If you drink tea daily and want to make it healthier without compromising on its taste, then you can make some small changes in your tea to make it even healthier. To make tea even healthier, you have to add milk, sugar and spices to it. So let us tell you some easy ways by which you can make your tea even healthier without compromising its original taste.
To make tea even healthier, use low-fat milk. Toned or skimmed milk is generally considered better than full-fat milk for tea. You can also use almond, soy or oat milk for tea. These milks are light and easy to digest, thereby maintaining the creamy texture of the tea.
We often add sugar to tea, but excess sugar is harmful for our health. Try to reduce the amount of sugar gradually. Use jaggery, honey or stevia instead of white sugar. Mixing jaggery with spices like cardamom or cinnamon further enhances the health of the tea.
Spices like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves not only add flavor but also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. While making tea, boil them in water and then add tea leaves. So that their aroma and medicinal properties are completely absorbed into the tea.
Always choose high quality tea leaves for best taste and health. Tea leaves made from medium or large leaves of Assam or Darjeeling are considered the best. They have a spicy taste and make excellent tea even with less milk and sugar.
Avoid using instant tea mix and artificial creamers in your tea. Instant tea mixes or creamers often contain sugar and fat. It is best to make your tea with fresh milk, spices and tea leaves. This will keep the taste of tea fresh and natural.
Drinking too much tea can also increase calories. Therefore, drink tea in a small cup instead of a big cup and taste the tea slowly. Do not overload your body with tea. Try not to drink tea with too much caffeine. Drink herbal teas like basil, lemongrass or ginger instead. These teas are not only soothing but are also caffeine-free. Tulsi can also be added to regular tea.