tea power

[solide]

Lately I have been realizing the power of tea. Up until then I basically never used the stuff much. But now I see the benefits:

- Tea is a super way to save carrying capacity of water. One liter of water basically weights 1 kg. For almost the same amount of thirst lessing I need about 4 cups of tea. They weigh only 0,4 kg. Thus instead of carrying several liters of plain water I now carry about 10 cups of tea.

- Tea also benefits hunger. Only 100 calories, but when I use about 6-8 cups of tea a day I still end up with considerable less calories I need from other (heavier) sources. When I would play with the starving mechanism (only eat small amount and just before sleeping) I could probably survive on tea alone (anyone tried this?). 

- Tea (and also coffee) comes in containers weighing 0,04 kg. These provide for 5 cups of tea and 500 calories. This is a better calorie/kg ratio then almost all other food items. 

- Finally tea/coffee has additional benefits depending on the kind of beverage. From extra heating to healing or extra energie. 

Conclusion: it is best to make as much tea/coffee beverages as possible (also benefiting cooking skill) as soon as possible and replace the heavier drink/food sources.

[peteloud]

That is an interesting analysis. I was aware of these benefits but had never got around to putting them down so clearly.

 

What about Birch Bark Tea?  That seems similar to tea, but I've not checked systematically.

[Martin Prchal]

You can survive on Birch Bark Tea alone. Kimiota did a challenge where he survived on Loper for at least 50 days drinking only 2 or 3 cups of Birch Bark Tea per day.