Is it harmful to add honey to hot tea?

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Publiation data: 15.02.2026 20:35
Is it harmful to add honey to hot tea?

No, it is not harmful.

 

In fact, if honey is added to tea at a temperature above 50-60 degrees Celsius, it loses some of its beneficial properties, explained gastroenterologist Elena TIMOSHENKO. Therefore, to extract the maximum benefit, it is better to eat a spoonful of honey separately and wash it down with a liquid. However, using honey as a natural sweetener poses no dangers.

Nevertheless, it is important to monitor the amount of honey consumed: the optimal norm is two to three tablespoons per day. Do not forget that this product is high in calories.

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