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5 unique ideas for tea on autumn evenings
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1. Fundamental insights 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 enrich my autumn tea with additives?
Enriching the autumn tea with a few additives can have a positive impact on the body - particularly pertaining to honey, ginger, cloves, oranges, cinnamon or lemons. Honey is the most popular 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 in moderation despite its beneficial effects. Ginger, on the other hand, with 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 ideas for autumn tea
Ingredients (per 1 serving): – black tea, leaf – teaspoon (5 g), – hot water – glass (240 ml), – fresh ginger – slice (10 g), – orange – 2 pieces (80 g), – honey – 1/2 tablespoon (6 g). Preparation1. Pour hot water over the tea and let it steep. 2. Add fresh ginger and honey to the slightly 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
Ingredients (per 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 apples and cinnamon
Components (per 1 serving): - white tea, brew - glass (240 ml), - apple - 1/2 piece (100 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 apple into thin slices, prick each with cloves, and place in the beverage.6. It's a warming green tea
Components (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). Instructions: 1. Pour hot water over the tea and let it steep for a few minutes. 2. Mix the cooled tea with the ginger piece, cinnamon, and honey. 3. Finally, add the lemon pieces.7. Autumnal herbs with dried plums
Ingredients (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: 1. Place plums in a pot, fill with water, add cinnamon and boil for about 5 minutes. 2. Place tea in a glass and pour in the brew from the pot. 3. Let it cool slightly, add honey and lemon slices.
