Does Herbal Tea Dehydrate You?
Tea is an increasingly popular drink due to its wide range of health benefits and delicious varieties. Additionally, drinking tea provides a convenient way of reaching daily fluid intake goals when water becomes dull and boring. Although some tea varieties contain caffeine which may have diuretic effects, most herbal varieties contain minimal levels of caffeine that won’t dehydrate you as quickly; and an average cup of tea provides electrolytes which help the body regulate fluid balance via osmosis. Most herbal infusions such as rooibos and chamomile contain no caffeine and provide just as much hydration as drinking a glass of…