Masala green tea is just the drink to warm you up this winter – an indoor recipe

Almost every tea lover has a special place for a green heart. It is light, calm and leaves a sweet aftertaste with every sip. Be it hot or cold (in the form of frozen tea) – a cup of green tea makes an enjoyable drink all year round. And what adds to its popularity is the rich nutritional profile guaranteed by this tea version. Green tea is made from the leaves and buds of Camellia Sinensis plant. Unlike the regular tea leaves (like oolong or black tea), green tea does not undergo a process of vibration and oxidation; this helps to keep the essential nutrients intact. It is loaded with antioxidants, catechins (the main component), vitamins and more that over the years have made green tea one of the favorite detox drinks in the lottery.

Why should you drink green tea? Here are 5 benefits of green tea:

1. Revs Up Weight Loss Process:

Green tea is a choice in all health-conscious diet rules for being a hot herbal drink for weight loss. The polyphenol and antioxidants in this tea help to remove the toxins and speed up the weight loss process.

2. Regulating metabolism:

Proper detoxification also strengthens metabolism and digestion, regulates a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, experts often recommend consuming post green tea (especially dinner).

3. Promoting immunity:

The polyphenols and flavonoids in green tea are known to strengthen immunity and prevent seasonal colds, flu et al.

4. Regulating Cholesterol Levels:

Several studies have also credited green tea for being an alcoholic beverage for reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides levels.

5. Stimulates glossy skin:

The detoxification properties in green tea also help cleanse the blood, promote healthy, hydrated and nourished skin.

Considering the above health benefits from green tea, you need at least 2 cups of green tea in a day. And if you want to add a little mix to your cup of green tea, we bring you a masala green tea recipe, which is not only tasty but also very healthy. Interest, right? Masala green tea is basically a healthy blend of green tea leaves and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves etc. Adding orange juice and orange zest add a seasonal flavor to the drink.

Also read: Add turmeric and ginger to green tea to ward off flu and flu this winter

Winter-Special: Masala Green Tea’s Health Benefits:

• Adding the warm spices brings the health benefits of this drink a step further. All the spices used in this recipe are full of health benefits – making the drink a very tasty kadha for winter immunity and gut health.
• All spices used in the drink are warm in nature; meaning they keep you warm from the inside in the cold winter season.
• This drink also makes a perfect non-alcoholic beverage (mocktail) for those who don’t like drinks like sangria, white wine or such a warm cocktail.

Also read: Kadha for Cold: This concoction is prepared using Desi spices

Here is the recipe of Masala green tea:

Ingredients:

1.5 teaspoon green tea leaves or 1 bag of green tea

1.5 cup water

1 stick of cinnamon

2 cloves

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Lemongrass half a teaspoon

1 tablespoon of orange juice

Honey, by taste

1 thinly sliced ​​lemon, to garnish

1 star now, to garnish

Some orange zest, to garnish

Method:

Step 1. Boil the water with ginger, cinnamon stick, cloves and lemongrass for at least a minute.

Step 2. Turn off the flame and add green tea leaves and close the lid. Let infuse for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3. Strain the tea into a cup and add orange juice and honey.

Step 4. Garnish with orange zest, star anise and lemon slice and take a sip.

Inspired

So what are you waiting for? Brew this healthy and tasty concoction today and enjoy the cold weather to the fullest!