 An alternative to black tea
Black tea has caffeine, I believe not as high as coffee but enough to make some people have mild to severe side effects if excessively consumed. You know if you are addicted to either by just giving them up for a day. Chances are if you are feeling agitated, headachy, and irritable you may well be suffering withdrawal symptoms. Another sign is not being able to get off to sleep at night after coffee or tea.
Black tea is highly acidic and high in tannin.
A cup of coffee drunk mid morning has the affect of increasing alertness and concentration.
An alternative to black tea that has more of a tea like taste than many other herbal teas is Rooibos or Red tea which is grown in South Africa and available in most western countries. It's a great tea for anyone trying to kick the black tea habit. Rooibos tea is caffeine free. It is rich in flavonoids and the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, and low in tannin.
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