Coffee or Tea: Which Is Healthier?
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August 28, 2026

Coffee or Tea: Which Is Healthier?

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Many people drink coffee or tea each morning. Scientists wanted to know which drink is healthier. A big study from Tufts University looked at more than 46,000 adults. It found that drinking one to three cups of coffee with caffeine each day was linked to a lower risk of dying early.

The main reason for this health benefit is that coffee contains special plant chemicals called antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect the body’s cells. However, adding a lot of sugar or cream reduces the health benefits.

Because of this study, many experts say both coffee and tea can be good for your health. The best choice is to drink coffee or tea without too much sugar or cream. It also helps to enjoy them in moderation, and not drink so much that your sleep is affected.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
benefitsN/ˈbenɪfɪts/

good or helpful effects for someone’s health

adultsN/əˈdʌlts/

people who are fully grown or mature

linkedV/lɪŋkt/

connected or related to something else

chemicalsN/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

substances made by or found in plants

antioxidantsN/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənts/

things that protect the body’s cells

moderationN/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

not too much; controlled or limited amount

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Coffee or Tea: Which Is Healthier?

August 28, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:49

Follow spoken words in real time.

Many people drink coffee or tea each morning. Scientists wanted to know which drink is healthier. A big study from Tufts University looked at more than 46,000 adults. It found that drinking one to three cups of coffee with caffeine each day was linked to a lower risk of dying early.

The main reason for this health benefit is that coffee contains special plant chemicals called antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect the body’s cells. However, adding a lot of sugar or cream reduces the health benefits.

Because of this study, many experts say both coffee and tea can be good for your health. The best choice is to drink coffee or tea without too much sugar or cream. It also helps to enjoy them in moderation, and not drink so much that your sleep is affected.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
benefitsN/ˈbenɪfɪts/

good or helpful effects for someone’s health

adultsN/əˈdʌlts/

people who are fully grown or mature

linkedV/lɪŋkt/

connected or related to something else

chemicalsN/ˈkɛmɪkəlz/

substances made by or found in plants

antioxidantsN/ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənts/

things that protect the body’s cells

moderationN/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

not too much; controlled or limited amount

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

According to the article, what is linked to a lower chance of dying from any cause?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions