Apple tea for weight loss and hospitality
If you are also looking for a perfect morning drink for weight loss, or looking for a hot drink other than tea for hospitality, then apple tea is the best for you.
Apple tea is a popular drink in many countries, especially in Turkey, and Iran, where it is believed to have originated. It is served as a traditional welcome drink, and in Turkey, it is known as “Elma Chai” (apple tea).
There, it is served in small tulip-shaped glasses. In Turkey, it is a common courtesy for hosts to offer their guests a glass of apple tea. If you have ever been to Turkey, there is a high probability that you have been served apple tea. It is a symbol of hospitality there and is available not only in hotels and restaurants but also by shop owners and market traders.
Turkish apple tea served in shops is usually made from tea granules, tea crystals, or tea powder. The texture and color of tea crystals are similar to light muscovado sugar. The apple tea made there looks like a light brown-white powder.
Apple tea is not only beneficial for health but is also an alternative to tea. If you start your day with apple tea, then in a few days, you can get amazing benefits along with weight loss.
This apple tea, prepared with the help of cloves, cinnamon, and some other spices, is not only tasty to drink but also helps in weight loss.
Let us tell you the easy recipe to make it and its amazing health benefits.
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING APPLE TEA:
1 Apple
1 pinch cinnamon powder
2 cloves
3 cups Water
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
2 Tea bags
METHOD OF MAKING APPLE TEA:
You can easily prepare apple tea at home with the help of some simple steps given here:
- First of all, put water and lemon juice in a pan.
- After this, add a tea bag, cloves, and cinnamon and let it boil
- Then, add chopped apple into small pieces and let the tea boil for 5 minutes.
- Then your apple tea is ready, if you do not want to drink it bland, you can also add honey to it.
Tea made from apples is very low in calories and fat, which reduces weight. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It contains magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and sodium. All of these elements help control weight loss as well as cholesterol and high blood pressure.
The fiber and antioxidants present in this tea can help control cholesterol levels, which keeps the heart healthy. This tea also improves the digestive system. The soluble fiber present in it boosts digestion.
This tea improves metabolic balance by controlling blood sugar levels, as it contains antioxidants as well as fructose, which is a natural sugar. Sudden increases or decreases in blood sugar can be prevented by consuming this tea. Cinnamon present in the tea helps in detoxifying the body and reducing inflammation.
CAUTION:
If you are allergic to apples, consult a doctor before consuming this tea. Like radish and curd, the nature of apple is also cold. People who have a cough or digestion-related problems, or acid formed in the stomach by eating sour fruits, can also get the benefits of eating apple with apple tea. Drinking water after eating apple can spoil the pH level of your stomach, but this problem does not occur in apple tea.