Does hot tea count as daily water intake???

Question

"they say" you should drink 8- 8ozs. of water daily, well if i am drinking hot tea, does it count?

Answer 1

actually, what 'they say' is that you should be drinking 8 large glasses of water a day or the equivalent. and yes, tea counts.

Answer 2

yes it does. even food has water in it that counts towards your daily water intake.

Answer 3

Yes, even though it's a very mild diuretic, on the balance you get well hydrated from tea. The water in any fruit and veggies you eat also counts towards your daily intake of fluids--it's not just about straight up water.

Answer 4

yes it is water mainky the tea only gives it a little flavor

Answer 5

I hope so!