# Drinking tea may help protect your heart, but there’s a surprising catch

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-01T11:29:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261031221203.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/drinking-tea-may-help-protect-your-heart-but-there-s-a-surprising-catc-9745b1/

A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.

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