Rejuvenating teas to start your morning with

Tea is is considered one of the most refreshing brews. It gives you the energy boost you need while adding a zest of flavour to your day. This time, ditch the teabag and put that kettle on to get brewing with these varieties..

Recipes

White tea

Delicate white tea boosts cardiovascular health. It also has anti-aging properties and can help with weight management. Ingredients: White tea – 2 tbps Hot water

Method

Brew the water to 180 Degrees (do not over boil). Allow the leaves to steep in this for three to four minutes. Enjoy!

Hibiscus ice tea
The tea is said to boost the immune system and lower blood pressure.

Ingredients
:
Hibiscus flower – 1, large
Water – 500 ml
Cinnamon stick – 1, small
Jaggery syrup – 1 tsp

Method

Take the flower and remove its stamen. Boil water, turn off the heat add the hibiscus flower and cinnamon stick to this. Cover and steep the tea for 10 minutes. Strain this into a container, add a little syrup and serve with ice. Garnish the glass with a mint leaves and a slice of lime.”

Matcha tea

Super high in antioxidants and a metabolism booster, matcha tea is making people stand up and take notice of its benefits.

Ingredients

Almond milk – ½ cup
Matcha powder – ½ tsp
Cinnamon and cardamom – a sprinkling

Method

Warm milk and add the spices to it. Make the matcha tea in a separate pan. Add the milk with spices and mix.

Benefits of drinking tea

– Tea reduces the risk of stroke

– It has antioxidants

– Tea lowers the risk of diabetes
– It also has cavity-fighting properties and inhibits the growth of mouth bacteria.