Iced Mint Apple Green Tea

Green tea contains antioxidants which guard us against few of the diseases. Mint is known to settle nervous stomach. An apple a day keeps doctor away. When you are getting the triple benefits in a single refreshing drink, do you think you need any other reason to make this quick, simple and wonderful drink?

Ingredients:(Serves 2)
Green tea bags - 2(Can also use 1/2 teaspoon loose green tea instead of the tea bags)
Mint/Pudina - 20 leaves(You can use mint flavored green tea bags and avoid the mint leaves)
Apple Juice - 1 cup
Boiling Water - 11/2 cup

Method of Preparation:
1. In a bowl place the tea bags, fresh mint leaves and pour boiling water on them. Cover and let it stand for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags and let it cool for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the mint leaves, stir in the apple juice.
4. Fill the glasses with ice and pour the mint apple green tea over the ice.
5. Garnish with mint and serve the iced mint apple green tea.

Various Ways of Enjoying Green Tea

Not many people like having green tea, since there is not much flavor in it. This post is especially for such people.
Try combining green tea with different spices and see the difference for yourself.

1. Cardamom Green Tea - 
   Add a crushed cardamom to your cup of green tea and see the difference. Not only is your green tea flavorful but you also get the benefits of cardamom along with your cup of tea.

2. Clove Green Tea - 
  Add a whole clove or a crushed clove to your green tea and see the difference.

3. Fennel/Saunf Green Tea - 
  Slightly grind few saunf/fennel seeds and add them to your green tea.


4. Mint Green Tea - 
  Add few leaves of fresh pudina/mint to your green tea.


Personally, cardamom green tea is my favorite. Hope, this post encourages you to try a cup of green tea!!!

All You Need to Know About Green Tea!!!

Green tea best known for its various health benefits is a great alternative to the regular tea. Originated in China, green tea is widely recommended for anti-aging benefits, weight loss, etc. Among all the available varieties of tea, such as white tea, black tea, oolong tea, green tea, etc, green tea is the one which is the least processed and hence has huge benefits.

Calories in Green Tea
Green tea contains zero calories, however the addition of sweeteners increases the calorie count. Consumption of green tea increases the metabolic rate. Consuming 3 to 4 cups of green tea a day increases the metabolic rate by 4%. Green tea consists of chemicals known as polyphenols and catechin which not only have anti-oxidant properties but also act as boosters of metabolism.

Benefits of Green Tea
 - Aids in weight loss
 - slows down the aging process
 - aids in the prevention of cancer
 - fights against allergy causing agents

If you are looking for ways to reduce weight, then drink around 3 to 5 cups of green tea a day. This helps you  get rid of 70 calories in a day.