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  • 7 different varieties of healthy tea recipes

    7 different varieties of healthy tea recipes

    Tea is the best refreshment to the mind. So many people take tea twice a day for refreshing themselves. There are many types of teas in the world but they are all under the 4 categories of tea namely Green tea, Yellow tea, Oolong tea and, the Black tea. Around 1,500 types of tea are there and they are all under the above 4 categories.

    Tea can give many benefits it can use to improve antioxidants, it used to reduce the heart strokes, it has less caffeine compared with the coffee, it used to improve your smile bright, it used to protect the bones and, it used to weight loss. So, through tea, we can get many benefits. We will tell you the 7 best types of healthy tea recipes.

    7 types of tea recipes

     

    Varieties of tea recipes
    • Green Tea Recipe
    • Black Tea Recipe
    • Oolong Tea Recipe
    • Peppermint Tea Recipe
    • Yellow Tea Recipe
    • Garlic Tea Recipe
    • Ginger Tea Recipe

    Green tea recipe

    Green tea is one type of tea and it comes from the camellia sinensis leaves. It is good for health and it gives so many benefits for health. We can make this green tea by using green tea leaves or else with green tea bags or else with green tea powder. Now, how to make the green tea recipe with the healthy green tea leaves is shown below.

    green tea and its leaves

    Additives for this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Green tea leaves 1 tablespoon
    Tea strainer 1
    Water  1 cup
    Stainless steel pot 1
    cup 1

    steps to prepare green tea:

    • First, take 1 tablespoon of green tea leaves, 1 tablespoon is for one cup of tea if you want to make more than 1 cup you have to take that cup number teaspoons of green tea leaves. Here, I can make one cup of green tea so that I took 1 tablespoon of leaves.
    green tea leaves
    • Then take that green leaves in a tea strainer and kept it aside.
    • Later, take the stainless steel pot and boil the water up to 80-85 degrees C it is the average temperature for green tea. Don’t heat too much. After heating cools it for 2 minutes.
    • Take one cup and place the strainer in that cup.
    • Now, pour boiled water in a cup and wait for 3 minutes.
    green tea leaves in hot water
    • And now take out the strainer.
    • If you want to add honey add 1 tablespoon of honey it is good for health. And cool it for one minute now take a delicious sip of green tea.

    black tea recipe

    Black tea is one of the healthiest tea recipes that contain the caffeine and it has so many antioxidants called polyphenols that protect our cells from DNA damage cells and also it prevents some types of cancer also. Now, follow the steps for the procedure of this recipe. All tea recipes come from the same plant leaves but the process is different. Here the oxidized camellia sinensis leaves we take for black tea.

    Black tea in the cup and saucer

    ingredients to make this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Water 1 cup
    Tea leaves 1 teaspoon (for 1 person)
    sugar cubes 2 

    preparation of this recipe:

    • Take a pan and pour water on it and then add sugar cubes on it and boil for 2 minutes on the medium flame and stir it occasionally.
    • After completion of water boil, add tea leaves and cook for 2 minutes on the same flame.
    • Now strain the tea from tea strainer and cool it for 1 minute. Tasty black tea is ready.

    It is a very easy process to make, prepare and enjoy the taste and gain the health benefits.

    oolong tea recipe

    Oolong is one of the tasty tea came from the same plant camellia sinensis but the dried leaves are used in the oolong tea recipe. It has the taste of both teas. Partial taste of green tea and partial taste of black tea. It combines both green and black tea tastes.

    oolong tea

    additives for this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Water 1 cup
    Oolong tea leaves 1 tablespoon
    Sugar  (if needed) 1 tablespoon

    preparation of this recipe:

    • Take a pan pour some water in it and boil it on the medium flame don,t overheat the water.
    • Next, add the tea leaves into the water and stir it on the same flame for 2 minutes
    tea leaves for oolong tea
    • Now, strain the tea then take one sip of oolong tea and you will get refreshed.

    peppermint tea recipe

    Peppermint tea gives relief to your mind and then if you take this tea before going to the bed you will get a good sleep in the night. And also if you get any strain or any digestion problem you will reduce those problems with the drinking of this tea and freshes the breath and also it is used to reduce the migraine headaches. So, prepare it by following the below steps easily and get all these benefits. 

    peppermint tea and its leaves

    ingredients of this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Water 1 cup
    Peppermint leaves 2 tablespoons
    Sugar/Honey 1 tablespoon
    lemon juice (optional) 1 tablespoon

    procedure to make this peppermint tea recipe:

    • Take a pan or bowl and pour water on it and boil for 2-3 minutes.
    • And then that boiled water and add peppermint leaves.
    mint leaves in a cup of water
    • And then strain the tea recipe.
    • Now if you want to add sugar/honey in the tea add and stir it then apply the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in the tea to garnish the tea.
    • And the fresh peppermint tea is ready to serve, drink and enjoy the freshness.

    yellow tea recipe

    Yellow tea is like green tea but somewhat differs from the green tea. It used to reduce heart problems and used to prevent cancer cells and also reduces the digestion problems, weight loss, liver problems. 

    yellow tea

    Additives for this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Cup 1
    Steel Pot 1
    Loose yellow tea leaves 1 tablespoon

    procedure for this recipe:

    • Take a steel teapot and pour hot water on it.
    • And then add tea leaves into the pot. 1 tablespoon of tea leaves for 1 cup if you want more than 1 cup,  add that much of tea leaves.
    • Then heat it for 3 minutes until water absorbs the leaves flavor.
    • Now, Strain the tea and the tasty yellow tea is ready to sip … Enjoy

    garlic tea recipe

    Basically, Garlic is very good for the heart. It has so many benefits it improves the immunity and used to treat cancer and also for weight loss, reduces the cholesterol and increases the energy levels. Now, the preparation of garlic tea is in the below procedure.

    garlic tea

    ingredients to make this recipe:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Garlic/Garlic bags 3-4 cloves
    Lemon juice 1/2 cup
    Honey 2 tablespoons

    preparation of this recipe using garlic cloves:

    • Take a saucepan and add water on it and heat it on the medium flame.
    • Next, add the garlic cloves that cloves should be peeled and cut into 2 halves.
    • Now, stir it occasionally on the same flame.
    • Then strain the tea add the lemon juice and honey stir it then the garlic tea is ready to serve.

    ginger tea recipe

    Ginger tea is the strongest compared with all teas. It used to improve health immunity, increases energy, and reduces the digestion problems. This recipe is very easy, follow the steps and try at your homes.

    ginger tea

    Additives:

    Ingredients Quantity
    Ginger 2 tablespoons
    Water 1 cup
    Honey 1 tablespoon
    Lemon juice (optional) 1 tablespoon

    procedure:

    • Take a saucepan or bowl pour water on it and boil for 2 minutes.
    • Next, peel the fresh ginger and cut into pieces add into the water and heat for 3-4 minutes the ginger flavor absorbs the water.
    • Then strain the tea add Honey on the tea now the tasty ginger tea is ready to sip enjoy!

    conclusion:

    Above all recipes are the different varieties of teas and its benefits. Every tea gives refreshment to your mind and relaxes your body. Green tea, black tea gives the same taste but different uses. Children also like to drink varieties of tea and also a very easy process to make these tea recipes and definitely, you love the tastiness and also the health benefits through all these recipes.

     

  • how to make healthy and tasty coffee recipes at home?

    how to make healthy and tasty coffee recipes at home?

    Coffee is the all-time favorite drink for me. I start my day with hot coffee to boost up my energy levels because it is the instant energy booster. Like me, most of the people start their daily life with coffee only. Because it gives the refreshment to the body and starts the day with fully loaded energy. Unfortunately, some people have different negative thoughts about coffee which is not good for health. But they don’t know the health benefits behind drinking coffee. So, I decided to clear those negative thoughts on their minds by sharing my thoughts on health benefits about the coffee. And as a bonus, I have some different coffee recipes with me and I am sharing that how to make tasty coffee at your home with you. Try these recipes at home and enjoy the taste and stay healthy and energetic.

    What is coffee?

    coffee plant

    Coffee is prepared from the roasted coffee bean and it is the brewed drink. There are two different most commonly grown coffee trees are Coffee Arabica and Coffee Robusta. These coffee trees are grown up to more than 30 feet high. These trees are covered with green and waxy leaves and it grows along with branches. These coffee plants can leave up to 100 years. Coffee plant can be grown in rich soil at mild temperatures and having frequent rain with the shaded sun. Coffee is dark in color, bitter to taste and slightly acidic in nature.

    Coffee Arabica Coffee Robusta
    • Coffee Arabica is first discovered in Ethiopia
    • Coffee Robusta is originated from Western Africa.
    • Approximately 70% of production throughout the world.
    • Around 30% of production throughout the world.
    • It is Fine, Aromatic and Mild Coffee
    • It is less Aromatic and Harsh in nature
    • This coffee bean shape is flat, elongated in an oval 
    • This Coffee bean shape is round
    • Less quantity of caffeine and higher acidity
    • High quantity of caffeine and low acidity
    • Less Bitter to taste
    • Bitter to taste when compared to Arabica
    arabica coffee bean robosta coffee bean

    Steps to process the coffee from seed to cup:

    Healthy And Tasty Coffee Recipes:

    As you know that we have different coffee recipes to make. But some of the recipes we don’t know which wanted to make at home. For those who don’t know your favorite coffee recipes, and they want to go out and buy the coffee from coffee shops. But, here we go through that most famous, healthy and tasty coffee recipes to make at home. Some of the people have a question on how to make different types of coffee recipes at home. Here we are giving an answer to that to make easy coffee recipes at home. Make your favorite coffee by your own hands and enjoy the taste.

    Cappuccino Coffee Recipes:

    Cappiccino Coffee

    Ingredients: For 2 Cups

    • Milk – 2 Cups
    Milk
    Milk

    Spoon of Coffee

    Spoon of Sugar
    Sugar

    • Hot Water – 2 Tablespoons
    boiling water
    Hot Water

    How to Make Cappuccino Coffee:

    Step – 1: Take 2 tablespoons of any instant coffee and sugar in a cup

     Step – 2: Add 2 Tablespoon of hot water or milk in the coffee and sugar mix.

     Step – 3: Add 2 Table Spoons of Water into the Same cup.

    Step – 4: Mix the Ingredients with a hand blender until the texture becomes tight and creamy and light brown color. (as shown below)

    cream texture

    Step – 5: Take 2 tablespoons of this cream in each cup

     Step – 6: Pour hot milk into the cups.

    Step – 7: Stir this mixture until the cream and milk become together.

     Step – 8: At last add some cream on top for the perfect texture.

    Note: The cream which you prepared from the mixture of Coffee, Sugar, Water can store in the refrigerator for one week.

    Health Benefits of Cappuccino:

    • It prevents heart problems and helps to lower the chances of early death.
    • Cappuccino coffee contains antioxidants which prevent the oxidization of LDL cholesterol.
    • Drinking cappuccino coffee twice a day may reduce the chances of stroke by 20%.
    • If you take cappuccino coffee every day it may lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes as the body resists its insulin.
    • It prevents from Alzheimer’s.
    • It lowers the chances of symptomatic gallstone and also prevents it. Which means caffeine can enhance the concentration of gallbladder and prevents the formation of stones.
    • A cup of coffee Cappuccino help in digestion problems.
    • To take 4 Cappuccino cups of coffee a day lowers the chances of skin cancer.
    • Cappuccino helps to reduce the fat and aids in weight loss.
    • It may lower the chances of cavities due to the presence of antibacterial properties.
    • It prevents from the severe headaches because of caffeine contant.

    Coconut Oil Coffee:

    coconut oil coffee

    Ingredients: For 2 Cups

    • Hot Coffee – 2 Cups
      cappiccino texture

    coconut oil

    butter
    Butter

    Making of Hot Coffee Recipe:

    Take 2 Spoons of Coffee powder and sugar and add 2 spoons of milk or hot water to this coffee mix. Mix and whisk this mixture until it becomes creamy and light brown color. Add hot milk into the cream and stir well which makes together. Your hot coffee recipe is ready now.

    Coconut Oil Coffee Recipe:

    • Take 2 cups of hot coffee to a coffee blender.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of pure coconut oil to the blender.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
    • Mix this with the help of blender until it becomes smooth.
    • Fill this coffee in 2 cups to serve and enjoy the taste.

    Health Benefits of Coconut oil Recipe:

    • Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
    • To boost your energy levels.
    • It helps to prevent digestion problems.
    • It improves the cardiovascular health.
    • This coffee can reduces the risk of endometrial, liver, colorectal, and melanoma cancer.
    • Improves bone strength.
    • Coconut oil helps people to loose weight because of its satiating fat.
    • Lowers the risk of neurological disorders.
    • Coconut oil and caffeine improves the brain functions and improves alertness.
    • It strengthens the immune system.

    Black Coffee Recipe:

    black coffee

    Ingredients:

    instant coffee powder
    Instant coffee Powder
    • Water – 1 cup.
    cup of water
    Cup of water
    • Sugar – 1 tablespoon or as per your taste.
    Spoon of Sugar
    sugar

    How to make Black Coffee?

    • Boil water in the teakettle.
    • Take 2 spoons of Black coffee powder in a cup and add 1 spoon of sugar to it.
    • Now pour hot water into the cup then stir well until getting the taste.
    • Finally, your healthy and tasty black coffee is ready to taste.
    • You may choose the coffee maker to make this black tea easily.

    Health benefits of black coffee:

    • Take one cup of coffee an hour before workout, it improves your body strength.
    • It is used as a insulin to the human body and maintain the blood and sugar levels.
    • Black Coffee helps you to burn fat and lose your weight.
    • Black coffee helps to protect your brain
    • It strengthen your mental ability.

    Green Coffee Recipe:

    Green Coffee

    Ingredients:

    • Green Coffee Powder – 2 Tablespoon
    Green Coffee Powder
    Green Coffee Powder
    • Water – 2 cups
    Water glass
    Water glass
    • Sauce pan
    Sauce Pan
    Sauce Pan

    How to make Green Coffee?

    • Pour 2 Cup of water in Sauce Pan and heat water till it boils.
    • After water boils add 2 tablespoons of green coffee bean powder (available in the market) into the water.
    • If you want a fresh green coffee powder to buy freshly unroasted coffee beans and make it powder with the coffee blending machine or blender.
    Green Coffee Beans
    Green coffee beans
    • After some time water becomes light green color then switch off the stove then strain the green coffee into a cup with the help of a strainer. 
    • Now your fresh and healthy prepared green coffee is ready to drink.

    Health Benefits of Green Coffee:

    • It is very rich in Antioxidants which reduces the free radical effects in our body.
    • This green coffee helps to boost metabolism because of the presence of chlorogenic acid.
    • It helps to burn extra fat in your body.
    • Helps to treat the type 2 diabetes and maintain the blood and sugar levels in our body.
    • Reduces the level of bad cholesterol.
    • It helps in improving our blood circulation and lower the chances of heart strokes.
    • Green coffee helps us to maintain our skin health and avert the appearance of wrinkles.
    • These green coffee beans are highly effective in enhancing our immune system.
    • Green coffee beans can also help us to cure the hair loss problems, helps to grow hair fastly and thickly.
    • So, Green coffee is the best coffee for your overall body health.

    Dried Ginger Coffee Recipe:

    Ingredients:

    • Dried Ginger – Few
      dried ginger
    • Coriander Seeds – 2 tablespoons
      coriander seeds
    • Black Pepper – 1/2 tablespoon
      Black Pepper
    • Cardamom – 2
      Cardamom
    • Water – 2 1/2 glass
      cup of water
    • Palm Jaggery – 4 tablespoons
    Palm Jaggery
    • Instant Coffee Powder – 1 tablespoon
    instant coffee powder
    • Milk – As required (optional)
    Milk

    How to make dried ginger coffee?

    • First, take dried ginger pieces and smash it.
    • Heat the frying pan on the stove then add coriander seeds, Black Pepper, Cardamom, and smashed dried ginger to it.
    • Fry the above ingredients without oil for 5 minutes.
    • After 5 minutes make it powder with the help of a mixer.
    • Boil water in the stove then add this powder into the hot water and stir well.
    • After some time add palm jaggery into the water mix.
    • Stir it well until the water boils.
    • Then add coffee powder to it and stir well.
    • Finally, strain it with the strainer into the cup.
    • If you want to add milk to it add some required milk into that coffee and enjoy the taste.

    Make your day Healthy and Tasty:

    Make your day healthy and tasty by trying these recipes at your home. Start your day with extra energy with a cup of coffee. Make your own choice which coffee is best for you and try the recipe of coffee by your own at home and enjoy the taste. Above given recipes is the easy coffee recipes to make at home. One to three cups of coffee a day is not an issue for our health rather than that if you increase the dosage of drinking coffee may cause some side effects to your body. So, intake coffee as much as limited dosage and keep your body healthy to make your life happy.

  • All About Healthy Green Tea Recipe : the Healthiest tea in the world

    All About Healthy Green Tea Recipe : the Healthiest tea in the world

    Introduction to Green Tea:

    Nowadays so many people are busy with their restless deeds. Also, people suffering from even more health issues. So, everyone wishes to come out of their problems. Here I can suggest one healthiest drink by which you can be boosted up

    Generally all are known that Green Tea is the one of the healthiest drink to get free from all irks. Indeed I had an experience with green tea. Its engage my mind and set me free from all irks. In my opinion, it is the best tea for weight loss and also for better health. Moreover green tea consists the number of antioxidants and polyphenols which are responsible for its health benefits.

    Why do green tea is preferable one? It is because it is perfect for health. It has been shown to improve blood flow, lower cholesterol, reduce the range of heart-related conditions as well as keeps sugar levels stable in diabetes patients.

    Green Tea is one of the most famous beverages in the world. It is different from all soft drinks and liquors. The green tea can bring peaceful respite to its fans. It is a favorite among fitness enthusiasts. As a traditional beverage green tea has been proved that nutrition in it can regulate digestion problem and also prevent cancer and reduce the effect from computer radiation.

    Importance of tea in our daily life

    If you want to start your day wonderfully then have a cup of tea. Commonly tea has a lot of importance and you also prefer it first to serve your guests. Almost 80% of of people give importance to tea. Whenever i work i take break from time to time to have a cup of tea for relaxation. Its a aromatic beverage most of the people are addicted to this beverage. All are have it to relax, refresh, relieve and activate our body. Everyone has a own purpose to having the tea regularly.

    What is Green tea?

    green tea

    Green Tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves that are unfermented leaves. These leaves are in pale in color. Usually, the healthiest thing has a bitter taste only in the same way green flavor also bitter. Green tea gets its name from the natural green shade of leaves that the plant grows and green tint of the brew. It does not contain fat, protein, carbohydrates and there are not many calories in unsweetened tea. It generally includes the high concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are substances that fight and reduce free radicals and protect the cells from the damage.

    Why do people drink green tea?

    Green Tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet. It is possess with antioxidants and nutrients which have great effect on the human body.  These include improve brain functions, fat loss, lower effect of cancer and many more awesome benefits. Sipping green tea that gives you energy is also help you to relax due to presence of chemical product called theanine. Green tea diet plan which is cause to provide a healthy life.

    History of Green tea:

    history of green tea

    The history of green tea has many stories. But according to the historians’ assumption, only a few be true. While the history of green does not begin with green tea. It began with something close.  The story goes that Emperor Shen Nong was sitting in his gardens enjoying a beautiful day while tending his cauldron of water. On those days Emperor discovered that full boiled water drinking prevents the diseases. On that time the leaves of tea plant drifted into his cauldron and boiled, steep the water with first tea ever. When Emperor tried the drink immediately invigorated. He shared the drink with all of his court officials then everyone enjoyed the taste of first caffeinated beverage.

    From that point on, green tea was cultivated and processed with loose leaf brewing in mind. When European explorers first brought tea back from China, they took green tea which experienced a warm reception in courts but didn’t become a popular drink like black tea. The tea that didn’t spoil due to poor storage was very expensive.

    Types of green tea

    Fine, indeed all different types of green tea made from the Camellia Sinensis.

    There are many different types of green teas which give different types of health benefits. Best Green tea extract is the most commonly grown type of tea in the world. But do you really know what are the different types of green tea you are drinking? What is the best green tea to buy?

    Although Camellia Sinensis is the plant that all types of tea originate, the process of which it is harvest and processed defines what type of tea will be produced. Green tea tends to come from the first harvest, managing to go around early to mid spring. The first harvest is produced the highest quality and most expensive leaves.

    Some strains may differ based on the drying process, grinding and rolling methods and amount of sunlight received. Here I have a few different types of Japanese best organic green tea.

    Although Camellia Sinensis is the plant that all types of tea originate, the process of which it is harvested and processed defines what type of tea will be produced. green tea tends to come from the first harvest, tending to come around early to mid spring. The first harvest is produced highest quality and most expensive leaves.

    Some strains may differ based on the drying process, grinding and rolling methods, moreover amount of sunlight received. Here i have few different types of  Japanese green tea.

    Different Types of Green Tea

    S.No Type of Green Tea Process of Extraction
    1. Sencha
    • Once picked, tea leaves are streamed, beginning with youngest leaves at the top of the plants
    • After that leaves are dried out and rolled them 
     2.   Gyokuro
    •  Similar to Sencha except that about 3 weeks tea leaves are hidden from the sunlight.
    • Meanwhile, tea leaves endure less photosynthesis, keeping strong favored amino acids in the plant and give Gyokuro its full taste.
    • After that collect leaves and does the process as Sencha
     3.  Tencha
    •  It is very similar to Gyokuro tea. It is removed from 3 weeks prior to harvest, then leaves are streamed, air dried, and removed of vines and stems.
    • But it does not go through the rolling process.
     4.   Matcha
    •  After all above processes like shading, harvesting, streaming, sir dried, removed of stems and veins, it will be grounded into a powder to be brewed.
     5.  Funmatsucha
    • It is very similar to Match except the Funmatsucha does not shade from the sunlight, therefore enduring more photosynthesis, giving this the taste of more bitter.
    • Although this may be bitter, it actually has potentially more antioxidants than the normal tea strains.
    6.    Konacha
    •  Konacha tea is not a powder. It is instead made up of filtered out from Gyokuro or Sencha.
    • It is a cheap one. But the special one in Konacha that it can be roasted into Houjikonacha, diluting the bitterness and provide more robust flavor.
     7.  Shincha
    •  It is a first harvest tea means the leaves are the best quality and more expensive and normally hold a bitter taste.
    • The reason for this is the wealth of amino acids and the lack of catechin and caffeine
     8.  Fukamuschitha
    •  It contains leaves from Sencha, Gyokuro, Kabusecha, and Bancha process that are deeply steamed providing a deep color and brew.
    • This process provides a richer flavor and provides soothing effects to the stomach due to its light flavor.
     9.  Kukicha
    •  It is called twig tea because it is made up of stems and twigs of green tea plant through the process similar to Gyokuro tea process.
    • It is known for its yellow brew.
    10.   Bancha
    •  It is the second harvest after the first flush has been taken from Sencha.
    11. China green tea
    • It has more fine flavor than Bancha and is a good standard.
    12. Hojicha
    • It is roasted tea which is roasted over charcoal (usually Bancha)

    Proven health benefits of green tea

    Green tea is the healthiest hot drink in the world. It consists of antioxidants and nutrients which have potent effects on the body. Healthiest Green tea is generally credited with easing the symptoms of cancers, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impaired immune system functioning and a multitude of different infections. Green tea can provide such vast and useful health benefits. Green Tea is the best tea for stomach and weight loss. What is the best green tea for health to cure number of diseases?

    1. Green tea Improve brain function

    tea for brain sharp

    Stimulants in green tea may keep you awake, also make your brain active. Stimulant that is caffeine is present in tea at enough of a dose. In your brain its main function is to block adenosine receptors allowing neurons to fire for longer, increasing brain activity. Additionally, the amino aide l-theanine has relaxing effect which in combination with caffeine can increase brain function and help you to more productive.

    2. Best tea for weight loss

    physical performance

    Clinical studies suggest Green tea is a best tea for weigh loss. It may boost your metabolism and burn your fat. Green tea can also help you to lose your weight.These are all because of caffeine and other compounds. Green tea may helps you in less hunger cravings and loss calories consumed.

    3. Green Tea Lower The Risk Of Diabetes

    reduce diabetes

    Type II diabetes is a disease that has reached epidermic proportions over the past few decades and now so many people are suffering with this. Although it is completely preventable through green tea. Green tea can stabilizes the sugar levels of blood. I have found that one study among Japanese saw that those who drank the most green tea decrease the risk of type II diabetes.

    4. Green tea good for heart health

    improve heart health

    Studies shows that green tea can improve the heart’s health, which includes helping regulate total cholesterol. Moreover it significantly increases the antioxidant level of your blood. the antioxidant properties of green tea may help to prevent atherosclerosis, particularly coronary artery disease.the benefits also seem to extend to preventing stroke, reducing high blood pleasure, and inhibiting the formation of blood clots.

    5. Green tea for physical performance

    green tea physical performance

    Green tea is boost the physical performance and exercise endurance. many such studies showing these effects from caffeine, although other factors also aids this effect. The antioxidants in green tea may also help prevent tissue damage during physical exertion as well.

    6. green tea Benefits for oral health

    Some studies shows that catechins in green tea can kill bacteria and inhibit viruses like the influenza virus, potentially lowering your risk of infections. Potentially lowering your risk of infections. In general green tea consumption is associated with improved dental health and a lower risk of dental caries.

    7. Green tea benefits For bone Health

    green tea for bone health

    Green tea may make your bones stronger. This may be because it is alkaline forming in your body. It also helps to prevent leaching of minerals from your bones to counteract blood acidity and maintain proper blood pH.

    8. Green tea help you relax

    green tea for relax

    The green tea increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, which has anti-anxiety effects. L-theanine also increases dopamine and the production of alpha waves in the brain, aiding relaxation, also helps to decrease the depression.

    9. Green Tea Skin Benefits

    Green tea can prevent the wrinkles of skin and signs of agings because it contains the antioxidants which can fight free radical damage. The anti-inflammatory property of green tea can solve the problems regarding skin from all sorts of harmful environmental stressors. Green tea for skin has also been shown to reduce the redness that comes with rosacea.

    Green Tea for skin health

    Moreover, the polyphenols in green tea, especially EGCG has a powerful effect to support the skin cells and cellular DNA in the presence of sunlight.

    10. green tea reduce cancer

    Does Green Tea Reduce Cancer? The answer is yes because green tea credited with the most powerful benefits. Most clinical studies have shown that both green and black tea may help to protect against cancer. Polyphenols in green tea play an essential role in preventing the cancer disease. Researches also believe that polyphenols help to kill cancerous cells and stop them from growing.

    reduce cancer

    National cancer institute also says that the polyphenols in tea have been shown to decrease tumour growth in both animal and laboratory studies. the high level of polyphenols that stops them from growing, although the exact mechanism by which tea inhibits and prevents cancerous cells is uncertain.

    Green Tea For Breast Cancer

    A women who drink green tea can escape from the risk of developing breast cancer. Brest cancer is commonly be found in women.

    Green Tea For Pancreatic cancer

    This pancreatic cancer mostly be appeared in women. One large clinical study observe a competition between green tea drinkers ans non green tea drinkers then found that those who drank the most green tea had the less risking of developing the pancreatic cancer, who were 50% less likely to develop the disease.

    Green Tea For Prostate cancer

    It is the most common type of cancer in men. The people who drink green tea were observed that they had half the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer than those who drink less much of green tea.

    Green Tea For Colo-rectal cancer

    Drinking green tea prevents the developing of cancer disease. All the studies are showing the positive impact on green tea on bladder, ovarian, esophageal, lung, skin and stomach cancer. Moreover drinking green tea may prevent the liver cancer also.

    11. Green tea for longevity

    green tea for longevity

    Here is another benefit for green tea drinkers. It leads you to obtain a higher quality of life and a reduced risk of dying for any cause. Since green tea drinkers have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and various cancers over a given period of time, it makes you sense that green tea makes you live longer. One study found that who drank the greenest tea were 76% less likely to die during the six-year study period.

    Furthermore green tea benefits for hair, skin also. Healthiest green tea has useful and most powerful antioxidants which protect your body to give great health.

    Precautions while taking green tea

    Here you have to take care about green tea drinking times. Because green tea is a high on antioxidant and natural plant based compounds such as tannins and flavonoids. Excess can result in toxicity or can damage to the liver. So don’t have more than 2 to 3 cups per a day.

    Never have green tea on empty stomach : Starting the beautiful day with a dose of caffeine may kick-start your day with the much required impetus. It will also affect the stomach balance. Instead of that take a warm water with lime and honey.

    No immediately after meals: A lot of people mostly drink green tea after their meals. Drinking green tea after meals immediately can resist the nutrient absorption. this means whatever you eat is not absorbed properly. This can also dilute the gastric juices resulting in improper digestion. It is better have your hot beverage 30 to 45 minutes before or after your meals.

    No late night sipping : Don’t drink green tea at late night times. Because it can interfere with your sleep pattern and increase your stress due to lack of sleep.

    Don’t reuse green tea bags : Avoid to use tea bags of already used. This already used tea bags contains caffeine content much high. Wet tea bags are caused to microbial infection. so never use tea bags more than two times. It is better to use green tea leaves for your cuppa.

    Have more plain water: Green tea is also a diuretic. It may result in frequent urination. So, it is better to have more water to hydrate your body.

    How to store Green tea powder?

    The green tea deteriorates very easily from contact with oxygen, light, humidity and high temperature. proper storage can significantly lengthen its freshness. To keep the freshness of green tea store as follows:

    • In a sealed airtight container that completed
      • blocks light
      • blocks air exposure
    • In a cool and dry place
    • Away from strong – smelling foods

     How to make green tea?

    1. Boil water in a kettle or pan on the stove till it bubbles
    2. Add 1 teaspoon of tea or tea bag per cup into a teapot
    3. After water gets boiled, let it keep remain for 5 minutes till the temperature drops.
    4. Then pour the water into the teapot and close the lid
    5. Brew it for 1-2 minutes that’s all.

    Points to remember

    • Avoid using already boiled water
    • Take soft water than hard water
    • To get your tea with awesome taste don’t use a micro oven
    • Water temperature should be in between 140 to 180 F
    • Warm the teapot beforehand to prevent the tea from cooling down immediately.

    Summary of Green Tea

    To summarize that usually, your early morning will start with the well known hot drink that is named as tea. But now I am introducing the healthiest beverage that is Green Tea which has lots of benefits to improve your health. Firstly green tea is made from Camellia Sinensis leaves. These leaves are pale green and bitter. The green tea taste is also sharp. It has antioxidants called polyphenols which fight and reduce free radicles and protect the cells from damage. 

    History of green has many stories. But it is generally started with the Emperor Shen Nong who has tasted the green tea accidentally. Moreover, there are different types of green tea which are based on the processing the leaves by manufacturers. There are a specific times not to take green tea. You should follow the precautions to save your health.

    Furthermore, green tea provides incredible health benefits to its drinkers. Several studies on green tea are proved that advantages experimentally. It prevents so many disease developing risks and protects your health. So that green tea provides longevity and respite to mind. It is one of the gifts from nature. 

  • Types and benefits of black tea which is good for health

    Types and benefits of black tea which is good for health

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    Most of us in the world are likely to drink Tea in the Early Mornings or taken as per their interests. There are many different flavors in Tea, some of our favorites also. But as per the Health Benefits, some Teas are best teas for Health. On that, we have taken the “Black Tea” why because I personally experienced the Health benefits after having this into my daily life. And this is the fantastic, flavorful and healthy also. So, I can go through this category and many of the people drinking black tea from many years, and now you need to understand the benefits of drinking this “Black Tea“.

    Black tea dried leaves

    Black Tea is one type of tea which is more oxidized than other teas. Black Tea is generally strong tea when compared to less oxidized teas. This Black tea is made from the product of “Camellia sinesis Plant”. This dry leaves and stem are used in medicines.

    Black Tea is also known as “red tea”, which was discovered by China in the 17th century. Many of the years ago only Green Tea and Oolong Tea were consumed. The Story of the Black Tea is that an army from Jianxi entered the Fujian Province and camped at a nearby factory. This unscheduled camped may lead to delay in tea production, and the tea leaves are dried because of laid out in the sun for a longer period. Simultaneously the leaves are turned into red color because of the prolonged oxidation process. And the farmer tries to save the tea production then placed the leaves over a fire of pine wood, which results that leaves are smelled like smoky flavor. And this is the discovery of producing original black tea named as “Lapsang Souchong”.

    Basically, Tea is considered to have originated from China. In the parts of China Black Tea is mainly produced by handmade. Most of the High-Quality black teas are made in China, India, Sri Lanka, and most recently in Nepal.

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    In the earliest day of producing Tea, the border trade between China, Tibet, and other neighboring countries, tea was fermented, dried, and pressed into bricks to be used as currency. Certainly, most of the black tea produced in China is exported to other countries.

    The Dutch first introduced tea to Europe in 1610, it came in England in 1658, then it climbed in fame in England’s American colonies in the 1700s. The requirement for tea underwent huge leaps in the 1700s. From 1800, the English were Yearly consuming 21/2 Pounds of tea and 17 pounds of sugar per capita. The next leap in black tea production came in the 1800s when the Camellia sinensis assamica tea plant variety was found in 1823 from the Assam region of India.

    Variants in Black Tea

    There are two different types of best black tea variants which are Camellia Sinesis assamica and Camellia sinesis sinesis.

    Camellia sinesis assamica is a large-leafed tea plant that is typically used to produce black tea. This is originating in the Assam, India and it grows in warm, moist climates and is plentifully available in the sub-tropical forests.

    Camellia sinesis sinesis is a smaller-leafed tea plant which is typically used to produce Green Teas and White Teas. This is originating in China and it evolved as a shrub growing in sunny regions with drier, cooler climates. It grows in mountain regions because it has a high tolerance for cold.

    • By hand or by machine harvesting the tea leaves in the tea industry
    • Heavily dries under the large machines with fans to circulate air and remove the moisture as it evaporates.
    • To break the cell walls rolling is done by machine or by hand to release the essential oils.
    • Oxidation process is done due to the exposure of essential oils to the air. This results to change in flavor, aroma, and color. This step is also referred as “fermentation”, through oxidation. In this phase oxidation is slightly more accurate term for the chemical process.
    • During oxidation, oxygen interacts with the tea plant’s cell walls and turns into dark brown to black color.
    • Through the high heat process the tea leaves are baked or fires which stands oxidation and dries the tea leaves for storage purpose.
    • Next process to to sort the leaves which means any waste material, such as large stems are removed. Sorting different sizes and grades of leaves are divided into batches. This process is for machine made teas.

    There are many different types of best black tea in the World. Some of the types of tea are given below. All the black tea are come from the same plants but the taste can be vary depending on the specific tea leaves and blend. In this article I can give the list of the Best Black Tea in the World.

    Assam Black Tea:

    Tea TypeAssam
    OriginAssam, Northeast India
    Tastes likeStrong, malty, slightly bitter
    Caffeine levelsHigh
    Assam Black Tea
    Assam Black Tea

    Assam Black Tea is the traditional black tea which is originated from the region of Assam in Northeast India. And this Assam Tea is one of the best black tea brand in India and it is also one of the most powerful tasting types of black tea. Many people enjoy this tea with a bit of milk because it is very strong tea, slightly in bitter to taste. So, people enjoy this tea on pairing this tea with milk to balance the flavor. Assam black tea leaves are the main reason for the for the deep taste of tea and bold color of the Assam tea.

    Health Benefits of Assam Black Tea:

    Assam Tea is packed with full of antioxidants, when compared with the Green Tea and White Tea. Because of extensive oxidation process this Assam tea have full of antioxidants. However, health benefits of Assam black tea such as

    • Decreasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
      heart health
    • Improving blood circulation.
    • Assam black tea has plenty of antioxidants this may help to fight against the cancer cells and enhance the immune system.
    • Assam black tea has another health benefit is to relieve the tension and stress of our body.
    • This type of black tea helps in decreasing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
    • Assam black tea also has benefits in oral health like to strengthen the teeth and fighting with cavities.

    Caffeine content in Assam Black Tea:

    Assam black tea has high quantity of caffeine which is ranging form about 80mg per 8 fl oz cup. Assam tea contains vitamin B1 and it enables the body to use the carbohydrates intake for energy-use, this results in enhancing the blood circulation.

    Assam Black Tea Recipe:

    Ingredients:
    1. Boiled Water – 1 Cup
    2. Assam Black Tea – 1 Teaspoon
    3. Sugar – 2 Teaspoons(optional)
    How to make Assam Black Tea:
    • Take 1 cup of boiled water in teacup or tea kettle.
    • Pour 1 Tablespoon of Assam Black Tea in hot water jar or tea kettle.
    • Leave it for 4 to 5 minutes till the boiled water color changes to red color.
    • Then strain the leaves or tea grains to your Tea Cup.
    • Add 1 Tablespoon of sugar if you want(optional)
    • Now your healthy and aromatic tea is ready to drink.

    Ceylon Black Tea:

    Ceylon Tea

    Ceylon Black Tea is originated from Sri Lanka, and this name Ceylon comes from Sri Lanka’s former name – Ceylon. This Ceylon black tea is medium to strong in taste and has slightly spicy and citrusy flavor notes. Because of this citrusy and spicy flavor, this tea is usually used at iced tea drinks. This Ceylon black tea better to take when hot, and it can enjoy in both alone or with some milk also.

    Tea Type Ceylon
    Origin Sri Lanka
    Tastes like Strong, Aromatic, Citrusy
    Caffeine levels High

    Health Benefits of Ceylon Black Tea:

    The health benefits of drinking Ceylon black tea is same as drinking normal black tea as per researches said.

    • By drinking this type of black tea, often provides a boost in mental alertness.
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    • This kind of tea may increase your energy levels, which may boost your metabolism.
    • In these types of tea contains polyphenols, it helps to decrease the risk of cancer.

    Caffeine content in Ceylon Black Tea:

    Ceylon black tea has high quantity of caffeine which is ranging form about 78mg per 7 fl oz cup. While green tea usually has only half that amount

    Ceylon Black Tea Recipe:

    Ingredients: For 2 cups of tea
    1. Boiled Water – 21/2 Cup
    2. Ceylon Black Tea Leaves– 11/2 Teaspoon
    3. Sugar – 2 Teaspoons(optional)
    4. Fresh Milk – As Needed(Optional)
    5. Ginger– 2 Small Slices or 1/2 teaspoon of Ginger powder
    How To Make Ceylon Black Tea:
    • Take 21/2 cup of water and boil it.
    • Pour 1 Teaspoon of Ceylon Black Tea leaves in boiling water.
    • Leave it for 4 to 5 minutes till the boiled water color changes to red color.
    • Then add ginger slices or ginger powder to it.
    • After few seconds pour fresh milk to that boiled tea mix if needed.
    • Then strain it to your Tea Cup.
    • Add sugar if you want when it mix with milk(optional)
    • Now your healthy and aromatic tea is ready to drink.

    Darjeeling Black Tea:

    Darjeeling tea.
    Darjeeling tea.

    Darjeeling Black Tea is a light and refreshing tea. This type of tea is originated at West Bengal, India. This Darjeeling Tea has a unique amber color, and it tastes like a slightly citrusy, floral, fruity, herby taste. So, Darjeeling Tea is a very flavorful black tea choice. This Darjeeling tea is not a good match with milk it may take alone and more suits to take in the afternoons rather than early mornings.

    Tea Type Darjeeling
    Origin West Bengal, India
    Tastes like Light, Aromatic, Soft, Smooth, Sweet
    Caffeine levels Medium

    Health Benefits of Darjeeling Black Tea:

    Darjeeling Black Tea may offers health benefits that may improves your body health. In this type of tea contains two complex antioxidants.

    • It helps to neutralize harmful free radicals, and reduce free radical damage which can target cell membranes and DNA, and raise your risk of chronic illness.DNA
    • It may reduce blood pressure levels and cardiovascular disease risk.
    • May help to reduce the risk of obesity and promotes weight loss.
    • It may help to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.
    • It may help in lower diabetes risk.

    Caffeine content in Darjeeling Tea:

    In Darjeeling Tea, there is a medium content of Caffeine have roughly 50mg in one cup, although this amount may vary depending on the strength of the tea.

    Nilgiri Black Tea:

    iced tea

    This Nilgiri Black Tea is originating from the Nilgiris District of South India. This type of tea is composed of small open, slightly twisted broken leaves of uniform size. The color of this kind of tea is a deep reddish brown color and flavors like delicate, floral, and brisk in flavor. This tea is particularly suited to iced tea preparation.

    Tea Type Nilgiri
    Origin Nilgiri, Southern India
    Tastes like Delicate, Floral, Brisk
    Caffeine levels High

    Health Benefits Of Nilgiri Black Tea:

    • You can lose your weight on drinking of Nilgiri Black TeaWeight loss
    • It reduces LDL Cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attacks
    • It reduces your stress levels.
    • This type of tea fights against diabetes.
    • It increases your immune system.
    • It increases your bone density.
    • It takes care of your oral health.
    • It controls your aging effects and makes your skin tighter and shiner.

    Caffeine Content In Nilgiri Tea:

    In Nilgiri Tea, there is a high content of Caffeine have roughly 80mg in one cup, although this amount may vary depending on the strength of the tea. As this tea is produces using the CTC method, leaves are cut during processing.

    Keemun Black Tea:

    Keenum Tea

    Keemun Black Tea is one of the most popular types of black tea in the world. This Keemun tea has a delicate flavor. And this Keemun tea is originated from the Anhui of Eastern China. Keemun Tea tastes and flavors like Aromatic, light, sweet, flowery and fruity fragrance. So, we should drink Keemun tea on its own to avoid diluting its impressive taste of Keemun Tea.

    Tea Type Keemun
    Origin Anhui, Eastern China
    Tastes like Mild, Aromatic, Light, Flowery, Fruity
    Caffeine levels Medium

    Health Benefits of Keemun Tea:

    Keemun Black Tea contains antioxidants and polyphenols, along with caffeine content which is greatly beneficial for your health.

    • This Keemun Black tea may help you to lose your weight by helping to improve metabolism.
    • And this tea improves your digestion. It reduces the risk of indigestion by getting rid of excess acidity in your stomach.
    • Due to the presence of antioxidants and polyphenols, it helps to reduce the risk of heart attacks.
    • It helps to control blood pressure levels and reduce the level of LDL cholesterol in your body.
    • It helps in improving the blood flow and also reducing the blood sugar levels to prevent diabetes.
    • It also helps in reducing the growth of cancer cells in your body.
      cancer cells
    • It prevents pollution, stress, and unhealthy habits to leave your body and fight against the free radicals that harm your cells.

    Caffeine Content In Keemun Tea:

    In Keemun Tea, there is a content of Caffeine have in one cup, although this amount may vary depending on the strength of the tea. But the amount is lesser than compared with coffee.

    Yunnan Black Tea (Dianhong cha):

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    yunnan tea

    This Yunnan Black Tea is also known as Dianhong cha, and this Yunnan tea is originated from Yunnan, of Southern China. This Yunnan Tea is very flavorful and aromatic, and it has a smooth and slightly sweet taste.

    The color of the Yunnan tea is in golden amber color. This Yunnan tea is good in taste in both its own and with milk.

    Tea Type Yunnan
    Origin Yunnan, Southern China
    Tastes like Aromatic, soft, sweet, smooth
    Caffeine levels Medium-High

    Health Benefits of Yunnan Tea:

    There are some health benefits on drinking a cup of Yunnan Tea a day.

    • This Yunnan Tea helps to improve the mental focus and gives the extra boost to your brain.
    • It helps to lower the risk of heart diseases.
    • It helps to reduce bad cholesterol and prevent obesity-related diseases. And at the same time increase the good cholesterol.
      obesity control
    • It helps in enhancing blood circulation and prevents headaches and migraines.
    • It helps to prevent the growth of new cancer cells.
    • This Yunnan tea may help to develop higher bone mass and greater bone strength.
    • This tea can help you to lose your weight.
    • This tea can help you to reduce stress and its inflammatory properties.

    Caffeine content in Yunnan Black Tea:

    For every 8-ounce cup of Yunnan tea contains 60 to 70 milligrams of caffeine is there when compared with standard cup of coffee.

    English Breakfast Black Tea:

    English Breakfast Tea

    English Breakfast Tea has originated in the United States. It is usually the combination of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan. This type of tea tastes like aromatic, malty and robust in flavor. This tea also strong tea and it is bitter to taste with the combination of milk to slightly lighten the flavor. This tea is the perfect choice to take in early mornings.

    Tea Type English breakfast tea
    Origin Colonial America
    Tastes like Aromatic, malty, robust, strong
    Caffeine levels High

    Health Benefits of English Breakfast Tea:

    • This English Breakfast tea having natural antioxidants, which help to reduce the free radicals in the body.
    • It helps to promote better blood circulation in your body.
      blood circulation
    • It may help to decrease the bad cholesterol, and increase the metabolism of your body and this may help to reduce the risk of heart attacks.

    Caffeine Content in English Breakfast Black Tea:

    For every 8-ounce cup contains 40 to 70 milligrams of caffeine is there in English Breakfast Tea, which is half the amount that exists in a cup of coffee.

    • Black tea benefits for Hair: Black Tea contains high level of antioxidants and caffeine, both are benefits to hair health. The caffeine decreases a hormone that causes hair loss and the antioxidants promote healthy hair growth.
    hair growth
    hair growth
    • Benefits of black tea with lemon: It increases the iron absorption, fights with free radicals, helps in weight loss, cures a sore throat e.t.c. 
      Weight loss
    • Black tea benefits for skin: The anti-oxidant, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory properties present in tea helps keep your skin healthy and glowing. Black tea contain caffeine and are super-rich in catechins and polyphenols, two antioxidants that are known to fight acne and ageing.
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    aging free skin

    For every food habit, there is a limit to take a minimum quantity of food is good for health. Similarly, Drinking black tea also has a limit to take a moderate amount of tea per day. Drinking 4 or 5 cups of black tea is generally safe for most people. Rather than drinking a large amount of black tea may cause health problems. That’s mostly because of caffeine related side effects.

    An 8-ounce in a cup serving of black tea provides 40 – 120 mg of caffeine is available.

    • Minimum 250 mg of caffeine (1-2 cups of black tea) per day is the dosage to prevent from headache and to improve the mental alertness.
    • At least one cup a day is the dosage to reduce the risk of heart attacks and Kidney stones.
    • Minimum of 125-500 ml of caffeine (1-4 cups) daily is the dosage to prevent atherosclerosis.
    • However, men who drink a little amount of 124-208 mg of caffeine (Approx. 1-3 cups of black tea) daily also have a low chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
    • Similarly, in women, a moderate amount of caffeine (1-4 cups of black tea) per day is best for health.

     

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    • Store tea in a cool, dark place away from light, heat, and moisture.
    • Don’t keep the tea in refrigerators because if any interaction with moisture can drastically shorten the life of tea.
    • It is best to keep your tea at room temperature i.e., 68 to 77 F (20 to 250 C)
    • It is best to store tea in the airtight containers, non-plastic, opaque container. Glass, tin, aluminum containers are best.
    • Tea is highly absorbent, so give tea its own storage area far away from coffee, spices and any other pantry items that have a strong odor.
    • Black tea is less sensitive to environmental factors and can last for upwards of two years if stored properly.

    Finally, most of the people want to drink different types of black tea. Because, black tea contains caffeine and some simulating substances. It helps to improve your health benefits and expand your life span to little bit more. Drinking black tea deal in your daily life with limited dosage is good for your health. So, choose your favourite black tea to add more health benefits to your life.

    Some Different Types of Black Teas:

    Earl Grey Black Tea, Irish Breakfast Black Tea, Lady Grey Black Tea, Lapsang Souchong Black Tea, Masala Chai, Dianhong Black Tea, Wuyi Black Tea, Rize Black Tea, Golden Monkey Black Tea.