Green Tea
Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant, just like all other nonherbal teas. Unlike black and oolong (wulong) teas, though, green tea is less processed, as it’s made using steam-dry methods. The delicate processing techniques are thought to be among the reasons why green tea is so rich in nutrients and antioxidants — all of which may lead to a range of health benefits. In fact, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), green tea has been used in Chinese and Japanese medicine practices for centuries.
The process you follow to make green tea is important as it can enhance the taste and help you reap all the benefits it offers.
Brewing Instructions:
Step 1: Take one teaspoon(each cup) of green tea leaves.
Step 2: Now, take the tea leaves in a strainer/sieve and keep aside.
Step 3: Now, take a stainless steel pot/pan and boil the water
Step 4: Now, place the sieve/ strainer over the cup or mug.
Step 5: Next, pour the hot water into the cup and let the tea steep for 3 minutes. This is the step where we need to be very careful. Not everyone likes their tea strong, so, to check whether the tea is just right, keep a spoon handy and drink a spoonful of tea every 30-45 seconds to find out if the flavor is right for you.
Now, take out the sieve and keep it aside. If you want, you may add 1 teaspoon honey.
Stir the honey in and let the drink cool for a few seconds & Enjoy your cup of green tea!!!
Health Benefits
- Your Alertness and Brain Health May Improve by Drinking Green Tea.
- Drinking Green Tea May Have a Protective Effect on the Heart.
- Green Tea Could Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels in People With Type 2 Diabetes.
- Green Tea May Help Repair Damaged Skin and Protect Against Skin Cancer.
- Green Tea Can Be Part of a Healthy Weight Loss Diet.