Is drinking iced tea as good for its antioxidant effect as hot brewed?

Answer 1

From Reader's Digest:

"Bag it. When Consumer Reports tested the antioxidant punch of 15 brewed, bottled, and instant teas, it found most teas brewed from tea bags scored highest in antioxidant content. In fact, the magazine reported, "Brewed tea appears to have more antioxidant action than almost any whole fruit or vegetable -- and more than most commercial fruit or vegetable juices, too." But iced teas from mixes and bottle are a decent second choice; they contain a "good deal" of antioxidants, according to the magazine. Just watch the sugar content.

Dunk the bag. Continuously dunking the tea bag as the tea steeps seems to release far more antioxidant compounds than simply dropping it in and leaving it there.

Add lemon. One study found that the addition of lemon to plain tea increased its antioxidant benefits. That makes sense, since lemon itself contains antioxidants.

Brew a batch. To make a day's supply of iced tea, bring 20 ounces of water to a boil, then remove from the heat. Drop in three tea bags, cover, and steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and refrigerate.

Try green tea. Because it isn't fermented, green tea has even more antioxidant power than black tea does. It also has less caffeine. And it may provide some protection against certain cancers. Experiment with brands until you find one you like. Don't let green tea steep for more than a couple of minutes or it may become bitter. "

Answer 2

I wish I could give you the reference, but it was many years ago that I read this study. It said that the antioxidant properties of green tea significantly declined once it cooled. Therefore, the answer to your question is "no."

Answer 3

yes. If your looking for a really good antioxidant look into the Mangosteen fruit has tons of antioxidants more then any other fruit.

Answer 4

According to Web MD if you do not put a lot of ice in your tea then it has no effect at all.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Yes.
Green and white teas iced or hot.

Answer 7

yes