What are the truth behind of Tea

Introduction

  Tea spreads across multiple cultures over the span of thousands of years. With the tea plant native to East Asia and probably originating in the borderlands of southwestern China and northern Burma. Tea was first introduced into India by the British. The British, using Chinese seeds, plus Chinese planting and cultivating techniques, launched a tea industry by offering land in Assam to any European who agreed to cultivate tea for export. 

Health benefits of tea

  •  Boost your immune system. 
  • Ward off cancer and heart disease. 
  • Tea may help with weight loss. 
  • Tea may help protect your bones. 
  • Tea may keep your smile bright. 
  • Tea is packed with antioxidants that patrol free radicals in the body and support skin health. 
  •  Tea can be a great way to enhance your studying routine and improve your focus. 

Types of tea 

  1. masala Chai 
  2. Green tea  
  3. Black tea 
  4. Herbal tea 
  5. Ginger tea 

How to make a perfect tea

1. Masala chai

Although the ingredients may vary from region to region, "tea masala" typically consists of crushed ginger, crushed cardamom, lemongrass, cloves, and cinnamon. The mixture is brought to a boil and 1 teaspoon of loose black tea is added.

 Masala tea is good for your health, primarily because of its rich antioxidant content and ability to prevent certain diseases and boost immunity.

2. Green tea 

  • One teaspoon of green tea leaves will make one cup. ... 
  • Keep the tea leaves inside a sieve/strainer. 
  • Heat water in the pot at 80-85 °C. 
  • Place the strainer/sieve over the cup. 
  • Pour hot water into the cup. ... 
  • Keep the sieve aside. ... 

Relax with your fresh cup of green tea.

3. Black tea 

To make black tea, boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan on a medium flame for 3 minutes. Switch off the flame, add the tea powder, cover it with a lid and keep aside for 3 minutes. Strain immediately using a strainer and discard the tea powder. Serve the black tea immediately.

4. Herbal tea 

  • boil some water. Fill a kettle, or even a pot, with distilled water. ... 
  • Put some herbs in the water. Once the water is at a boil, around 100° Celsius, you can add your herbs to the water. ...  
  • Boil the herbs for 1 to 2 minutes. ...  
  • Steep for another 5 minutes. ... 
  • Strain the tea into a cup. 

5. Ginger tea 

  • First, wash and scrub ginger root. Then, peel ginger and slice thinly. 
  • Fill a medium pot with 2 cups water. Place ginger slices in water and bring to a boil, then simmer 10–20 minutes. ... 
  • Remove from heat. Add lime or lemon juice and honey to taste, if desired. 
  • Serve in your favorite mug. 

Amazing Facts of tea 

Tea reached Europe in the 16th Century, but people were using ceramic teapots in Asia and the Middle East 11,000 years ago. 2. According to legend, in 2732 BC, discovered tea when leaves from a wild tree blew into his pot of boiling water. 

Our traditional  

The tea is traditionally made by the head male in the family and offered to guests as a sign of hospitality. Typically, at least three glasses of tea are served. Tea is consumed throughout the day as a social activity.

The new brides are required to make the morning tea on her first day in the in-laws' house. A new bride is expected to wake up her husband by serving a cup of hot tea to him in bed. For time immemorial, it has been an Indian cultural tradition. Indians have an affair with tea in the evenings too.

Most of worker's breakfast is tea. Tea can play a significant role in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries, being one of the most important cash crops. Tea consumption can bring health benefits and wellness due to the beverage's anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and weight loss effects.

If you're looking to give your brain, tea can be a great way to enhance your studying routine and improve your focus. The practice of Ayurveda has resulted in a long-standing tradition of herbal teas. Traditional Indian kitchens have long utilized the medicinal benefits offered by various plants and spices such as holy basil,  cardamom, pepper, mint, etc., and traditionally, teas made with these plant leaves or spices have been in use for centuries for maladies ranging from the serious to the trifling. Tea is also mixed with these traditional herbs. The taste of chai (sweet and milky) helps disguise the stronger and more bitter flavors of some of the medicinal additives, while others such as cardamom, clove and ginger add a pleasing flavor and aroma to the tea along with health benefits. 

Conclusion 

Tea is not a cup of drink. It makes our mind fresh, and it helps to relax our brain. Every beautiful moment that made of tea. Tea is part of every sweet memories.

 

 

 

 

 

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