When we are researching and reading about teas, it is common to find in the properties of some the term “aphrodisiac”. This means that such teas are sexual stimulants – just like the well-known oysters. This property derives from the name Aphrodite, a Greek deity related to love and itteas that are aphrodisiacs
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After all, are some teas really aphrodisiacs?
A curious thing about aphrodisiac foods and drinks is that none of them have scientific proof of this property, but they really are sexual stimulants (or at least give more energy at the time of the sexual act). This property attributed to them comes – surprisingly – from the legends passed down from generation to generation. Some are classified as aphrodisiacs because of the similarity between their shape and that of female or male sex organs.
But the important thing is that teas with aphrodisiac properties work, whether because of their strong smell, flavor or temperature. Check out some that can improve your sexual performance .
Aphrodisiac teas
- Ginger and Cinnamon: Boil 2 and ½ cups of water with 2 teaspoons of peeled ginger cut into thin strips, 2 small pieces of cinnamon stick and 2 cloves. Simmer for 15 minutes and when you turn off the heat, squeeze an orange into the container. Sweeten to taste, with sugar or honey and drink it hot.
- Catuaba: This should be done by decoction or infusion; in the case of decoction, place 3 peels in half a liter of water, for about 10 minutes over low heat. In the case of infusion, use the same ingredients, but this time, turn off the oven after 3 minutes and let it steep for a few minutes.
- Ginseng: Put a handful of this dried herb in a cup of boiling water, letting it steep for 3 minutes.
- Marapuama: The tea from this Amazonian tree can be easily prepared, just boil a liter of water with its bark for 10 minutes over low heat.
- Guarana: This typically Brazilian ingredient can be added to various teas, but it can also be consumed by dissolving a teaspoon of tea in a medium glass of water or juice. Consume when fasting.
- Other teas considered aphrodisiacs: Peruvian apple, Damiana, fenugreek,dog knot , mint, etc. They can also be consumed mixed with other ingredients, making the tea even tastier.
In addition to teas, other foods can also help improve your libido. Check out this text taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica and get inspired to test the aphrodisiac property: “The combination of various sensory reactions – the visual satisfaction of seeing appetizing foods, the olfactory stimulation of their pleasant odors and the tactile gratification that is granted to the mechanisms orals for rich and tasty dishes – tend to lead to a general state of euphoria favorable to sexual expression”.