CINNAMON GREEN TEA
Cinnamon and green tea is well-suited to each other. This classic yet unique flavor combination is generally enjoyed for pleasure. But did you know what are the health promoting properties hidden in cinnamon and green tea?
Green Tea
Camellis sinensis, popularly known as green tea, was cultivated by Chinese and Indians. The plant´s component called Phytochemicals are the antioxidant properties which prevent free radicals to damage cells. The substance is also responsible to repair our DNA, and destroy carcinogens that cause cancer. Studies suggest drinking green tea to lower blood pressure and improve our brain function.
Surprisingly, green tea contains a little bit of caffeine which helps you to stay alert. Various weight loss supplements use green tea as a part of the ingredients. A substance called catechin is believed to accelerate fat burning activity in our body.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a common spice added on foods and drinks. The use of cinnamon as medicinal property dates back centuries ago. The barks of cinnamon can scavenge free-radicals due to its antioxidant components. Similar to ginger, cinnamon is often used to aid digestion and relieve inflammation. With its antibacterial substance, cinnamon is able to fight fungal infections and similar to ginger, it provides warmth to the body. Other than that, cinnamon is said to have a power to lower triglyceride levels and increase good cholesterol levels – this means that cinnamon helps promote heart health and blood circulation.
Reap the benefits of cinnamon and green tea?by drinking it regularly
Green tea and cinnamon are believed to improve insulin sensitivity which is a good supplement for diabetes and often recommended for weight loss regime. If you have a stomach upset, drinking cinnamon green tea helps relieve the symptoms. Together, the blend also improves our body´s ability to absorb nutrients.
There are varieties of way you can make cinnamon green tea. Whether it´s stronger or smoother, here´s how to make basiccinnamon and green tea? at home!
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- 2 cups of water
- A pinch of Cinnamon powder
- 1 bag of Green tea
- 1 tsp of Coconut sugar
- Put green tea bags in a cup and pour in boiled water. Steep for 2 minutes if you like it smooth, and 3 minutes if you like the strong flavor to come out. And sprinkle cinnamon powder on top. You can add coconut sugar to sweeten the flavor.
Strong or subtle, it is up to one´s personal taste. But at Balitaza, we know you love to make things practical by using 1 bag of blend to create cinnamon green tea?
