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5 exceptional concepts for herbal infusion on autumn evenings
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1. Fundamental facts about tea
Tea is a beverage prepared from the leaves and undeveloped buds of various species of tea shrubs (K. Kawła, J. Wyrostek 2018). Among the largest tea producers are India and China (M. Miazga-Sławińska, A. Grzegorczyk 2014). The taste and aroma of tea are influenced by factors such as the type of soil, the height of the terrain, or the climatic conditions in which it was grown. In addition to these important aspects, the methods of storage and processing are of significance. In the past, tea was used as a medicinal remedy to strengthen the body and improve well-being. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular beverages in the world. There are many types of tea that differ from each other in terms of the amount of bioactive ingredients, taste, aroma, color, and the type of additives used. For example, there are green, black, white, yellow, and red teas. The active ingredients in tea include quercetin, tannin, catechin, and flavonoids. The tannins present in it have a laxative, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effect. However, the most well-known ingredient in tea is caffeine, also known as theine, which has stimulating properties and acts to expand blood vessels and bronchi (K. Kałwa, J. Wyrostek 2018). The content of theine in tea varies and depends on the tea variety, growing conditions, and the degree of fermentation (H. Bojarowicz, M. Przygoda 2012).2. How can I augment my autumn tea with supplementary ingredients?
Incorporating a few additives into the autumn tea can yield beneficial outcomes for the body - especially with honey, ginger, cloves, oranges, cinnamon or lemons. Honey is the most frequently used tea additive, possessing strong antibacterial and antiviral properties and is antioxidant (M. Frontczak, B. Olas 2021). However, it is important to note that honey is a source of sugar, hence it should be consumed sparingly despite its positive effects. Ginger, on the other hand, due to its health-promoting properties, is a valuable spice - it has a hypoglycemic effect, is antiatherogenic and anti-inflammatory, as well as antiviral and antifungal and aids in digestion. Cinnamon, on the other hand, has strong antioxidant properties, aids in combating colds and inflammations and is used in gastrointestinal disorders. Cloves, which are particularly associated with autumn and winter, improve peristalsis of the digestive tract and have a warming effect (M. Kardas, K. Toczyńska, E. Grochowska-Niedworok 2016).3. Five unique ideas for the autumn tea beverage
Ingredients (per 1 serving): – black tea, leaf – teaspoon (5 g), – boiling water – glass (240 ml), – fresh ginger root – slice (10 g), – sweet orange – 2 pieces (80 g), – liquid honey – 1/2 tablespoon (6 g). Preparation1. Pour boiling water over the tea and let it steep. 2. Add fresh ginger and liquid honey to the cooled tea and stir well. 3. Squeeze the juice from one piece of orange and add the other piece to the glass.4. Autumn beverage with raspberries
Components (for 1 serving): black tea, a stew glass (240 ml), raspberries a handful (50 g), lemon a patch (20 g), rosemary a branch (3 g), honey 1⁄2 teaspoon (6 g). Preparation: 1. Add a sprig of rosemary to the hot brew. 2. Allow the tea to cool slightly, then add honey and mix thoroughly. 3. Next, place the lemon patch and raspberries in the glass.5. Autumn beverage with potatoes and cinnamon
Components (per 1 serving): - white tea, brew - glass (240 ml), - potatoes - 2 medium-sized (200 g), - fresh ginger - plaster (10 g), - cloves - several pieces (2 g), - cinnamon - ½ teaspoon (2 g), - honey - ½ teaspoon (6 g). Preparation: 1. Add honey, ginger, and cinnamon to the slightly cooled tea and mix thoroughly. 2. Cut the potatoes into thin slices, prick each with cloves, and place in the beverage.6. Green, warming tea beverage
Ingredients (per 1 serving): – green tea, leafy – 1 teaspoon (5 g), – hot water – 1 glass (240 ml), – fresh ginger – 1 piece (10 g), – lemon – 2 pieces (40 g), – cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon (2 g), – honey – 1/2 teaspoon (6 g). Preparation steps: 1. Pour the tea with hot water and let it steep for a few minutes. 2. Prepare a mixture from the slightly cooled tea, adding the ginger piece, cinnamon, and honey, mixing thoroughly. 3. Finally, add the lemon pieces.7. Autumnal herbs with dried plums
Component list (per 1 serving): – black tea, leaf – 1 teaspoon (5 g), – water – 1 glass (240 ml), – dried plum – 2 pieces (14 g), – lemon – 2 slices (40 g), – cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon (2 g), – honey – 1 1/2 teaspoon (6 g). Preparation steps: 1. Place plums in a pot, cover with water, add cinnamon and boil for about 5 minutes. 2. Put tea in a glass and pour in the brew from the pot. 3. Wait until it cools slightly, then add honey and lemon slices.
