Netherlands officially endorses tea in new health guidelines
Official health guidelines in the Netherlands recommend regular tea intake to support a healthier lifestyle and cardiovascular health. The Health Council of the Netherlands, an independent scientific body that advises parliament, published new guidelines recommending that people drink between three and five cups of tea each day. According to a spokesperson of the health council, the guidelines are based on recent scientific literature that clearly shows that regular tea consumption can reduce blood pressure, diabetes and stroke risks. The instructions relate explicitly to black and green tea, not rooibos and other herbal varieties.