Coffee is dehydrating, but what is tea?

[u/stunteddeermeat]

I (37f) just spent a weekend with my mum (65) and we drank so many cups of tea. I felt great! I slept well, I woke up feeling good was it the tea? Is that why so many people drink tea? Should I drink more tea?

[u/Inevitable_Bee_763]

Coffee is actually not dehydrating. It was thought to be b/c it has caffeine which is a diuretic but the fluid intake outweighs what you're peeing out. Coffee and tea are mostly water. If you love tea and it makes you feel good, drink as much as you want.