Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Chai Lovers Unfazed by Tea-Depression Link: 'We Will Drink'
A study suggested that drinking a lot of milk tea might be connected to feeling anxious or down.
Researchers studied students and found those who drank more milk tea were more likely to feel anxious or depressed.
Despite this news, many people in India, where tea is a big part of daily life, weren't worried.
They see tea as a source of happiness and a social activity, and plan to keep drinking it regardless.
An Instagram post highlighted potential mental health risks associated with milk tea consumption.
Researchers at Tsinghua University and the Central University of Finance and Economics conducted a study.
The study surveyed 5,281 university students in Beijing.
Findings suggest a link between high milk tea consumption and increased risk of depression and anxiety.
Many chai drinkers in India responded dismissively to the study's findings.
- Who
- Researchers and milk tea consumers in India
- What
- Study suggesting link between milk tea and mental health, and reactions to the study
- When
- Published September 28, 2025
- Where
- Beijing, China and India
- Why
- To investigate the potential impact of milk tea consumption on mental health.
Study Findings
Consumer Perspective
Mental Health Risk
Study Findings
Study suggests a correlation between high milk tea consumption and increased risk of anxiety and depression.
Consumer Perspective
Many consumers dismiss the findings, emphasizing the positive social and emotional aspects of tea consumption.
- Main Focus
- Potential link between milk tea consumption and mental health
- Study Location
- Beijing, China
- Study Participants
- 5,281 university students
- Key Finding
- High milk tea consumption linked to higher risk of depression, anxiety
- Popular Reaction
- Many chai lovers dismissed the warnings
