Green tea has a super
effect on health as
this tea inhibits the
growth of cancer
cells. It is a powerful
anti oxidant, kills
cancer cells and
reduces cholesterol.
plant parts and letting them steam for a few
minutes. The seeds and roots can also be
boiled on a stove. These are then filtered and
sweetened if desired and served.
This kind of chai has many health benefits and
are often consumed for its physical or
medicinal effects especially for their stimulant,
relaxant and seductive properties.
There are some other great
variations of tea, particularly herbal
tea, that have become quite famous
of late. I have tried ginseng tea and
found it extremely refreshing. In fact,
if any tea has given me the
maximum energy and vitality, I’d be
unhesitant in naming ginseng tea. It
is without doubt my favorite.
Having said that, I must confess
here that while I have been able to
prepare tulsi tea, ginger tea, and gur
gur chai (butter tea) at home with
the raw ingredients, I have been
relying on packaged ginseng tea for
its preparation. Ginseng roots
required to make this kind of tea
have stayed out of my reach till
date. But the availability of good
quality herbal tea in the market
these days has made the task of tea
passionistas easier. Particularly
those who look at tea as a healer
rather than as a feeler. In fact, herbal
teas are good alternatives to regular
tea, simply because they are
caffeine-free and have numerous
health benefits. They have been
imbibed nearly as long as written
history extends.
There is nothing more satisfying and
enjoyable than the fresh taste of
herbal tea.This delicious and
nourishing beverage makes a lovely
compliment to your morning,
revered companion in the afternoon
and helps us relax (which we all
deserve) in the evening.
How to prepare
Herbal Tea is a herbal infusion made
from either dried flowers, leaves,
seeds or root. Generally it is made
by pouring boiling water over the
Drinking one or two cups of herbal tea is very
beneficial for health and is the solution for
many daily problems like stress, indigestion,
cough, cold, bad circulation etc. If you drink
more than one cup of coffee per day, try
replacing some of that coffee with herbal tea.
Most herbal tea don't have caffeine. However
green tea does. But green tea too has many
health benefits.
The traditional Indian chai prepared with milk
is actually considered toxic and that’s why I
always stayed away from it. But herbal tea sans
milk is quite the opposite and considered to be
a great detoxifier. In fact, it has been found that
herbal tea helps to cut the body fat by 50%,
and is an extremely effective energy drink.
I’ll admit it, I’ve not always been the biggest fan
of herbal teas. Sometimes, they can taste very
plain. But time and again, I have stumbled
upon a blend that changes my mind. It’s
possible for caffeine-free blends to be every bit
as delicious as a tea-based one. Sometimes, it
just takes a bit of trial and error. And
considering the benefits that they bring to us,
it's worth every bit.
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