2) Water makes all the difference

Just as with coffee, the taste of tea can be greatly affected by the kind of water that is used in the brewing process. Filtered water, whether from the bottle or the tap, is free of chemicals or additives, which can commonly cause beverages such as tea, pick up an odd taste.

3) Brew your own tea

While bottled tea is certainly convenient, it is packed full of unnecessary additives that could be eliminated by brewing tea yourself. Home-brewed tea has more antioxidants than bottled tea, and is free of bitter preservatives.

4) Pass on the milk

Whether you are British or you just picked up the habit along the way, adding milk to tea is a fairly common practice. However, that little splash of dairy can actually reverse the health benefits of tea. If you prefer the flavor of milk in your tea, that is completely fine, but if you are looking at reaping the benefits of antioxidants and other healthful properties, skip the milk.

5) Trade the sugar for something better

Sweet tea is a frequent enjoyable beverage, whether iced or hot, but a scoop of sugar a few times a day can add up. Instead, try opting for something like a cinnamon stick or a slice of lemon or orange. Cinnamon is good for controlling blood sugar and can effectively lower cholesterol, and a little twist of vitamin C is always beneficial.