- A study of nearly 486,000 people by Chinese researchers found that regular tea drinking is associated with an 11 per cent reduction in vascular disease risk.
- Moderate-strength tea was linked to a lower risk of vascular disease, whereas consuming burning hot tea was correlated with a higher risk.
- The lowest risk was observed at six to eight cups a day, particularly when combined with not smoking and taking regular exercise.
- British Heart Foundation experts noted that the observational study cannot prove tea directly protects heart health, as diet and lifestyle factors vary.
- Experts emphasised that overall lifestyle matters most for cardiovascular health and further evidence is needed to see if the findings apply to the UK.
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