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Jen Avis joined with Tyler Smith discussing benefits hot tea drinking can have for your body. Source: (KNOE)

It's National Hot Tea Month!

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MONROE, La. (KNOE) With many holidays in January, it's important not to miss one for all tea lovers out there. January marks National Hot Tea Month!

Since January is coming to an end, tea-drinking can be celebrated all year long.

Jen Avis, a health expert from the St. Francis Medical Center, joined us to talk about the benefits tea drinking can have. Avis says teas are a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. She also says that green tea is great for mixing with other tea flavors.

Drinking up to three cups of green tea a day can even kill cancer cells.

Here are some other additional positive affects tea drinking can have.
- Hot tea helps with focus and attention
- Drinking tea is better for your heart than coffee
- Some teas can help boost metabolism and reduce blood pressure