You can drink tea for tonsil inflammation, but it is not recommended to drink strong tea before or after taking medication to prevent the effect of the medicine from being affected. Inflammation of tonsils is a common upper respiratory tract infectious disease, the main symptoms are pain in the throat, difficulty in swallowing and so on. Drinking tea in moderation during tonsillitis is beneficial to replenish some nutrients, such as drinking green tea, which can replenish water, carbohydrates, proteins, etc., which is conducive to maintaining the normal activities of the human body, but cannot treat the disease. It should be reminded that strong tea may contain tea polyphenols, alkaloids and other substances, before and after the use of tea may affect the efficacy of the drug, so should be avoided before and after the use of medication within a short period of time to drink strong tea. It is worth noting that a light diet is recommended during the period of tonsil inflammation. In order not to irritate the tonsils, the intake of greasy, cold, spicy and stimulating foods should be reduced. If the original symptoms worsen or other discomfort occurs after drinking tea for tonsillitis, it is recommended to actively seek medical treatment.