Tea is one of oldest beverages in the world discovered in the 2700 BC FAO org. Legend tells that the emperor of China Shennon was under the tree and waiting for the morning cup of hot water, the servants used to give him every morning. When water was poured into the cup, the wind brought a chamomile flower into the cup. Water changed the color and taste became much better.
For many centuries, only the Chinese knew of the wonders of tea. Habit of drinking tea spread Asia in and then throughout the World.
Monks first introduced tea to Japan in the sixth century. During the fifteenth century, tea masters in Japan developed rituals and symbolism around serving tea that resulted in the Japanese tea ceremony which is still practiced today with such grace
The first European port city to experience tea was Amsterdam. The British developed such a mania of British life for everyone from lords and ladies to the middle class men and women.
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water. Nowadays tea is mostly popular in Turkey, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Iran. Each day over 159 mln Americans drink tea.
Benefits of drinking tea:
- Live longer look better
- Have more energy
- Lose weight
- Get sick less
- Inspire your immunity
- Maximize quality of life
- Reward yourself
And much more…
People all over the world have been drinking tea for thousands of centuries and for a good reason. For example, ginger tea helps to fight against morning sickness and can be used to treat chronic indigestion and help to relieve joint pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Hibiscus – Lowers blood pressure and fat levels, improves overall liver health, can stave off cravings for unhealthy sweets, and may prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Cinnamon Tea
Cinnamon is one of the spices richest in antioxidants. Cinnamon tea may increase your body’s ability to fight off free radicals, keeping you healthy and protecting you from disease. Studies report that cinnamon may reduce blood pressure as well as triglyceride and bad cholesterol, helps reduce blood sugar increasing insulin’s effectiveness, fights off bacteria and fungi, has anticancer properties and may help reduce acne.
You will need:
- Cinnamon sticks
- Water
Directions:
- Combine water and cinnamon sticks. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat let the tea steep until desired flavor is reached.
- You may add a bit of honey or lemon juice for extra flavor. Enjoy!