Black, green, white or maybe fruit? Tea is one of those drinks that we have every day.
Adding spices to it is becoming increasingly popular. Spices further enhance the healing effect of tea.
This method of drinking tea is used mainly in Asian countries, you can add ginger, cinnamon, rosemary or cloves to it. Today we will take a closer look at pepper tea. Why it is worth drinking and what properties this tea has.
What are the properties of pepper tea?
Tea, whether black or green, is very healthy. It contains many antioxidants that protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals, prevent the aging process and have anti-cancer properties. It also has a positive effect on regulating blood pressure.
Pepper tea has a positive effect on the digestive system, it is worth drinking 20-30 minutes before a large meal. In addition, this drink has a warming effect, which is great on cold days, as well as for colds and flu.
Piperine, which is found in pepper, has antibacterial properties, helps fight inflammation, has diaphoretic properties and has an analgesic effect. Pepper also promotes the absorption of vitamins, such as group B.
In addition, this combination will significantly improve your metabolism, pepper has thermogenic properties, which stimulates the burning of fat tissue and supports the process of losing unnecessary kilograms.
How to Brew and Drink Pepper Tea
To make pepper tea you will need: a teaspoon or a bag of your favorite black or green tea, a few peppercorns, a pinch of cinnamon, a piece of ginger, a teaspoon of honey and a slice of lemon.
Peppercorns should be ground thoroughly, this can be done using a hand mill or a special mortar.
Put the tea in a mug, pour hot water, add pepper, a piece of ginger and a pinch of cinnamon. Let the drink sit for at least five minutes, then strain it through a sieve. When it cools down a little, add honey and lemon.
What can you drink tea with? To improve the taste of pepper tea, you can add cloves, nutmeg or cardamom.
Citrus fruits like orange or lime are also good. If you like sweet drinks but don't want to consume extra calories, you can sweeten them with erythritol. Fresh mint leaves are also great here.
