Originating in the East, tea became popular in several countries, including Brazil, becoming the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water.When the temperature starts to drop, we already miss a delicious tea to warm us up. In addition to being hot and able to provide a moment of relaxation, drinking tea is a very healthy habit.

Perfect teas for autumn

Teas are tasty, warm us and provide many benefits to our health. Here are some teas for you to drink during the milder days of autumn:

passion fruit tea

Ingredients:

– 1 passion fruit pulp and seed;
– 500 ml of water;
– 5 teaspoons of sugar;
– 2 cinnamon sticks;
– 5 Indian carnations;

Preparation mode:

Caramelize the sugar and then add all the other ingredients. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, strain and serve.

Ginger tea

Ingredients:

– 1.5 liters of water;
– 2 tablespoons of ginger;
– 1 slice of lemon without peel;
– 4 tablespoons of sugar;
– Clove;
– Cinnamon.

Preparation mode:

Caramelize the sugar and then add the ginger, cloves, cinnamon and lemon. Add water and boil for 15 minutes. Strain and serve very hot.

apple tea with cinnamon

Ingredients:

– Peel of two washed apples;
– 2 cinnamon sticks;
– 6 cups of water;
– Honey to taste.

Preparation mode:

Boil water with apple peel and cinnamon. After it comes to a boil, turn off the heat, cover the pan and let it steep for a period of 10 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey to taste and serve hot or warm.

chamomile tea

Ingredients:

– One tablespoon of chamomile;
– A cup of water.

Preparation mode:

Heat the water (no need to let it boil) and turn off the heat. Then add the herb and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Chai (Indian tea)

Cardamom is indicated to combat urinary diseases and also serves as a stomach decongestant and to assist in the weight loss process. Its properties include antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant and laxative action.

Ingredients:

– 5 cardamom seeds;
– 2 cinnamon sticks;
– Half a glass (200 ml) of grated ginger;
– 3 teaspoons of black tea;
– 500 ml of water;
– 500 ml of milk;
– 6 teaspoons of sugar.

Preparation mode:

Boil water and add cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Then add the milk, sugar and boil again. Turn off the heat and add the black tea to brew for a period of three minutes. To finish, just strain the mixture.