4 Ways To Drink Green Tea

Green tea is a beverage that has gone from being fashionable to become almost essential and common in our lives. Many people drink green tea these days.

Now you can get green tea at any restaurant or cafe ready to drink. What’s more, if you prefer, you can prepare it yourself.

This tea has many virtues for our body.  Of all its qualities, the best known is its power to break down fat, which is why it has become essential for anyone who wants to lose weight.

However, the properties of this drink do not end here.

This tea  is also a good substitute for coffee, as the protein it provides is much softer and more durable. Furthermore, it is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

However, drinking green tea in the traditional way can always get boring and you may be tempted to opt for more palatable drinks.

So avoid this with the following recipes.

Basic Green Tea Preparation

Let’s start with the more traditional way of drinking green tea. If by then you have not used this drink, this  is a good choice to start with.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water (500ml)
• 1 teaspoon of green tea (5g)

Method of preparation

• First, heat the water. But pay attention! The water must not reach the boiling point, so, before boiling, remove the water from the heat;
• Then place the green tea leaves in the water and let it stand for about 3 or 5 minutes at the most, as green tea has a taste that can be unpleasant;

• After removing the leaves, consume immediately or add a little ice if you want something fresher.

Alternative Ways to Drink Green Tea

Once we’ve learned the most basic way to prepare and consume green tea, let’s see what combinations we can make with it and what benefits it offers us.

1. Green tea with lemon

This combination is great. Lemon is a fruit full of antioxidants and vitamin C, in addition to being a great fat burner.

So this is an excellent combination if you want to lose weight or take care of your skin.

• You only need to add the juice of one lemon to the basic green tea recipe.

2. Green tea vitamin with avocado

By combining the energy properties that green tea gives us naturally with the good fats of avocados, you get a real healthy bomb.

• First, blend half an avocado with half a cup of green tea in a blender, then enjoy.
• We recommend taking this drink in the morning or at midday to take advantage of all your energy.

3. Green tea with chamomile, fennel and anise

If you happen to have digestive problems, this is one of the best ways to fix them.

Chamomile has properties that aid digestion and lighten weight. as well as the stomach pains. On the other hand, we also have anise which is excellent for inflammation.

By combining all these properties, you get a natural super digestive and excellent ally for weight control.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of green tea
• One tablespoon of aniseed (10g)
• One tablespoon of chamomile (10g)

Method of preparation

• First, heat the green tea and, before it boils, add the anise and chamomile;
• Then remove from heat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes;
• Then, after that time, drink the infusion.

4. Green tea with mint and ginger

This way of drinking green tea is a favorite of many as it has the refreshing effect of mint.

Ginger is a fat burner and metabolism activator, just like green tea.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of green tea
• One tablespoon of mint (10g)
• A small piece of fresh ginger
• 2 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients to take advantage of their properties.

The best times to drink green tea and get its benefits

Since we already know the different ways to drink green tea, let’s find out what are the best times to consume it and what its benefits are.

if you want to lose weight

The best time to drink green tea is  20 minutes after each meal, as the tea begins to break down fat before the body absorbs it.

If you want to increase your protein and mineral levels

It is best to consume green tea before your meals as green tea helps the body and increases absorption levels of magnesium, vitamin C and E.

In fasting

Many people drink coffee without having eaten anything. If you happen to be one of these people, it’s best to substitute a cup of green tea.

It will have the same effect as coffee, but it won’t be as aggressive on your stomach.

In addition, drinking green tea on an empty stomach increases the body’s ability to benefit from its properties.

The final details

While it is true that consuming green tea has many health benefits, you should be aware that it is not advisable to overindulge in this drink.

• The recommended dose is a maximum of 5 cups a day if you do not consume coffee. If you happen to want to consume a cup of coffee, you should decrease one of the 5 teas;
• If you suffer from tachycardia or high blood pressure, drinking more than 2 cups daily is not recommended. In fact, never combine with any medication without the supervision of your doctor.