels and blocking adenosine. The amount of caffeine considered safe for human consumption is 400 mg per day. One 8-ounce cup (240 ml) of brewed coffee contains an average of 95 mg of caffeine, compared with 47 mg in the same serving of black tea. 

Though tea is lower in caffeine, it’s rich in L-theanine, a powerful antioxidant that also stimulates your brain. Unlike caffeine, L-theanine may provide anti-stress effects by increasing your brain’s alpha waves, which help you calm down and relax. This counteracts the arousing effect of caffeine and gives you a relaxed but alert mental state without feeling drowsy. Studies have found that consuming L-theanine along with caffeine — as in tea — may help you maintain your alertness, focus, attention, and sharpness  

Both coffee and tea increase your energy levels. While coffee gives you an instant kick, tea offers a smooth boost.  Which one do you prefer?

Source: Healthline