For years the debate over whether tea or coffee is better for your system has taken place in the literature. My own research into the question is that the answer depends on which source you consult.
Tea and coffee plants are both members of the evergreen family. If allowed to grow naturally, both plants would develop into fairly large trees. But both plants are trimmed to the height of a shrub, which makes them easier to harvest. And both plants produce a drink that is subtly affected by growing conditions, such as the content of the soil, moisture and surrounding vegetation. Both tea and coffee contain caffeine, a chemical that naturally induces stimulation of the central nervous system.
According to one web site, tea contains tannin, catechin, vitamin E, vitamin C, natural fluorine and polysaccharides. Tea (according to this particular web site) has been associated with preventing cancer and heart disease, while coffee does not.
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks for North Americans, and is also hailed as one of the most valuable commodities in the world. According to one web site, coffee is giving green tea a run for its money in terms of providing health benefits. Initially green tea was recommended by health professionals as being the best source for antioxidants, but it has now been found that coffee is also a good source for this substance. According to this particular web site, the best way to drink your coffee is without sugar or milk. This will lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's and even Alzheimer's.
So which one is better? It all depends on your personal preference or taste. Both tea and coffee will provide important health benefits, and both can make for an enjoyable and refreshing drink.
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