Nations That Recommend Tea as a Daily Wellness Companion – Tea Culture Meets Public Health

Around the world, tea is not just a cultural treasure — it’s a recommended beverage for better health. From traditional medicine cabinets to modern public health campaigns, tea is embraced for its ability to hydrate, soothe, and protect.

At TEATUNE, we celebrate this global wisdom. Below is a look at how different countries guide their citizens on enjoying tea wisely — in both quantity and quality.

Tea Recommendations by Country

Below is a snapshot of national guidelines and traditional insights from 17 tea-appreciating countries:

Country	Recommended Teas	Suggested Intake	Notes	Most Embraced
China	Green, Oolong, Pu-erh	1–2 cups (300–500 ml)	Avoid strong tea on an empty stomach	Green tea
Japan	Green, Matcha, Hojicha	3–5 cups (~600 ml)	Avoid with iron supplements	Green tea
USA	Green, Herbal (unsweetened)	Up to 5 cups (~1.2 L)	Prefer over sugary drinks	Green tea
UK	Black, Green, Herbal	6–8 cups (1.5–2 L)	Choose sugar-free; watch caffeine in pregnancy	Black tea
Australia	Green, Native Herbal	≤7 cups (~1.7 L)	Caffeine caution during pregnancy	Green tea
India	Masala Chai, Turmeric	2–3 cups	Reduce sugar and condensed milk	Masala Chai
Germany	Herbal, Black	≤4 cups (~1 L)	Watch iron absorption	Herbal tea
South Korea	Green, Barley, Pu-erh	2–3 cups (~500 ml)	Avoid pairing with salty foods	Green tea
Netherlands	Green, Black (unsweetened)	Up to 3 cups	Counts toward daily fluid intake	Green/Black tea
Switzerland	Black, Green (unsweetened)	~3 cups	Favour sugar-free options	Black/Green tea
Luxembourg	Black, Green	Moderate	Avoid sweetened tea	Black/Green tea
Austria	Black, Green (caffeinated)	3–4 cups	Enjoy in moderation	Black/Green tea
Portugal	Caffeinated Teas	≤300 mg caffeine/day	Limit total caffeine	Green/Black tea
Romania	Unsweetened Tea	2–2.5 L fluids/day	Sweetened tea not counted as hydration	Green/Black tea
Slovenia	Unsweetened Teas	~2 L fluids/day	Limit caffeine and sweeteners	Unsweetened tea
Slovakia	Unsweetened Teas	~2 L fluids/day	Limit caffeine and sweeteners	Unsweetened tea
Finland	Coffee & Tea (no sugar)	1–1.5 L from drinks/foods	Encourage sugar-free drinks	Black/Green tea

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References

• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). (2010). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to tea catechins and protection of blood lipids from oxidative damage. EFSA Journal, 8(4), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1538
• Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (2022). Dietary Guidelines for the Japanese. https://www.mhlw.go.jp
• USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025. (2020). https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov
• Public Health England. (2019). Healthy Eating Recommendations. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). (2020). Dietary Guidelines for Indians. https://www.nin.res.in
• Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. (2021). Nutrition and Functional Food Information. https://www.mfds.go.kr
• Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). (2013). Australian Dietary Guidelines. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au
• German Nutrition Society (DGE). (2020). Tea Consumption and Health Recommendations. https://www.dge.de
• Dutch Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum). (2020). Hydration Guidelines. https://www.voedingscentrum.nl
• Swiss Society for Nutrition. (2019). Balanced Beverage Choices. https://www.sge-ssn.ch
• Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. (2022). Diet and Nutrition Recommendations. https://thl.fi/en
• WHO. (2023). Hydration and Healthy Beverage Choices. https://www.who.int