Rheumatoid arthritis patients can drink tea, there is no specific restrictions on the type of tea. The onset of rheumatoid arthritis is related to genetics, environmental factors, endocrine factors and many other factors, tea does not generally cause the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, nor does it aggravate the condition or symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, patients can drink tea according to their own habits, there is no specific limit on the type of tea to drink. There are studies that have found that green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, so some nutritionists recommend that rheumatoid arthritis patients can properly drink green tea to help combat joint inflammation. However, it should be noted that green tea is cold, with a weak gastrointestinal function or chronic diarrhea rheumatoid arthritis patients must drink green tea in moderation, not too much, otherwise it can aggravate the symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort.