When you sip the soothing drink can affect its good-for-you properties.
Heres the best time for tea time.
Green tea is renowned for its health-promoting properties.
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Factors Affecting Antioxidant Absorption
One cup of green tea isnt the same as the next.
After Meals
For some, drinking green tea is a nice way to end a meal.
Evening
For many people sipping tea is a relaxing bedtime ritual.
Decaf is an option, though this decreases the amount of flavonoids in tea, says Dubost.
The timing of when you sip the brew may affect how well you absorb those antioxidants.
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