New Delhi, December 11 (IANS). Winter has knocked. While cold weather is no less than a boon for food lovers, it is also dangerous for people who often suffer from cold. By sipping flavourful masala tea, you can not only say bye to problems caused by viral, cold or allergy but can also bid farewell to fatigue in a moment after work.
We are talking about masala tea. Adding cloves, bay leaves, basil leaves, celery, black pepper and ginger to tea is very beneficial. According to Ayurveda, tea made with these spices can prove to be a panacea for winter. Not only are they delicious in taste, they also help in getting rid of minor infections along with amazing energy and freshness.
Amidst the change in weather, let us know how to make masala tea.
By cooking ginger, black pepper, celery, bay leaves and cloves with sugar and tea leaves in boiling water for a long time, its elements get mixed properly. If you want, you can make either black tea or milk tea with these spices as per your choice.
There are many benefits of drinking bay leaf tea. Bay leaves contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, calcium, and magnesium. This increases immunity. Metabolism increases and this improves digestion. Indigestion and gas related problems go away.
At the same time, black pepper has antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties, which help in fighting infections. Eugenol present in black pepper and cloves helps in relieving cough.
Laying pearls before swine? Ginger contains an element called gingerol, which gives warmth to the body along with freshness. Ginger has a hot nature. Consuming it also reduces the feeling of coldness.
Drinking celery nugget tea helps in fighting infections, which is very beneficial in winters. Celery has a hot nature. Celery contains antioxidants, which strengthen the immune system.
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