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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...

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 freez...

Benefits Of Drinking Organic Green Tea During Pregnancy

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As a generation we have become more aware and conscious about our health and well-being. However, it is crucial to prioritize it when one is with a child. Pregnant women need to take care of their health for the well-being and holistic development of their unborn child. Green tea has some known benefits that pregnant women can benefit from. Like with other things, over consumption of green tea is bad - especially for pregnant women as it might interfere with the absorption of folic acid. However, when consumed in moderation 2-3 cups of lightly brewed fresh organic green tea, it has a host of benefits to offer. 1. Regulates healthy blood pressure Drinking green tea is known to have plenty of benefits. Organic green tea is rich in antioxidants, especially polyphenols. These antioxidants are known to prevent cell damage. Consumption of a cup or two of lightly brewed whole leaf green tea is advised for pregnant women to avoid a complication known as preeclampsia, which arises due to ...