Research shows that drinking excessive tea in summer can wreak havoc on our health.

A cup of warm tea might be your best companion all year round. Well, it truly feels wonderful to kick start the day with the perfect cup of tea! Also, it goes without saying that tea is a celebration of life, as it adds rhythm to our surroundings.

However, as research has found, drinking excessive tea in summer is quite detrimental to human health. Why? Let's learn that in this article.

So, read ahead!

It may increase body temperature

Research shows excessive consumption of tea increases heat levels in the body. During the hot season, this produces a heat load in your body (for obvious reasons), making you sweat more. This can further lead to many other issues.

It may cause dehydration

Dehydration is one of the major health issues in summer. Tea is high in caffeine which reduces the water level in the body, leading you to be dehydrated.

Also, tea's diuretic properties increase urine production in the body, which is also linked to dehydration.

It may cause digestive issues

The high amounts of caffeine in tea can take a serious toll on your body's digestive system. As your digestion process already remains weak in summer, this becomes a lot worse this season.

As studies have found, drinking excessive tea in summer can lead to nausea, bloating, IBS, diarrhea, and more.

It may reduce iron absorption

Tea contains tannins which reduce your body’s iron absorption capabilities. As studies have found, this gets exacerbated during the hot season.

So, if you have low iron levels, do lower your tea consumption in summer.

It may lead to sleep deprivation

Caffeine may inhibit melatonin (a hormone that is linked to our sleep cycle) production in the body, which further results in a poor sleep cycle. So, in summer, when sleep issues are already on the rise, tea can only exacerbate the condition.

Notably, sleep deprivation is associated with stress, tension, fatigue, and many other issues.