India, July 23 -- Tea may be a forever mood, like a much-needed hug, but the aftermath may not be as cosy as tea's flavours. The side effects feel like a wake-up call, akin to a warm hug that suddenly gets too tight and claustrophobic. While the beverage's energy boost is only momentarily, the crash and side effects take a toll on health. Dr Aparna Santhanam, dermatologist and holistic wellness coach, shared with HT Lifestyle the side effects of regular tea, which occur because teas contain caffeine.

She listed out the demerits and said, "Sure, regular chai is comforting, but let's be honest, it also fuels sugar cravings, caffeine jitters, acidity and three AM wide awake regrets. This is where herbal tea comes in, which is caffeine-free ...