It is very common myth in our culture not to drink water after taking tea. But no one gives us reason. Mostly, they are our mothers who forbid us from drinking water after taking tea. It happened many times with me and I am just like, why mom, I am thirsty, I need to drink water but continue insisting saying no.
But today I will tell you it is just a myth or reality. And yes, drinking hot and cold together is not a safe combination. Let me tell you today how dangerous it can be for you to drink cold water after taking hot tea. The combination of hot tea and cold water can be harmful not only for the teeth but also to the stomach. More-ever drinking water after taking tea can calm the heart and harm health.
Why do we feel thirsty after drinking tea?
According to the scientist, cups of tea contain almost 50mg of caffeine which act as a diuretic. It causes removal of water from extracellular fluid into kidney tubules. Hence kidney produces more urine and water lost. So our body becomes dehydrated and we feel thirst. But water should not be drink later at least 15-20 minutes. This habit can be very harmful in the long run. Also do not drink more than 2-3 cup of tea a day.
Negative effects of drinking water after taking tea
1. Toothache: drinking hot tea after fresh and cold water can cause toothache. Sudden change in temperature of mouth can affect nerves and upper layer of the enamel. This increase the sensitivity of the teeth, causing the problem of feeling cold and hot.
2. Gastric or peptic ulcer: it can cause gastric ulcer due to change in stomach PH leading acidity and sometime diarrhea
3. Runny nose
4. Sore throat : taking heat and cold at same time also cause throat problems.
According to research on heart failure, drinking hot, cold, or refrigerated water after hot tea also increases the risk of heart failure. Also, never go into the AC in bright sunlight. There is also a risk of heart disease. Drink water before tea. It is better to drink water 30 or 15 minutes before drinking tea.
In fact, when you drink 1 glass of water before tea and coffee, the amount of acid in the body decreases. Because of this, there is no risk of stomach gas, acidity, cancer, ulcers. Now you should know how harmful it is to drink water after drinking tea. In that case, if you also have this habit, overcome it today.