One of the favorite drinks of many people is green tea. With its impeccable taste and specific aroma, it has won the hearts of the most sophisticated gourmets.
But the emerald drink became popular not only because of its taste, but also because it contains useful substances that have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole.
What are the benefits of green tea?
Many scientists have studied the properties and structure of green tea for a long time. It contains vitamins A, C, P, E, B series and others.
It also contains a wide variety of minerals such as iodine, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium.
The list is long. Green tea contains significantly more caffeine than freshly ground coffee. About 25 percent of tea is catechins and tannin.
Green tea has a beneficial effect on human immunity, improves metabolism, increases the rate of metabolism, promotes the removal of salt and toxins from the body, and normalizes body weight with regular use.
Tea extract contains many antioxidants and protects the skin from aging and sun rays.
The benefits of this drink also include the prevention of cancer.
Emerald tea also improves brain function and has a positive effect on memory and attention.
The presence of vitamin C has a positive effect on the entire circulatory system - the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, which is a preventative measure against many serious diseases associated with the circulatory system.
Green tea is useful for people who constantly work at a computer, as it helps neutralize harmful radiation.
It is not for nothing that it is widely used in folk medicine. In many eastern countries, green tea is considered a panacea for all diseases. There are various technologies for its preparation.
How much and at what time should you drink green tea?
Tea contains a lot of caffeine, so drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning has a negative effect on the liver. A large amount of gastric juice is released, which can lead to the development of gastritis and ulcers.
For the same reason, it is not drunk before bedtime - caffeine will not allow you to sleep normally. The most favorable time for drinking this tart drink is the interval between different meals.
At this time, all the useful substances are well absorbed by the body. It is also good to drink a cup of tea an hour and a half after dinner - it will help to get rid of excess weight.
In each country, the amount of the drink consumed per day is different - in eastern countries up to ten small cups, in European countries much less - up to four. This is due to different nutrition, standard of living and traditions.
How to cook
In order for tea not to lose its healing properties, it is necessary to brew it correctly. To do this, you need to take water of 70-90 degrees, depending on the type of tea.
The higher the fermentation of the tea leaf, the higher the temperature. Boiling water will kill the nutrients and affect the specific aftertaste of the tea. If the purpose of your tea drinking is to perk up, then brew it for no more than 4 minutes.
If you want to calm your nervous system, then 5-10 minutes. Tea brewed for more than 10 minutes quenches thirst well.
It is worth drinking it at a temperature of 50-60 degrees, since as it cools down, its beneficial properties decrease, and over time, a thin foam begins to appear, which indicates the proliferation of bacteria.
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