During winter, nothing is as comfortable as a hot cup of coffee or a cup of tea in the morning.

Not only do these drinks warm you up, they can also give you a much-needed energy boost to start the day.

And if you care about your health, you should avoid adding sugar and milk to your morning drink to cut down on many extra calories you don't need.

In this case, you will only drink coffee or tea without additives, which is more healthy?

Whether you love coffee or tea, a report published by the American healthshots website provides you with the benefits of each one, and which is better in terms of health.

Black coffee is rich in antioxidants

"Black coffee contains a high percentage of caffeine, which can give you a boost in the energy you need to exercise," said Sandia Pandey, senior consultant nutritionist at Fortis Hospital, along with antioxidants, potassium and magnesium.

A study published in the "International Journal of Epidemiology" concluded that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.

People who drink coffee have a lower risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published by the "International Journal of Epidemiology" (Deutsche Welle).

Black tea helps lose weight

Black tea and coffee are similar, but their caffeine and nutrient content is different.

Compared to black coffee, black tea contains less caffeine, which is beneficial for health, especially as it is free of saturated fats and boosts immunity.

According to a study published by the "European Journal of Nutrition", people who consumed black tea reported weight loss.

People who consumed black tea reported weight loss, according to a study published in the "European Journal of Nutrition" (Pixabay).

Which is more healthy?

The answer to this question depends on what benefits you are looking for.

If you desperately need energy to start exercising in the gym, black coffee is for you.

If you want to reduce your caffeine intake, black tea is the ideal choice.

For its part, Sandia warns people who suffer from high blood pressure against drinking black coffee, and advises to avoid drinking it in general in the evening because it may affect your sleep.