Dandelion Green Tea

DANDELION GREEN TEA 

Health benefits of Dandelions range from immune boosting nutrients to liver cleansing properties. From root to flower, dandelions are a highly nutritious plant that you just might want in your morning cup. The dandelion greens provide a substantial amount of several minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium as well as Vitamin A, C, E and K. 

Fights Inflammation -  this flower may be able to help fight against the awful side effects that inflammation can bring forth such as achy muscles, headaches, and even the onset of certain health conditions.

Improves Bone Health - Due to the excellent source of calcium and vitamin K, both of which are associated with the prevention of bone loss, the dandelion is a great way to get the vitamins and minerals needed for bone health.

Cleanses your Liver- Dandelion tea, in particular, increases the concentration of certain detoxifying enzymes in the liver, protecting it against harmful outside substances.

DANDELION GREEN TEA

A great way to enhance digestion and relieve bloating

Ingredients

·        2 cups water

·        1 green tea bag

·        1 dandelion root tea bag

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. 

2. Put both tea bags into the hot water.

3. Remove pot from fire and let the mixture steep for 1-2 hours or even overnight. 

Green Tea

Green Tea

Studies have shown that Green tea improves brain function, reduce fat and lower the risk of cancer – it is one of the healthiest drinks you can put into your body.

How to make Green Tea

Loose leaf tea is the best way to make a cup of Green Tea; this gets the most flavor and best benefit out of the leaves.

Place a filled tea strainer into an empty mug and put heated water into the mug over the tea leaves. Steep the tea leaves for 2-3 minutes only, any more the tea will become bitter.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has shown to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol. Green tea has antioxidants and has helped prevent heart related issues like high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It has Catechins in the green tea which lowers blood pressure.

Green tea also improves memory and has proven block plaques that link to Alzheimer’s disease.

Green tea has fat burning properties; it has shown to boost your metabolic rate which indicated that green tea increases fat burning.

Side effects of Green Tea


Green Tea contains caffeine so excessive caffeine can cause stomach problems, diarrhea and sleep problems.


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Bilberry Tea

Bilberry Tea also has many benefits; it has been known to help reduce inflammation and help stabilize ligaments and tendons and kills cravings. Bilberry Tea may help gastrointestinal problems and ease the varicose vein appearance, and if you are a diabetic it may help lower your blood sugar. level and cholesterol. Bilberries look a lot like blueberries.

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One of the main benefits of bilberries is to improve vision, macular degeneration has been reversed or at the very least inhibited with regular consumption of bilberries, in a tea form or through regular consumption.

In depth research has proven that bilberries can help strengthen both the retina and the blood vessel walls in the eyes.

Tea Detox Cleanse

Tea Detox Cleanse

Tea detoxing is a great way to get rid of some excess water weight and bloating, once every 6 months it is a good idea to try and drink 4-5 cups of different teas to detoxify your body.

While you are detoxing avoid processed foods, sugar, alcohol, gluten, and low-fat foods like low-fat milk that can actually promote weight gain instead of weight loss. Cutting out these types of foods will help boost your metabolism and help your body get rid of excess water.

Here are some of the teas and the time of the day each tea is suitable for you to take.

Breakfast Tea: Dandelion

Dandelion leaf or dandelion root tea is an herbal tea that can help improve your liver function, clear up your skin, promote better digestion, and lower blood pressure. Dandelion tea is a little bitter so ad a little honey to taste. Dandelion tea is a good detox tea to have along with your breakfast and you can have up to two cups per day.

Lunchtime Tea: Fennel Seed and Ginger Tea

Have a cup of fennel seed ginger tea to help reduce indigestion and minimize abdominal bloat. This type of tea increases satiety and won’t over stimulate your gut. To make the tea, infuse a half teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds, a teaspoon of chopped or minced fresh ginger, and a teaspoon of honey in boiling water.

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Afternoon Tea: Oolong Tea

Oolong is known for its antioxidants, oolong tea is a black tea with some caffeine in it. You can drink it during an afternoon slump for a small energy and metabolism boost but make sure to enjoy it before 6 p.m. and limit yourself to one cup. For extra flavor, try adding a cinnamon stick or some cinnamon powder to your cup of oolong tea.

After Dinner Tea: Milk Thistle Tea

Before bed, enjoy a cup of milk thistle tea, this is a popular ingredient in prepackaged tea toxes, milk thistle tea can promote healthy liver, gallbladder, and kidney function and as a result, lead to healthier digestion.


 Dandelion root and dandelion leaf tea can help clear skin and promote healthy liver and blood pressure function. Because this tea is bitter, you can add freshly squeezed lemon juice, stevia, or mix it with green tea to make it more palatable

Rooibos Tea

Try drinking a cup of Rooibos tea right before bedtime. Rooibos teas, naturally caffeine-free, is an herbal infusion made from a South African bush. It’s loaded with antioxidants, and studies show it reduces tension, irritability and headaches – all key components linked to insomnia.

Tea Recipes

There are so many health benefits for drinking teas, but depending on your symptoms what are the best tea recipes for you, here are some of the most used tea recipes.

Tea for Sore Throats

1 Cup of Water

1 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice

1 tablespoon Manuka Honey

Dash of Cinnamon

Tea for Common Cold

 1 tablespoon Manuka Honey

3 Garlic cloves

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 cups of water

Here are so many Healthy Tea Choices for you to try.

Tea For Sinus Infections

1 Teaspoon Turmeric

1-2 inches of raw Ginger

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

2 Cups Water

Tea for Sleep

Chamomile

Tea for Bloating

Peppermint Tea

Tea for Clear Skin

Green Tea

Teas for Anxiety

Basil

Teas for Headache

Ginger

Try some of  your favorite all natural tea flavors to spruce up your tea 

Black Tea

Benefits of Black Tea

Black tea has been very popular for centuries as there are so many benefits to drinking black tea.
Black Teas boosts your memory and is often used for people with headaches. Studies have shown that it also improves blood circulation and lowers the risk of heart diseases.

Studies show the polysaccharides in black tea have glucose-inhibiting properties - meaning that black tea can help to prevent diabetes. It also has more caffeine than other teas. Black tea has different types of flavors, from sweet to strong, but this Tazo Awake should be drunk in the morning to get you going for your day.

Black Teas does contain 2% - 4% of caffeine and is thought to reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease.

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Teas have so many health benefits, here is a recipe for Tea for Sore Throats.

Ashwagangha Tea

Ashwagandha Tea

This Indian herbal ashwaganda contains a chemical called ashwagandholine alkaloid which has a mild relaxant, tranquilizer like-effect on the central nervous system and help fight stress.

This class of herb helps the body fight stress by reducing the production of stress hormones that result in the fight-or-flight response. This adaptogenic quality can help the body relax and help the body stay strong. It also is a potent antioxidant as well.

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                                          Ashwagandha Tea Recipes

          Ashwagandha Tea

1. Take 2 tsp of dried Ashwagandha root.
2. Immerse it in approximately 3½ cups boiling water.
3. Allow it to boil for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the root from the liquid.
5. Strain to remove any remaining plant matter in the water.
6. Consume 1/4 cup twice daily
   
   
   Ashwagandha Hot Milk
   
   Add a teaspoon of powdered ashwagandha in hot milk before going to bed. helps with insomnia. You could also drink it anytime to help reduce anxiety.
   
   

   Ashwagandha Tea with Milk and Cardamom

   
   
   1. Boil 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp Ashwagandha root powder, 1 tsp palm or date sugar and 1/2 cup water on low flame till the mixture reduces to 1/2 cup.
   2. Add cardamom and drink when it is luke warm.
   3. Consume twice daily.

Chickwood Tea

Chickweed Tea 

Chickweed Tea has many medicinal properties to prevent bloating and is also known to help treat acne and other skin disorders such as sores, rashes, boils and burns. May help purify the body and detoxify the system.

The Benefits of Chickweed Tea

 Chickweed is high in calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. These vitamins and minerals make chickweed tea an excellent source of nutrition with numerous medical benefits.

Weight Loss

Chickweed tea contains a diuretic property which enables the body to clean out contaminants through urination. It also reduces bloating, water retention and weight gain. Chickweed tea is also an effective appetite suppressant, aiding weight loss.

Pain Relief Benefits

Chickweed tea also contains an anti-inflammatory property. It is commonly infused in a therapeutic bath to ease joint pain.

Breathing

Chickweed herbal tea can have many beneficial effects for respiratory ailments.

Skin Benefits

Chickweed tea can be directly applied to aid in treating skin irritations, acne and eczema,

Oolong Tea

Oolong tea has been a part of Chinese medicine for many hundreds of years and studies have shown that Oolong Tea has many health benefits.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF OOLONG TEA

Packed with antioxidants, the oolong leaf combines catechin and caffeine which fight free radicals. Oolong Tea is used for its numerous healing properties.

Weight Reduction

Oolong tea helps you burn fat faster by raising your metabolism for up to two hours after drinking it. Oolong also contains polyphenols that are able to block enzymes that build fat.

Lowers Cholesterol

Oolong is known to reduce cholesterol levels and promote heart health. Because oolong tea is semi-oxidized, it produces a perfectly sized polyphenol molecule that is able to activate the enzyme lipase, which is known to dissolve body fat.

Prevents Osteoporosis

Oolong can protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis. Those who consistently drink oolong tea are less likely to lose their bone mineral density, helping retain minerals from healthy foods consumed.

Increases Mental Alertness

Oolong teas can revitalize your mental alertness and performance, naturally, because it contains caffeine.

Aids Digestion

Oolong can help aid digestion for those not sensitive to caffeine. The tea alkalizes the digestive tract, reducing inflammation in those with acid reflux and ulcer problems.

Healthier Hair

Due to its high level of antioxidants, oolong tea can prevent hair loss if you make a tea rinse out of the leaves.

Lowers Blood Sugar Level

The antioxidants in oolong, which comes from polyphenols, does wonders for metabolizing sugar.

Ayurvedic Tea

Ayurvedic Detox Tea

The first ayurvedic “detox” tea. It includes a combination of ingredients that help to improve digestion, break down fat, and “unclog” the channels in our body by removing any toxins. These toxins are an accumulation of impurities in our bodies that are the result of improper diet, chronic stress, and environmental pollutants. Some of these toxins are water-soluble, making them easier to remove from the body with diet and exercise.

Ayurveda Detox Tea Recipe

Boil 4 to 5 cups of water in the morning.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of the following seeds to the water and continue to let it boil for about 5 minutes with the lid on.

Whole cumin seeds

Whole coriander seeds

Whole fennel seeds

Strain out the seeds and pour the liquid into a thermos. The key is to make the tea fresh every morning, place it in a thermos, and take small sips of it throughout the day. It is best to drink it warm or hot. If the tea is too strong or if you experience some initial discomfort, reduce the amount of seeds to 1/4 teaspoon for 2 weeks, and then increase it back to 1/2 teaspoon.

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Turmeric Tea

TURMERIC RECIPES

A recent study suggests that curcumin, a brain-boosting chemical in turmeric, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's by helping hippocampus brain cells grow.


Iced Turmeric Tea

Ingredients

·         1/4 tsp ground turmeric

·         1/4 tsp ground ginger

·         Lemon juice

Directions

Stir ground turmeric and ground ginger into a cup of boiling water.

Cool and pour over ice. Turmeric may settle, just stir to mix.

Add lemon juice to taste.

Creamy Turmeric Tea

Ingredients

·         1 cup almond milk                                1/2 tsp turmeric

·         1 tsp cinnamon                                    1 tsp honey

·         1/4 tsp ginger

Directions

Heat the almond milk in a microwave, stir in the spices and drizzle the honey on top. Enjoy!

Turmeric Cocktail

Tea for Sinus Infections

1 teaspoon Turmeric

1-2 inches of raw Ginger

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

2 Cups of Water

Matcha Tea

Drinking Matcha tea is like a sense of summertime and Matcha Tea has so many health benefits, it helps boost your memory and concentration, increases metabolism ad well as detoxifies your body, but check out some of the other benefits of Matcha Tea.

BENEFITS OF MATCHA TEA

Matcha Tea is a green tea with vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K this  makes matcha  rich in catechin polyphenols - compounds with high antioxidant activity. All of these compounds offer protection against many kinds of cancer, help prevent cardiovascular disease and slow the aging process.

They also reduce harmful cholesterol in the blood, stabilize blood sugar levels, help reduce high blood pressure and enhance the resistance of the body to many toxins.




MATCHA  RECIPES

Matcha Latte

Serves: 1 latte

Ingredients

• ½ - 1 teaspoon Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
• (or 1 tablespoon Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend which is lightly sweetened)
• ¼ cup hot water
• ¼ cup warmed coconut milk
• optional - sweetner of your choice, to taste

Instructions

1. Sift your matcha so it is lump-free (optional - I skip this step when I'm too lazy )
2. Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy - about 30 seconds or so. (You can also use a small kitchen whisk if you don't have a matcha whisk).
3. Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking. (I added just a bit of honey).

Notes

I used light coconut milk, but you could use full fat coconut milk if you wanted a richer latte.

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Matcha Smoothie

A Matcha Smoothie in the morning is a great way to start your day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut water
  
• 2 tbsp coconut shavings or coconut milk
• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1/2 frozen banana
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1 cup ice

Directions

1. Add ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Matcha Chicken Tenders

Here is a healthy way to have chicken tenders, baking them and having a healthier breadcrumb mixture. Matcha is currently a super trendy ingredient, and for a good reason, it's high in antioxidants and calming properties. 

Ingredients

·        2 tbsp soy sauce

·        1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice

·        1/2 tsp orange zest

·        1 tsp toasted sesame oil

·        1 tsp rice wine vinegar

·        1 tsp agave

·        1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

·        1 teaspoon chia seeds

·        2 tsp matcha powder

·        1/2 cup flour

·        2 large eggs, beaten

·        1 lb chicken tenders

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, zest, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and agave to make the dipping sauce. Set aside to allow the flavors to marinate while you prepare the chicken.

3. In a pie plate or shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, chia seeds and matcha powder. In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the flour. Put the beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl. Working with one tender at a time, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then the egg, followed by the matcha breadcrumbs. Place the tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Bake tenders for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.

4. Serve with the dipping sauce on the side.