Various studies indicate that green tea would provide some benefits for our health, but preparing it properly is not as simple as it seems. Here we reveal the secrets.
Green tea has earned its worldwide fame due to the health properties that have been suggested by different researches. Now, the correct preparation of green tea is not as simple as you think. Next, we will tell you about its possible health benefits and how you can make a good cup of this infusion at home.
The benefits
of green tea
Different investigations have been carried out that have pointed out in some cases and corroborated in others, the properties that traditional Chinese medicine attributes to green tea . Let's see some of them:
Due to its content of polyphenols , substances with an antioxidant effect, it would help prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
It would help keep blood pressure under control , according to research from 2014 .
It would help to keep our immune system healthy .
It would help reduce cholesterol levels
It could be used to support weight loss diets
The polyphenols in green tea would fight free radicals, preventing premature aging.
Dr. Carrie Ruxton's leading Nutrition consultant Communications, stands out among the many qualities of green tea, l to freshness of its leaves and is less processed than other teas . However, not all people like its strong flavor, so in order to get used to drinking it you should start taking it little by little.
Preparation
of green tea with leaves
To properly prepare green tea with leaves, you will need a tablespoon of leaves for each cup, an infuser, a kettle (or a stainless steel pot), a cup and, of course, water.
In the kettle, we heat the water and remove it when it reaches 70 degrees centigrade , since if we used hotter or boiling water, we would make the infusion bitter. In the infuser, we place the leaves that we are going to use and put it in the cup.
Subsequently, we drop the hot water and let it rest for three minutes. We remove the infuser and test. If we feel the taste a bit bitter for our liking, we can add a teaspoon of honey.
Preparation
of powdered green tea
To prepare powdered green tea, we will need:
Teaspoon and a half of powder
A cup of hot water without boiling
Optional: honey
Add a tablespoon and a half of powder to the hot water, let it rest for one or two minutes, after which it is sweetened (if desired) and drunk.
As you can see, in a fairly simple way you can prepare this healthy drink, which could also provide different benefits to our body.
Remember that the secret is not to boil the water , in the event that it comes to a boil, let it rest for a minute before adding the tea .
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