Organic Tea and Its Benefits
Tea has become such an integral part of the Indian diet that people aren’t even willing to cut back on it, let alone quit. As they say, all wisdom on one side, and tea on the other side. But friends,you’ll be surprised to know that there are small things which if we keep in mind while making tea then not only the harmful effects of tea significantly reduce but the same tea can actually help in normalising high blood pressure, diabetes, belly fat, and arthritis.
So,if you’re a tea lover or you drink tea regularly then do watch this video till the end so that you get clear information as to how many cups of tea are safe to drink daily? What things to keep in mind while making tea so that it doesn’t harm us? When you should not drink tea at all? and What is the the right time to drink tea? Will try to keep this article very simple and practical.
If you drink tea that is made the right way, it won’t harm you rather it will benefit you. That’s because tea contains antioxidants like polyphenols and flavonoids. However, we often unknowingly make mistakes while making tea because of which we fail to get the full benefits of these antioxidants. A long-term study of 14 years was conducted on 498,000 people which revealed some insights that can help us transform our tea from being unhealthy to healthy.
The most important finding was that tea should not be boiled excessively. Some people like to boil tea in water for 10-10 minutes. While this makes the tea strong but it significantly reduces antioxidants and secondly the more the tea is boiled the more the tannins are released in it. It is because of these tannins that people who drink a lot of tea get those yellow stains on teeth. Excess tannins lead to more acid production in the stomach and tannins also hinder the absorption of nutrients from food. This is why it’s said that tea from roadside stalls is more harmful because they boil it excessively and reuse the same tea multiple times.The second observation was that adding sugar to tea reduces its antioxidants. But, we can’t really imagine drinking sugarless tea.
Many people who can’t imagine their life without tea won’t drink it if served without sugar because more than the tea, they are addicted to sugar. But why use such refined sugar that is so processed with chemicals like sulphur that it not only loses all its nutrition but also it doesn’t properly get absorbed by the body. So if you want to sweeten your tea, use unrefined sugar like desi khandsari sugar or thread mishri powder.
Tea with jaggery might sound healthy, but according to Ayurveda, jaggery and milk are not a good combination. You might have noticed that adding jaggery to boiling milk causes it to curdle. Gud wali chai is not good as it can lead to upset stomach.
Yes, Jaggery powder can be used instead. (My father is diabetic. He sweetens his his tea with sugar free. Is it ok?) No. Sugar free and all other artificial sweeteners are worse than refined sugar. Please avoid it.Then while making tea, there are certain things that if you add to tea then the same tea will not only protect you from various ailments but also your tea will become tastier.
There are 7 such things to make Organic Tea at home
The first is green cardamom. Friends! Green cardamom not only adds strength to the body but also has anti-inflammatory properties, because of which its regular use helps prevent many diseases.
Second is clove. In Ayurveda, it’s called “lavang,” meaning that which makes the body flexible. Clove makes the small and large blood vessels in your body more elastic.
Third is ginger. Whether it’s body pain or you want to reduce belly fat, don’t forget to add ginger.
Fourth is cinnamon. For high blood sugar, there’s no better ingredient to add to your tea than cinnamon. As the name suggests, it’s slightly sweet as well.
The fifth ingredient is licorice (mulethi). Tea is drying in nature, but licorice neutralizes this effect by moisturizing the internal tissues. Plus it’s excellent for lung-related issues.
Sixth is fennel seeds. If you suffer from acidity, burning sensation in the chest, or stomach ulcers, start adding saunf to your tea. The thick fennel seeds are better than the thin ones. Then if you have any heart-related problem like blood pressure or cholesterol.
The seventh ingredient that you should definitely add to your tea is arjuna bark. This bark naturally peels off the arjuna tree. You can either powder it at home or buy a good-quality powder from a reliable brand. Just add a little to your tea. It won’t affect the taste but will provide immense benefits.
Among these, some ingredients are heating, and some are cooling, creating an overall balance. However, it’s not necessary to add all these ingredients at once. Just choose according to your preference.
Friends! Nothing is better than quitting tea coffee altogether but if you can’t do that these things that we have discussed in this article will surely help you overcome its harmful nature. Rather it will benefit you.