Tea

  • Antioxidants in white tea may slow the aging process and help prevent some cancers and heart disease.
  • Black tea contains only about 65mg of caffeine per cup..
  • Tea contains a large amount of tannin, which reduces the absorption of iron in the blood and may lead to anemia.

Coffee

  • Coffee drinkers are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
  • Drinking coffee helps prevent type 2 diabetes.
  • Brewed coffee contains approximately 100-150mg of caffeine per cup.
  • The caffeine in coffee increases the effectiveness of painkillers.
  • Coffee improves short term recall and reaction times.

*Make sure your coffee or tea has a reliable Passover kosher certification!