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Give Summer Beverages A Twist With Assam Black Tea

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Assam Black Tea is a household favourite. Enjoyed by everyone, a good Assam tea is a tea lover’s joy. But come summers, and the heat doesn’t let you enjoy your favourite brew. Fret not, here are some spins on favourite summer beverages with the upgrade of Assam Black Tea. Stone fruit iced tea Instead of a hot cup of tea, switch over to a cool cup of ices tea. Easy to make, surprise your guests or enjoy yourself on lazy summer afternoons this seasonal beverage. Stone fruits such peaches, mangoes and plums are in season. Just chop one of each and squeeze some one lime over them. Mix in some chopped ginger and about 4 tablespoons of honey. Brew 4 glasses of water with a tablespoon of whole leaf loose Assam Black Tea. Cool the brew and strain over the fruit mixture. To serve, just ice some tall glasses and pour in the mixture to enjoy. Lemon Assam Black Tea Sorbet Come Summers, and the desire to enjoy something cold and refreshing awakens in almost people of all ages. This easy to

Assam black tea – Few Health Benefits That Not Many Know Of

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A cup of tea to start the day is a common norm for most tea-lovers across the world. We all know the instant stimulant that tea can be and how it is a great drink to kickstart the day. While overdoing tea across the day can have negative effects on the body, an additional cup of  Assam black tea  every day can only mean good for the body. Here is a look at a few health benefits that Assam black tea provides which most of us are probably unaware of. Promotes good oral health As per studies by TTHRA (Tea Trade Health Research Association), Assam black tea contains polyphenols that helps counter cavity causing bacteria and eliminates the chances of the growth of bacterial enzymes that form plaque on the teeth. This helps in the prevention of tooth decay and cavity formation, and as a result promotes good oral health. Good heart health and anti-cancer agent As per various studies across the globe, it is a proven fact that irrespective of a person’s country of origin, people who consume mor

Assam Black Tea - A Few Consumption Benefits Everyone Should Know

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The state of Assam is known to be one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world and for good reason. Assam Black Tea is traditionally grown in this part of the world from the leaves of the plant called ‘Camellia Sinensis Var’. It is a variety of black tea that has gained a lot of acceptance globally. Let us have a look at a few lesser-known facts about this form of tea. Assam Black Tea is quite popular in Irish and English breakfasts because of the high caffeine content that it possesses. Now wonder it is often marketed as ‘the breakfast tea’. Assam tea is associated with a distinct color, taste, and a malty flavor that is a result of a unique production process. After the leaves are harvested and withered – they are subjected to another process called fermentation. This exposes the leaves oxidation under a very temperature-controlled environment. The tea gets the distinct characteristics as the production process stimulates chemical changes in the leaves. Now that we are aware

Organic Green Tea – 7 Healthy Ingredients That Add Flavor To The Drink

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We all know the great benefits that organic green tea provides to us. Starting from it being a great antioxidant that detoxes the body to it aiding weight loss, green tea is one of the healthiest forms of tea for consumption. However, one aspect of the drink that has for long been frowned upon even by regular drinkers is the taste. The bitter aftertaste that it leaves in the mouth has a lot left to be desired. Let us have a look at a few healthy ingredients that can help enhance the taste of organic green tea, at the same time maintaining all its innate benefits. Make it a fruit-fusion It does not take much to realize that the best way to do away with the innate bitterness of green tea is by adding a touch of sweetness to the drink. However, adding sugar is not the solution as the true essence of green tea being a healthy drink will no longer hold true then. The closest, healthy replacement is that of adding natural sugar. Fruits are a great source. In case of hot organic green tea, fr

Organic Green Tea: 4 Ways Regular Consumption Can Do Wonders To Your Skin

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Arguably, one of the most popular beverages out there today is organic green tea. Made from the leaves of the shrub Camellia Sinensis, Green Tea is often considered as more beneficial to the human body as it does not undergo similar withering and oxidation process like that of traditional black teas. While organic green tea does have the potential to cure a lot of ailments in the human body, let us look at how exactly it is great for the human skin. 1. Anti-inflammation property resulting in the treatment of Psoriasis One of the most irritating state of being is when someone must deal with extra dry skin. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to become thicker due to uncontrollable growth of skin cells. Immune cells that usually protect against skin infection, trigger the release of Cytokines in the case of Psoriasis, which causes the over-production of skin cells. Organic green tea is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that regulates a protein in genes ca

Assam Black Tea: Some Lesser Known Facts That One Simply Must Know

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In 1823, a Scottish adventurer named Robert Bruce discovered an area on the hills of the Assam region where he found Assam tea plants growing wildly. It was then classified by experts to be same as ‘Camellia Sinensis’, with the only difference being that these plants had wilder leaves. Soon after in the year 1839, The Assam Tea Company was found, and the production of Assam Black Tea began at full swing. Assam soon became one of the most fertile places for the cultivation of tea. The monsoon floods between May – October further enriches the soil and tea is picked between April – November during the hottest and the wettest season. First Flush Assam Tea is harvested in April and the second flush is usually picked from May to June. The second flush Assam Tea is the most flavorful because the sultry conditions bring out the malty richness in the tea. Like every other Tea, the consumption of Assam Black Tea too has a lot of health benefits. Let us have a look at them. Prevents the developme

Enjoy Assam Black Tea with These 3 Interesting and Easy To Make Recipes

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India is known for Assam Tea across the world. Assam tea gardens produce some of the highest quality teas that are coveted the world over. While there is nothing like a freshly brewed hot cup of tea, the strong flavor profile of Assam Black Tea can be enjoyed in some other ways as well.  Here are a few easy recipes to help get you started!  1. Assam Tea Ice Cream This cardamom scented Assam Tea Ice cream recipe is so easy and flavorful that you will find yourself making yourself a batch even before your previous one runs out. Here’s how you can proceed:  Brew 4 tablespoons of whole leaf second flush Assam Black Tea in 2 cups of water and 4 cups of milk, till the mixture reduces to half.  Add ½ cup of sugar to the mixture while still hot and stir till the sugar melts in.  Let the mixture cool and strain it into a blender. Add 2 teaspoons of cardamom powder and blend the mixture to reach an even consistency. Set it in an ice cream tray or any plastic box and freeze for at least 6-8 hours