Ginger Green Tea

Ginger green tea is a powerful combination of ginger and green tea. Green tea has become a global health phenomena with its health benefits, ranging from preventing cancer to maintaining excellent heart health. I think, it will not be an exaggeration, to say that green tea can cure and prevent all the health problems under the sky! Ginger is also a popular spice, well-known for its medicinal properties, hence used as a vital ingredient in many home remedies. Ginger has antibacterial, analgesic and sedative properties. Green tea and ginger has been used by the Chinese and Indians since the days of yore, because of its varied health benefits. Naturally, the tea will have enhanced benefits of both these super foods.

Benefits from Tea

The tea not only combines the health benefits of green tea and ginger, but also enhances the individual benefits of each of them. Let's look at the health benefits in detail.

• The tea has large amount of anti-oxidants, which is helpful in boosting the immune system of the body, thus guarding against several health hazards.
• The risk of heart diseases is significantly reduced as the tea reduces the formation of blood clots and also controls blood pressure.
• It contains polyphenols and catechin, which helps to reduce oral bacteria, thereby preventing gum diseases.
• Recent studies have found that the tea can prevent the formation of cancer causing cells.
• This tea is a refreshing tonic, it can elevate the mood and help reduce stress.
• Contains strong anti bacterial and anti oxidative properties, which help to cure fever, cough and cold.
• Detoxifies skin, helps to get rid of acne and also reduce inflammation.
• Drinking the tea is not only beneficial to get rid of a hangover, but also protects the liver from damage caused due to alcohol and other toxic substances.
• Being rich in theobromine and theophylline, it helps in weight loss and also boosts metabolism.
• Motion sickness and nausea can be effectively cured by drinking the tea.
• Certain flavonoids can cure an upset stomach and loss of appetite.

I am sure, by reading the above health benefits, you just can't wait to find out how to make one yourself. So here is the recipe.

Basic Recipe

Making this tea is very simple and anyone can make it. Just follow the instructions for making two cups of tea.

Ingredients

• Water (2 cups)
• Sliced ginger (One teaspoon)
• Two green tea bags
• Add honey or sweeteners as desired

Preparation

• Take two cups of water in a pot, add one teaspoon sliced ginger, now simmer for 15 minutes.
• After removing from heat, add the green tea bags. Stir the tea bags and let this mixture settle for ten minutes.
• Remove the green tea bags and strain the mixture.
• For making cold tea, refrigerate the above mixture and add ice cubes.
• You can also add half a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice along with ginger in order to make ginger-lemon green tea.

Nowadays, the ginger-green muffins are also popular nowadays. These can be prepared by adding some sliced ginger while making the muffin. Many people have started preferring the muffins due to its various health benefits. The tea is not just healthy, it's also tasty. So what are you waiting for; go have some ginger green tea instead of coffee and enjoy it with some snacks.