As we know, tea and coffee are important for health, but they must be consumed in moderation and at specific times.
Tea should preferably be taken in the early morning, and you should not have more than two to three cups a day. As for coffee, it should be taken in the morning or after 4 p.m., and should also not exceed two to three cups a day.
If you are taking phyto-medications, the interval between taking them and drinking tea or coffee must be at least two hours. Indeed, tea contains catechin and tannins that absorb minerals. As for coffee, it contains certain compounds that lower melatonin levels, also known as the sleep hormone.
What the science says: coffee, tea, and sugar
Here is what published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies deal with material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Coffee, tea, and sugar
An umbrella review in the BMJ concludes that moderate coffee consumption (3-4 cups) is generally associated with favorable effects, except during pregnancy (BMJ, 2017) (Annu Rev Nutr, 2017); conversely, sugary drinks significantly increase the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome (Diabetes Care, 2010). Precaution: coffee and tea block iron absorption — keep them away from iron-rich meals; avoid caffeine after 3 p.m. if you have sleep issues.
