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Hello,i drink black tea and i make it with half cup water and half cup milk is it reduce the benefits of black tea bcoz i drink for benefit plz sugest?

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Dr. Zach Patrick answered

Yes: There is research to suggest that the milk binds the beneficial components in the tea. I would drink the tea without any additions to be sure.

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/6/2015

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A member asked:

Hello,i drink black tea and i make it with half cup water and half cup milk is it reduce the benefits of black tea bcoz i drink for benefit plz sugest?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zach Patrick answered

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

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