Can I drink tea if my LDL is high? The answer is yes, because LDL cholesterol is a kind of blood lipid, elevated lipoprotein is harmful to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. Tea, especially green tea, is helpful in preventing cardiovascular disease and lowering blood lipids, and some fermented or semi-fermented teas, such as Pu-erh tea or black tea Dian Hong, can lower LDL cholesterol, so there are benefits to drinking tea if LDL cholesterol is high.