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In the following work we have dealt with tea, a plant with global consumption after water. It is an economical and pleasant drink with numerous health benefits and therefore worth analyzing. In the first part of the work, basic information about tea has been analyzed so that we can understand where it comes from, how it is prepared, what benefits it gives to a human body and also what categories it is divided into according to the processing they are subjected to. Next, the negative health effects that can arise from overconsumption of tea are analyzed, stressing that everything needs moderation to maintain our health at good levels. In addition, we refer to the contribution of tea to nutrition mainly for the positive benefits it has in slimming and beauty with the positive benefits to our skin through the many important ingredients it contains. Finally, we make a reference to the forms that tea can be found in as well as recipes, making suggestions for all preferences.