Does unsweet tea count as water intake? Coffee and tea also count in your tally. Many used to believe that they were dehydrating, but that myth has been debunked.The diuretic effect does not offset hydration. Does unsweetened tea dehydrate you? Tea — especially consumed in moderate quantities ...
And, yes, coffee and pop all count toward fluid intake -- but not fully. Caffeine (a diuretic), sugar and salt all reduce the hydration effects of these beverages. Beer, wine and alcohol all tend to dry you out, so drink these with water. Laganke suggests making water consumption more ...