Iran has halted the imports of tea and basmati rice from India. It has stopped signing contracts for fresh imports. Why? Is it because of the ongoing anti-hijab protests or is there something else? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Iran halts imports of rice & tea from India

<p>Research on over 1 million people from eight countries discovered that moderate use of black, green, or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The findings, being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), suggest that drinking at least four cups of tea a day is associated with a 17 per cent lower risk of T2D over an average period of 10 years.</p>

<p>"Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes", says lead author Xiaying Li from Wuhan University of Science and Technology in China.</p>

<p>While it's long been known that regularly drinking tea may be beneficial for health because of the various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic compounds tea contains, less clear has been the relationship between tea drinking and the risk of T2D. So far, published cohort studies and meta-analyses have reported inconsistent findings.</p>

<p>To address this uncertainty, researchers conducted a cohort study and a dose-response meta-analysis to better define the relationship between tea consumption and future T2DM risk.</p>

<p>First, they studied 5,199 adults (2583 men, 2616 women) with no history of T2D (average age 42) from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), who were recruited in 1997 and followed until 2009. The CHNS is a multicentre prospective study looking at the economics, sociological issues and health of residents from nine provinces.</p>

<p>At the outset, participants filled in food and drink frequency questionnaires and provided information on lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption. Overall, 2,379 (46%) participants reported drinking tea, and by the end of the study, 522 (10%) participants had developed T2D.</p>

<p>After adjusting for factors that are known to be linked with increased risk of T2D, like age, sex, and physical inactivity, researchers found that tea drinkers had a similar risk of developing T2D compared to non-drinkers. And the results did not change significantly when analysed by age and sex, or when participants who developed diabetes during the first 3 years of follow-up were excluded.</p>

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<p>In the next step of the study, the researchers did a systematic review of all cohort studies investigating tea drinking and the risk of T2D in adults (aged 18 or older) up to September 2021. Overall, 19 cohort studies involving 1,076,311 participants from eight countries [1] were included in the dose-response meta-analysis.</p>

<p>They explored the potential impact of different types of tea (green tea, oolong tea, and black tea), frequency of tea drinking (less than 1 cup/day, 1-3 cups/day, and 4 or more cups/day), sex (male and female), and the location of the study (Europe and America, or Asia), on the risk of T2D.</p>

<p>Overall, the meta-analysis found a linear association between tea drinking and T2D risk, with each cup of tea consumed per day reducing the risk of developing T2D by around 1%. When compared with adults who didn`t drink tea, those who drank 1-3 cups daily lowered their risk of T2D by 4%, while those who consumed at least 4 cups every day reduced their risk by 17%.</p>

<p>The associations were observed regardless of the type of tea participants drank, whether they were male or female, or where they lived, suggesting that it may be the amount of tea consumed, rather than any other factor, that plays a major role.</p>

<p>"While more research needs to be done to determine the exact dosage and mechanisms behind these observations, our findings suggest that drinking tea is beneficial in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but only at high doses (at least 4 cups a day)", says Li.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-nutritionist-shares-13-expert-tips-to-manage-health-during-festive-season-517179" hreflang="en">Nutritionist shares 13 expert tips to manage health during festive season</a></p>

<p>She adds, "It is possible that particular components in tea, such as polyphenols, may reduce blood glucose levels, but a sufficient amount of these bioactive compounds may be needed to be effective. It may also explain why we did not find an association between tea drinking and type 2 diabetes in our cohort study because we did not look at higher tea consumption."</p>

<p>Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that's made from the same plant used to make green and black teas. The difference is how the tea is processed--green tea is not allowed to oxidise much, black tea is allowed to oxidise until it turns black, and oolong tea is partially oxidised.</p>

<p>Despite the important findings, the authors note that the study is observational and cannot prove that drinking tea reduced the risk of T2D, but suggests that it is likely to contribute. And the researchers point to several caveats, including that they relied on subjective assessments of the quantities of tea consumed and they cannot rule out the possibility that residual confounding by other lifestyle and physiological factors may have affected the results.</p>


Research on over 1 million people from eight countries discovered that moderate use of black, green, or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Research on over 1 million people from eight countries discovered that moderate use of black, green, or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The findings, being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), suggest that drinking at least four cups of tea a day is associated with a 17 per cent lower risk of T2D over an average period of 10 years. "Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes", says lead author Xiaying Li from Wuhan University of Science and Technology in China. While it's long been known that regularly drinking tea may be beneficial for health because of the various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic compounds tea contains, less clear has been the relationship between tea drinking and the risk of T2D. So far, published cohort studies and meta-analyses have reported inconsistent findings. To address this uncertainty, researchers conducted a cohort study and a dose-response meta-analysis to better define the relationship between tea consumption and future T2DM risk. First, they studied 5,199 adults (2583 men, 2616 women) with no history of T2D (average age 42) from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), who were recruited in 1997 and followed until 2009. The CHNS is a multicentre prospective study looking at the economics, sociological issues and health of residents from nine provinces. At the outset, participants filled in food and drink frequency questionnaires and provided information on lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption. Overall, 2,379 (46%) participants reported drinking tea, and by the end of the study, 522 (10%) participants had developed T2D. After adjusting for factors that are known to be linked with increased risk of T2D, like age, sex, and physical inactivity, researchers found that tea drinkers had a similar risk of developing T2D compared to non-drinkers. And the results did not change significantly when analysed by age and sex, or when participants who developed diabetes during the first 3 years of follow-up were excluded. Also read: Drink multiple cups of tea, lower diabetes & heart disease risk, study reveals In the next step of the study, the researchers did a systematic review of all cohort studies investigating tea drinking and the risk of T2D in adults (aged 18 or older) up to September 2021. Overall, 19 cohort studies involving 1,076,311 participants from eight countries [1] were included in the dose-response meta-analysis. They explored the potential impact of different types of tea (green tea, oolong tea, and black tea), frequency of tea drinking (less than 1 cup/day, 1-3 cups/day, and 4 or more cups/day), sex (male and female), and the location of the study (Europe and America, or Asia), on the risk of T2D. Overall, the meta-analysis found a linear association between tea drinking and T2D risk, with each cup of tea consumed per day reducing the risk of developing T2D by around 1%. When compared with adults who didn`t drink tea, those who drank 1-3 cups daily lowered their risk of T2D by 4%, while those who consumed at least 4 cups every day reduced their risk by 17%. The associations were observed regardless of the type of tea participants drank, whether they were male or female, or where they lived, suggesting that it may be the amount of tea consumed, rather than any other factor, that plays a major role. "While more research needs to be done to determine the exact dosage and mechanisms behind these observations, our findings suggest that drinking tea is beneficial in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but only at high doses (at least 4 cups a day)", says Li. Also read: Nutritionist shares 13 expert tips to manage health during festive season She adds, "It is possible that particular components in tea, such as polyphenols, may reduce blood glucose levels, but a sufficient amount of these bioactive compounds may be needed to be effective. It may also explain why we did not find an association between tea drinking and type 2 diabetes in our cohort study because we did not look at higher tea consumption." Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that's made from the same plant used to make green and black teas. The difference is how the tea is processed--green tea is not allowed to oxidise much, black tea is allowed to oxidise until it turns black, and oolong tea is partially oxidised. Despite the important findings, the authors note that the study is observational and cannot prove that drinking tea reduced the risk of T2D, but suggests that it is likely to contribute. And the researchers point to several caveats, including that they relied on subjective assessments of the quantities of tea consumed and they cannot rule out the possibility that residual confounding by other lifestyle and physiological factors may have affected the results.

Drinking tea may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes: Study

<p>A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. According to the researchers, the study involved more than one million adult participants across eight countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The result of the study indicated that drinking just one to three cups of your favourite tea beverage lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by four per cent. Meanwhile, it also reduced the risk of developing diabetes by one per cent for every extra cuppa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes," said a researcher related to the study.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The researchers associated with the study pointed out that the benefits of drinking tea could be related to the presence of&nbsp;polyphenols in tea leaves which produce antioxidants.</p>

<p>These compounds help the human body by reducing inflammation and stress in the body. Consequently, it helps in reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month also showed the positive effects of drinking tea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-drinking-tea-has-possible-health-benefits-study-says-511370">Drinking tea might help you live longer, study says</a></strong></p>

<p>Notably, scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the end, researchers concluded that drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent&nbsp;to 13 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

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A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality.

A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality. The study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. According to the researchers, the study involved more than one million adult participants across eight countries. The result of the study indicated that drinking just one to three cups of your favourite tea beverage lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by four per cent. Meanwhile, it also reduced the risk of developing diabetes by one per cent for every extra cuppa. "Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes," said a researcher related to the study. WATCH | Gravitas: Study: 2 cups of tea a day may help you live longer × The researchers associated with the study pointed out that the benefits of drinking tea could be related to the presence of polyphenols in tea leaves which produce antioxidants. These compounds help the human body by reducing inflammation and stress in the body. Consequently, it helps in reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions. As reported by WION, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month also showed the positive effects of drinking tea. Read more: Drinking tea might help you live longer, study says Notably, scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc. In the end, researchers concluded that drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent to 13 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Drink multiple cups of tea, lower diabetes & heart disease risk, study reveals

A study claims that 2 cups of tea a day will help you live longer, it will also reduce your risk of dying from a heart disease or stroke. Does this mean you should drink more tea? Also, what kind of tea should you drink? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas: Study: 2 cups of tea a day may help you live longer

<p>Drinking tea on a regular basis can boost your health and might even help you live longer, a study has revealed. The beverage is known to reduce inflammation and green tea already has known benefits. But now the new study published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine says that black tea might have equal benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent&nbsp;to 13 per cent. The study also found the association held up for heart disease deaths, but there was no clear trend for cancer deaths, Associated Press reported.</p>

<p>However, experts have advised caution, saying that a study based on observations doesn't give the full picture. There is a possibility that tea drinkers might be healthy because of other reasons. They further said&nbsp;that there isn't enough evidence to make people change their tea habits.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Drinking tea on a regular basis can boost your health and might even help you live longer, a study has revealed. The beverage is known to reduce inflammation and green tea already has known benefits.

Drinking tea on a regular basis can boost your health and might even help you live longer, a study has revealed. The beverage is known to reduce inflammation and green tea already has known benefits. But now the new study published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine says that black tea might have equal benefits. Scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc. Drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent to 13 per cent. The study also found the association held up for heart disease deaths, but there was no clear trend for cancer deaths, Associated Press reported. However, experts have advised caution, saying that a study based on observations doesn't give the full picture. There is a possibility that tea drinkers might be healthy because of other reasons. They further said that there isn't enough evidence to make people change their tea habits. (With inputs from agencies)

Drinking tea might help you live longer, study says

<p>The pictures of Akshata Murty serving tea to journalists and photographers waiting outside her residence have been picked up by Twitter users and it has gone viral as the pictures came soon after Rishi Sunak launched his bid to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following Boris Johnson's resignation. The viral photos of Murty serving tea and biscuit to the journalists and photographers outside their family home in London are from a few days ago. Reportedly, Sunak did not come out of the residence.</p>

<p>Josh Gafson from Sky News shared the photos of Murty bringing them tea. “Big thanks to @RishiSunak’s wife who very kindly brought us tea and biscuits outside his house! P.S. It was very good tea," he wrote on Twitter. Some others also tweeted out photos and videos. However, not everyone saw the gesture kindly. Some Twitter users claimed that the teacups were from a brand called Emma Lacy and cost 38 pounds each.</p>

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<p>"Tone deaf!! The price of that mug could feed a family for 2 days!!" a social media user commented in criticism of Rishi Sunak's move to raise taxes during the pandemic.</p>

<p>Akshata Murty too had her own share of controversies after it was revealed that Akshata, who is believed to be richer than the Queen, had a non-domicile status and did not pay taxes to the UK government on her income outside Britain. After the controversy, Akshata, daughter of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and author Sudha Murthy, issued a statement clarifying that she would not avail of the non-domicile status and would start paying taxes.</p>

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The pictures of Akshata Murty serving tea to journalists and photographers waiting outside her residence have been picked up by Twitter users and it has gone viral as the pictures came soon after Rishi Sunak launched his bid to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following Boris Johnson's resignation.

The pictures of Akshata Murty serving tea to journalists and photographers waiting outside her residence have been picked up by Twitter users and it has gone viral as the pictures came soon after Rishi Sunak launched his bid to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following Boris Johnson's resignation. The viral photos of Murty serving tea and biscuit to the journalists and photographers outside their family home in London are from a few days ago. Reportedly, Sunak did not come out of the residence. Josh Gafson from Sky News shared the photos of Murty bringing them tea. “Big thanks to @RishiSunak’s wife who very kindly brought us tea and biscuits outside his house! P.S. It was very good tea," he wrote on Twitter. Some others also tweeted out photos and videos. However, not everyone saw the gesture kindly. Some Twitter users claimed that the teacups were from a brand called Emma Lacy and cost 38 pounds each. Also Read: On UK PM's resignation, Fevicol tweets about Kohinoor, here's what it said "Tone deaf!! The price of that mug could feed a family for 2 days!!" a social media user commented in criticism of Rishi Sunak's move to raise taxes during the pandemic. Akshata Murty too had her own share of controversies after it was revealed that Akshata, who is believed to be richer than the Queen, had a non-domicile status and did not pay taxes to the UK government on her income outside Britain. After the controversy, Akshata, daughter of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and author Sudha Murthy, issued a statement clarifying that she would not avail of the non-domicile status and would start paying taxes. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan's planning and development minister has asked people to reduce tea intake by 1 or 2 cups. The move is expected to conserve valuable foreign exchange amid a worsening economic crisis. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Pakistan minister asks people to drink less tea

Pakistan's federal minister for planning and development has urged the people in Pakistan to reduce the amount of tea that they drink. He believes that sipping fewer cups a day would cut Pakistan's high import bills. For more details, we're joined by WION's Anas Mallick.

One less cup of tea can save Pakistan's fate?

Pakistan's federal minister for planning and development has urged the people in Pakistan to reduce the amount of tea that they drink. He believes that sipping fewer cups a day would cut Pakistan's high import bills.

Pakistan minister urges public to consume less tea to reduce high import bills'

<p>Sri Lanka would send tea to Iran to settle a debt for past oil imports, with the South Asian country turning to the commodity as a payment option in the face of diminishing foreign reserves and sanctions on Iran.</p>

<p>According to the Tehran Times, which cites Iran's Trade Promotion Organization, representatives from the two nations signed a memorandum of agreement on Tuesday that states Sri Lanka will clear $251 million in oil import dues to Iran by exchanging tea.</p>

<p>According to a BBC News report, Ramesh Pathirana, the chairman of Sri Lanka's plantation ministry, proposes exporting $5 million worth of tea to Iran each month until the debt is paid off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation owes the National Iranian Oil Company $250.9 million.</p>

<p>Because US sanctions restrict deals with Iranian banks, Sri Lanka was unable to settle the debt any other way, but the new agreement will not breach US or UN sanctions, according to the country.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>According to the news site EconomyNext, tea "has been designated as a food item on humanitarian grounds, while none of the black-listed Iranian banks will be engaged in the equation."</p>

<p>The barter deal comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing serious financial difficulties.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's sovereign rating was downgraded by Fitch Ratings to CC from CCC last week, citing a drop in foreign-exchange reserves due to large external debt obligations and insufficient financing inflows.</p>

<p>The downgrade underscores Fitch's assessment that Sri Lanka, one of the world's top tea growers, is more likely to default in the coming months.&nbsp;</p>

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Sri Lanka would send tea to Iran to settle a debt for past oil imports, with the South Asian country turning to the commodity as a payment option in the face of diminishing foreign reserves and sanctions on Iran.

Sri Lanka would send tea to Iran to settle a debt for past oil imports, with the South Asian country turning to the commodity as a payment option in the face of diminishing foreign reserves and sanctions on Iran. According to the Tehran Times, which cites Iran's Trade Promotion Organization, representatives from the two nations signed a memorandum of agreement on Tuesday that states Sri Lanka will clear $251 million in oil import dues to Iran by exchanging tea. According to a BBC News report, Ramesh Pathirana, the chairman of Sri Lanka's plantation ministry, proposes exporting $5 million worth of tea to Iran each month until the debt is paid off. The state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation owes the National Iranian Oil Company $250.9 million. Because US sanctions restrict deals with Iranian banks, Sri Lanka was unable to settle the debt any other way, but the new agreement will not breach US or UN sanctions, according to the country. Watch | Sri Lanka inks deal to set off tea to Iran According to the news site EconomyNext, tea "has been designated as a food item on humanitarian grounds, while none of the black-listed Iranian banks will be engaged in the equation." The barter deal comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing serious financial difficulties. Sri Lanka's sovereign rating was downgraded by Fitch Ratings to CC from CCC last week, citing a drop in foreign-exchange reserves due to large external debt obligations and insufficient financing inflows. The downgrade underscores Fitch's assessment that Sri Lanka, one of the world's top tea growers, is more likely to default in the coming months. (With inputs from agencies)

'Tea-for-oil': Sri Lanka plans to use tea to repay Iran for a $251 million oil debt

<p>A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again. But according to a new study, drinking coffee or tea may protect you from stroke and dementia.</p>

<p>The study is carried out by researchers from Tianjin Medical University in China. The study is being called one of its own kind due to large number of people involved.</p>

<p>365,000 people between the ages 50 and 74 were observed for more than a decade. The participants reported how much tea or coffee they drank at the start of the study.</p>

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<p>As the research went on, it was observed that 5,079 of the participants developed dementia. 10,053 of the participants had at least one stroke.</p>

<p>But there were people with lower risk of dementia and stroke. Researchers found those who had two to three cups of coffee or three to five cups of tea a day, or a combination of four to six cups of coffee and tea had the lowest risk.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/blood-pressure-medicines-may-protect-against-type-2-diabetes-428880">Blood pressure medicines may protect against type-2 diabetes</a></strong></p>

<p>Moreover, those who had two to three cups of coffee and two to three cups of tea daily had &nbsp;32% lower risk of stroke and 28 per cent lower risk of dementia than those who did not drink tea or coffee.</p>

<p>The research has been published in journal PLOS Medicine.</p>


A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again.

A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again. But according to a new study, drinking coffee or tea may protect you from stroke and dementia. The study is carried out by researchers from Tianjin Medical University in China. The study is being called one of its own kind due to large number of people involved. 365,000 people between the ages 50 and 74 were observed for more than a decade. The participants reported how much tea or coffee they drank at the start of the study. Also Read | 'Groundbreaking': UK scientists come up with vaccine therapy that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease As the research went on, it was observed that 5,079 of the participants developed dementia. 10,053 of the participants had at least one stroke. But there were people with lower risk of dementia and stroke. Researchers found those who had two to three cups of coffee or three to five cups of tea a day, or a combination of four to six cups of coffee and tea had the lowest risk. Also Read | Blood pressure medicines may protect against type-2 diabetes Moreover, those who had two to three cups of coffee and two to three cups of tea daily had 32% lower risk of stroke and 28 per cent lower risk of dementia than those who did not drink tea or coffee. The research has been published in journal PLOS Medicine.

Drinking tea, coffee lowers risk of stroke and dementia: Study

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<p>We all love to get our coffee or tea as takeaways and have it while travelling or working, and the 'to-go' paper cups with plastic lids have made our lives easier. However, these cups may be the doom of our health, some scientists have discovered.</p>

<p>According to a recently conducted study, when we pour hot tea or coffee in a paper or a plastic cup, the&nbsp;tiny plastic particles on the inside surface of the cup get dissolved with the drink, making it highly contaminated and harmful for one's health.</p>

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<p>The takeaway cups come with an inner lining that helps the cup stay waterproof. this lining also makes it difficult to recycle these cups.</p>

<p>To conduct this research, scientists poured hot water into 100ml paper cups and left it&nbsp;for 15 minutes, as this is the usual time that people take to consume their hot drink completely. The researchers, then, checked the poured&nbsp;hot water under a powerful microscope and found&nbsp;an average of 25,000 microplastics per cup. They also found metals such as zinc, lead and&nbsp;chromium in the water, which may have also come from the inner lining of the cup.</p>

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<p>"An average person drinking three regular cups of tea or coffee daily, in a paper cup, would end up ingesting 75,000 tiny microplastic particles which are invisible to the naked eye,"&nbsp;said Dr Sudha Goel, lead author of the study from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, a city in West Bengal.</p>

<p>The microplastics that were found in the hot water were nearly the size of a micron, whose width is nearly 25 times the size of human hair.</p>

<p>"Microplastics act as carriers for contaminants like ions, toxic heavy metals such as palladium, chromium and cadmium," Dr. Goel said. "When ingested regularly over time, the health implications could be serious."</p>

<p>Dr. Goel's study has been published in&nbsp;Journal of Hazardous Materials.</p>


We all love to get our coffee or tea as takeaways and have it while travelling or working, and the 'to-go' paper cups with plastic lids have made our lives easier.

We all love to get our coffee or tea as takeaways and have it while travelling or working, and the 'to-go' paper cups with plastic lids have made our lives easier. However, these cups may be the doom of our health, some scientists have discovered. According to a recently conducted study, when we pour hot tea or coffee in a paper or a plastic cup, the tiny plastic particles on the inside surface of the cup get dissolved with the drink, making it highly contaminated and harmful for one's health. Also read| Chemicals found in daily-use products could decrease COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness: Reports The takeaway cups come with an inner lining that helps the cup stay waterproof. this lining also makes it difficult to recycle these cups. To conduct this research, scientists poured hot water into 100ml paper cups and left it for 15 minutes, as this is the usual time that people take to consume their hot drink completely. The researchers, then, checked the poured hot water under a powerful microscope and found an average of 25,000 microplastics per cup. They also found metals such as zinc, lead and chromium in the water, which may have also come from the inner lining of the cup. Also read| Confused about masks? Here's what scientists know "An average person drinking three regular cups of tea or coffee daily, in a paper cup, would end up ingesting 75,000 tiny microplastic particles which are invisible to the naked eye," said Dr Sudha Goel, lead author of the study from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, a city in West Bengal. The microplastics that were found in the hot water were nearly the size of a micron, whose width is nearly 25 times the size of human hair. "Microplastics act as carriers for contaminants like ions, toxic heavy metals such as palladium, chromium and cadmium," Dr. Goel said. "When ingested regularly over time, the health implications could be serious." Dr. Goel's study has been published in Journal of Hazardous Materials.

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<p>Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has come under fire after it emerged that tea donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the Beirut blast was distributed instead to families of his presidential guards.</p>

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<p>Critics see it as yet another example of official corruption in a country reeling from the August 4 explosion that killed more than 190 people, wounded thousands and ravaged central Beirut.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka, many of whose expat community in Lebanon work as housemaids, was one of several nations that rushed to show support in the wake of Lebanon's worst peace-time disaster.</p>

<p>The president's office on August 24 released a picture of Aoun receiving the Sri Lankan ambassador, and quoted her as saying Colombo had "donated 1,675 kilos (3,685 pounds) of Ceylon tea to those affected by the Beirut blast".</p>

<p>After Lebanese media and social media asked what happened to the donation, it issued a second statement on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The presidency said Aoun had written to his Sri Lankan counterpart to thank him for "a gift of Ceylon tea that had been received by the army... and distributed to the families of soldiers in the presidential guard".</p>

<p>Social media erupted in criticism, with the hashtags "tea thief" and "Ceylon tea" trending on Twitter.</p>

<p>"The tea was sent to the Lebanese, particularly those affected by the explosion. Of course it wasn't a present for those who don't need it," wrote Paula Yacoubian, a former MP who resigned after the blast many blame on official neglect.</p>

<p>"Distributing the aid to your entourage is shameful," she wrote.</p>

<p>Another user quipped: "The excuse that it was a present for the president is even worse than the sin itself."</p>

<p>Beside the tea controversy, social media users have also been up in arms over the fate of 12 tonnes of fish that Mauritania sent in mid-August.</p>

<p>After widespread calls to know its whereabouts, the army said Monday it had received the fish and "stored it according to public safety standards".</p>

<p>It was talking to several associations preparing meals for those in need "to cook it and distribute it to those affected by the port blast".</p>

<p>On Twitter, yet another user made light of the food aid controversy.</p>

<p>"The presidential palace, or the palace of the people, invites you to a free lunch on Sunday," she wrote.</p>

<p>"Open buffet on Mauritanian fish, and open bar on Ceylon tea."</p>


Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has come under fire after it emerged that tea donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the Beirut blast was distributed instead to families of his presidential guards.

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun has come under fire after it emerged that tea donated by Sri Lanka for victims of the Beirut blast was distributed instead to families of his presidential guards. Also read: Not a drop of oil leak into sea from MT New diamond cargo hold, says Director General of Indian Coast Guard Critics see it as yet another example of official corruption in a country reeling from the August 4 explosion that killed more than 190 people, wounded thousands and ravaged central Beirut. Sri Lanka, many of whose expat community in Lebanon work as housemaids, was one of several nations that rushed to show support in the wake of Lebanon's worst peace-time disaster. The president's office on August 24 released a picture of Aoun receiving the Sri Lankan ambassador, and quoted her as saying Colombo had "donated 1,675 kilos (3,685 pounds) of Ceylon tea to those affected by the Beirut blast". After Lebanese media and social media asked what happened to the donation, it issued a second statement on Tuesday. The presidency said Aoun had written to his Sri Lankan counterpart to thank him for "a gift of Ceylon tea that had been received by the army... and distributed to the families of soldiers in the presidential guard". Social media erupted in criticism, with the hashtags "tea thief" and "Ceylon tea" trending on Twitter. "The tea was sent to the Lebanese, particularly those affected by the explosion. Of course it wasn't a present for those who don't need it," wrote Paula Yacoubian, a former MP who resigned after the blast many blame on official neglect. "Distributing the aid to your entourage is shameful," she wrote. Another user quipped: "The excuse that it was a present for the president is even worse than the sin itself." Beside the tea controversy, social media users have also been up in arms over the fate of 12 tonnes of fish that Mauritania sent in mid-August. After widespread calls to know its whereabouts, the army said Monday it had received the fish and "stored it according to public safety standards". It was talking to several associations preparing meals for those in need "to cook it and distribute it to those affected by the port blast". On Twitter, yet another user made light of the food aid controversy. "The presidential palace, or the palace of the people, invites you to a free lunch on Sunday," she wrote. "Open buffet on Mauritanian fish, and open bar on Ceylon tea."

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<p>For those who love their daily cup of tea and would not mind experimenting with it, a tea shop in Pune is in news for its take on the country's best-loved beverage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pune's tea shop is now serving 'Tandoori Tea' which is created by roasting <em>kulhads</em> (clay pots) in a pre-heated tandoor. Semi-cooked tea is then poured into the extremely hot kulhads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We let it bubble and once done, the chai gets a smoky flavour," the shop owner shared.</p>

<p>The local tea-selling, called Chai La, shop quietly nestles away in a by-lane of Kharadi, opposite Zensar building in Pune and is pulling scores of tea-lovers from all across for a sip of its Tandoori Chai. For those who love coffee, the shop also offers Tandoori Coffee.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Pune based tea shop sells 'Tandoori Tea.' Shop owner says, 'we have a unique tea-making process. We first roast kulhads in a pre-heated tandoor & pour semi-cooked tea into the extremely hot kulhads. We let it bubble over & once done, the chai gets a smoky flavour.' <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Maharashtra?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Maharashtra</a> <a href="https://t.co/QpIbNklzds">pic.twitter.com/QpIbNklzds</a></p>
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<p>Priced at just 20 bucks, the beverage carries a smoky flavour along with subtle hints of spices that go into the secret recipe.&nbsp;</p>


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For those who love their daily cup of tea and would not mind experimenting with it, a tea shop in Pune is in news for its take on the country's best-loved beverage. Pune's tea shop is now serving 'Tandoori Tea' which is created by roasting kulhads (clay pots) in a pre-heated tandoor. Semi-cooked tea is then poured into the extremely hot kulhads. "We let it bubble and once done, the chai gets a smoky flavour," the shop owner shared. The local tea-selling, called Chai La, shop quietly nestles away in a by-lane of Kharadi, opposite Zensar building in Pune and is pulling scores of tea-lovers from all across for a sip of its Tandoori Chai. For those who love coffee, the shop also offers Tandoori Coffee. A Pune based tea shop sells 'Tandoori Tea.' Shop owner says, 'we have a unique tea-making process. We first roast kulhads in a pre-heated tandoor & pour semi-cooked tea into the extremely hot kulhads. We let it bubble over & once done, the chai gets a smoky flavour.' #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/QpIbNklzds — ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2018 × Priced at just 20 bucks, the beverage carries a smoky flavour along with subtle hints of spices that go into the secret recipe.

Treat for tea-lovers, Pune shop offers 'Tandoori' tea

<p>In a jaw-drawing incident, a tea seller in Maharashtra&#39;s Pune city has set the bar high for his competitors by earning Rs 12 lakh per month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yewle Tea house has become one of the famous stalls in the city.</p>

<p>Navnath Yewle, co-founder of Yewle Tea house, says he is going to make it an international brand very soon.</p>

<p>&quot;Unlike &#39;pakora&#39; business. This tea selling business is also creating employment for Indians. This business is growing fast and I&#39;m happy,&quot; Navnath said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, Yewle Tea House has got three centers in the city and every center has about 12 employees working in it.</p>

<p>The &#39;pakora&#39; remark is often associated as Congress&#39; taunt to PM Modi, saying that he is running a &#39;pakora&#39; government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the opposition party has continuously made comments about PM Modi&#39;s previous job as a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-sold-tea-not-the-nation-prime-minister-modi-attacks-congress-25269">tea seller </a>and had also announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh to the person who gave proof about the stall where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was selling tea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Zee, Modi had said: &quot; If someone opened a small shop outside Zee studios, and they earn Rs 200 at the end of the day, isn&#39;t that part of employment generation? These small businesses are not part of the data, but there is growth in the number of such businesses,&quot; upon a question over employment.&nbsp;<br />
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Yewle Tea house has become one of the famous stalls in the city

In a jaw-drawing incident, a tea seller in Maharashtra's Pune city has set the bar high for his competitors by earning Rs 12 lakh per month. Yewle Tea house has become one of the famous stalls in the city. Navnath Yewle, co-founder of Yewle Tea house, says he is going to make it an international brand very soon. "Unlike 'pakora' business. This tea selling business is also creating employment for Indians. This business is growing fast and I'm happy," Navnath said. Currently, Yewle Tea House has got three centers in the city and every center has about 12 employees working in it. The 'pakora' remark is often associated as Congress' taunt to PM Modi, saying that he is running a 'pakora' government. Moreover, the opposition party has continuously made comments about PM Modi's previous job as a tea seller and had also announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh to the person who gave proof about the stall where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was selling tea. In an interview with Zee, Modi had said: " If someone opened a small shop outside Zee studios, and they earn Rs 200 at the end of the day, isn't that part of employment generation? These small businesses are not part of the data, but there is growth in the number of such businesses," upon a question over employment.

Pune: This tea seller makes Rs 12 lakh per month, sets benchmark

<p>By Sparshita&nbsp;Saxena</p>

<p>Undeniably, India is country that runs on &#39;<em>chai</em>&#39;. Between umpteen variants that lace the numerous <em>chai</em> stalls and sophisticated &#39;Cha bars&#39; of the country, one thing that remains constant is the sentiment associated with the drink.</p>

<p>India&#39;s love for tea is reinstated when the beverage is consumed enthusiastically even when the mercury soars during scorching Indian summers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>December 15 is observed as a day dedicated to the love of tea, celebrating the passion shared by tea-lovers all across the globe. <em>Chai</em> lovers, food enthusiasts, celebrated Chefs and eminent personalities took to Twitter to express their views on the International Tea Day.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indian tea came from a tea plant indigenous to India, that grew wild in areas of Assam adjacent to China. Our culture of adding milk &amp; spices to tea is believed to have started with an effort to make tea more warming and to cut down acidity.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalTeaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InternationalTeaDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Storiesin280?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Storiesin280</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalTeaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InternationalTeaDay</a> - The first one was celebrated in New Delhi in 2005 Cheers to that! Nothing better than some Garam Chai - It doesn&rsquo;t matter what time of the day is! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeaLove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeaLove</a> <a href="https://t.co/pUTkabK2ww">pic.twitter.com/pUTkabK2ww</a></p>
&mdash; Ajay Chopra (@mchefajaychopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/mchefajaychopra/status/941537065178746880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">For the love of ek cutting chai ??<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalTeaDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InternationalTeaDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/7P6Iicyfxn">https://t.co/7P6Iicyfxn</a></p>
&mdash; Sanjeev Kapoor (@SanjeevKapoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanjeevKapoor/status/941558211231956992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p>If there is any staunch, die-hard tea-lover reading this piece, we bring to you few cafes in Delhi where your cup of tea promises to range from exquisite to unmistakably soothing. Take a look!</p>

<p><strong>Jugmug Thela</strong></p>

<p>From herbal infusions, iced teas to the regular <em>masala chai</em> fair and gourmet varieties, this place offers potions that you cannot turn down and some scrummy cakes and tidbits to go along.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Where: Shed 4, Khasra 258, Behind Kuldeep House, Lane 3, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, Near Saket, New Delhi</em></p>

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<p><strong>Anandini Tea Room</strong></p>

<p>Another must visit for a <em>chai</em>-lover, this place lets you take home a selection of gourmet teas, tisanes and festive blends like <em>Saat Ras Masala Chai</em>, Humming Homewards and Firdaus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Where: 10-A, DDA Flats, Shahpur Jat, Siri Fort, New Delhi - 110049</em></p>

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<p><strong>Chaayos</strong></p>

<p>This promising cafe has now sprawled all across the city offering over 50 varieties of <em>chai</em> along with a range of lip-smacking snacks.</p>

<p>The &#39;<em>desi chai</em>&#39; here is a bestseller along with <em>Gud</em><em> wali chai</em> that is a winter special. The food menu is also impressive, difficult to turn down, sure to appease your palate. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Where: Multiple </em><em>outle</em><em>ts</em></p>

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<p><strong>Oxford Cha Bar</strong></p>

<p>Savour teas from all around the country and arrive at your favourite. Besides the all-time favourite masala tea, the cafe also offers teas from Sikkim, Himachal and Kerala among others. Explore your options from Ayurvedic, herbal, decaf, infused teas and much more.</p>

<p><em>Where: N-81, Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place, New Delhi</em><br />
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December 15 is observed as a day dedicated to the love of tea, celebrating the passion for the beverage shared by tea-lovers all across the globe

By Sparshita Saxena Undeniably, India is country that runs on 'chai'. Between umpteen variants that lace the numerous chai stalls and sophisticated 'Cha bars' of the country, one thing that remains constant is the sentiment associated with the drink. India's love for tea is reinstated when the beverage is consumed enthusiastically even when the mercury soars during scorching Indian summers. December 15 is observed as a day dedicated to the love of tea, celebrating the passion shared by tea-lovers all across the globe. Chai lovers, food enthusiasts, celebrated Chefs and eminent personalities took to Twitter to express their views on the International Tea Day. Indian tea came from a tea plant indigenous to India, that grew wild in areas of Assam adjacent to China. Our culture of adding milk & spices to tea is believed to have started with an effort to make tea more warming and to cut down acidity.#InternationalTeaDay #Storiesin280 — Ranveer Brar (@ranveerbrar) December 15, 2017 × Today is #InternationalTeaDay - The first one was celebrated in New Delhi in 2005 Cheers to that! Nothing better than some Garam Chai - It doesn’t matter what time of the day is! #TeaLove pic.twitter.com/pUTkabK2ww — Ajay Chopra (@mchefajaychopra) December 15, 2017 × For the love of ek cutting chai ??#InternationalTeaDay https://t.co/7P6Iicyfxn — Sanjeev Kapoor (@SanjeevKapoor) December 15, 2017 × If there is any staunch, die-hard tea-lover reading this piece, we bring to you few cafes in Delhi where your cup of tea promises to range from exquisite to unmistakably soothing. Take a look! Jugmug Thela From herbal infusions, iced teas to the regular masala chai fair and gourmet varieties, this place offers potions that you cannot turn down and some scrummy cakes and tidbits to go along. Where: Shed 4, Khasra 258, Behind Kuldeep House, Lane 3, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, Near Saket, New Delhi No romance like that of piping hot chai and a chilly winter morning in the hills. In the absence of hills, come by our cafe for the next best chai. experience. :-) #Repost @reteshgondal ??? Winter rain and early morning hot Indian ginger masala chai! Bliss!! #tea #chai #incredibleindia #bliss #morning #winter #hot #beverage #ginger #slowmotion #video #travel #traveldiaries #travelgram #roadtrip #enroute #tirthanvalley #rajuscottage #himachal #masalachai #cafe #streetsidecafe #chaiwallah #jugmuglove #vegetarian #vegan #healthy #fitfam A post shared by Jugmug Thela (@jugmugthela) on Jan 31, 2017 at 8:47pm PST × Anandini Tea Room Another must visit for a chai-lover, this place lets you take home a selection of gourmet teas, tisanes and festive blends like Saat Ras Masala Chai, Humming Homewards and Firdaus. Where: 10-A, DDA Flats, Shahpur Jat, Siri Fort, New Delhi - 110049 Anandini Himalaya Tea and their glistening magic. Find new flavours, feelings and aromas in our new menu. ????? #newmenunewlove A post shared by Anandini Himalaya Tea (@anandini_himalaya_tea) on Dec 1, 2017 at 6:31am PST × Chaayos This promising cafe has now sprawled all across the city offering over 50 varieties of chai along with a range of lip-smacking snacks. The 'desi chai' here is a bestseller along with Gud wali chai that is a winter special. The food menu is also impressive, difficult to turn down, sure to appease your palate. Where: Multiple outlets A post shared by Chaayos (@chaayos) on Dec 3, 2017 at 5:24am PST × Oxford Cha Bar Savour teas from all around the country and arrive at your favourite. Besides the all-time favourite masala tea, the cafe also offers teas from Sikkim, Himachal and Kerala among others. Explore your options from Ayurvedic, herbal, decaf, infused teas and much more. Where: N-81, Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place, New Delhi

International Tea Day 2017: Must visit cafes for your perfect cuppa this winter

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