Many people already know the properties and benefits provided by green tea, however, they are unable to drink it due to its taste. Unlike teas sold in cans, which are usually consumed iced and flavored, green tea prepared at home, with the herb itself, has an unbearable bitter taste for some people.
If you suffer from the same problem, know that there are some secrets to improve the taste of this tea. Before knowing how to improve the taste of green tea, let’s remember its properties and benefits.
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The properties and benefits of green tea
- Green tea has antioxidant properties that fight the harmful action of free radicals, thus preventing disease and premature aging;
- This drink can help reduce the risk of heart attack and cardiovascular and degenerative diseases;
- Regulates the level of glucose in the body and reduces the rate of increase in sugar levels, benefiting people with diabetes;
- Detoxifies the body;
- Lowers blood pressure;
- It speeds up the metabolism, thus assisting in the weight loss process.
Tips to improve the taste of green tea
If you’ve ever tried adding green tea to your diet and never succeeded because of its bitter taste, check out the tips that improve the taste of the drink.
It is important to emphasize that, if you are taking any medication, do not drink the tea before consulting a doctor.
- When preparing the tea, do not exaggerate the amount of herb. To make it less bitter, use a shallow tablespoon to 1 liter of water. Once you get used to the taste, you can add another scoop of herb to the same amount of water.
- You can mix green tea with other herbs, either fresh or in a bag, such as fennel, chamomile, lemon balm and mint. The mixture of green tea and mint is very refreshing, great for a hot day. Green tea with chamomile – and sweetened with a little honey, if you prefer – produces a relaxing effect.
- Another tip to improve the taste of green tea is to boil the water with a piece of pineapple or mango husks. Or, if you prefer, you can add a few drops of lemon to the ready-made tea.
- If you cannot drink the tea on an empty stomach, change the time: you can drink it half an hour before meals and two hours later.
