What about drinking tea and coffee together?

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In 2020, a study published by Japanese researchers in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care journal found that drinking both green tea and coffee daily may help diabetic patients extend their lifespan and improve their quality of life.

This study included nearly 5,000 Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes, tracking their health status for at least five years to assess the impact of various beverages on the lifespan of type 2 diabetes patients.

Research has found that compared to those who do not drink green tea or coffee, individuals who consume either beverage have lower all-cause mortality rates, with the lowest mortality observed among those who drink both.

This is related to the presence of many beneficial substances in green tea, such as phenolic compounds, theanine, and caffeine. Among them, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most common tea polyphenol component, known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic properties. Additionally, coffee also contains phenolic compounds and various bioactive components, including chlorogenic acid, which influences health through multiple mechanisms such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

At this point, tea lovers and coffee enthusiasts can finally stop arguing—“coffee plus tea” is the perfect combination.