Many friends enjoy drinking strong tea, especially many men. So, what are the benefits of drinking strong tea? What are the side effects? Let's take a look with the editor below.

Benefits of strong tea: Strong tea refers to tea brewed with more leaves than usual. Drinking strong tea also has certain benefits: it clears heat and detoxifies, fights cancer, aids digestion, enhances memory, and refreshes the mind. People with damp-heat or those who frequently smoke or drink alcohol can drink strong tea to clear heat, detoxify, and help sober up. After eating too much greasy food, drinking some strong tea can help reduce greasiness. Those with oral inflammation or sore throat can also drink strong tea for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Side effects of strong tea: Drinking too much strong tea also has side effects. Frequent excessive consumption can easily lead to fluoride poisoning and cause the loss of various nutrients. The excessive caffeine in strong tea can also lead to over-excitement of the nerves, severe insomnia, and is not good for the stomach and heart. Strong tea may hinder iron absorption, potentially causing anemia, especially in women. Therefore, women should try to drink less strong tea during menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation.