A morning cup of tea or coffee with family or friends often wakes up the cells of human body. With a sip of beverage accompanied by snacks makes one feel refreshed to start the day. However, few people hardly know that this habit has become an addiction that can have long-lasting effects on human body.

The hot beverages are no less than real drugs like cocaine or marijuana. The only difference being narcotics damages the body faster than any other drug. Tea or coffee are said to contain chemicals that work as irritants. This irritation is the main reason behind stomach related troubles like gastritis, acidity and peptic ulcers.

The beverages contain two main chemicals; tannin and caffeine. Tannin causes irritation on the stomach lining. Very few know that tannin is the same chemical that is used in pelt houses for conversion of raw hide into fine leather. This chemical upsets the stomach giving rise to gastritis or acidity in short period. Consequently, this may lead to several peptic ulcers.
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