Green Tea Benefits and Side Effects

                                                            

Green Tea Benefits and Side Effects|| How to Make Green Tea with step-by-step photos and video 

Green Tea is considered the healthiest tea across the world, and it contains a lot of health benefits. It has a wonderfully light, earthy flavor. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. These include improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer, and many other impressive benefits.

Simple Green is one of my favorites for its health benefits and delicious taste. Enjoy a hot cup,p plain or sweetened, ed for the perfect afternoon break. Green Tea is a must-try at home as an alternative to regular tea and can be a routine drink if you like the flavor. I prefer this tea twice a day after a sumptuous meal.

                                                                   

ABOUT GREEN TEA:

It's interesting to note that Green Tea and regular Tea come from the same tea plant, but their production methods differentiate them. 

To brew a cup of Green Tea, boil water in a kettle or on the stovetop, and then add a tea bag or some tea powder to it. This healthy drink is perfect for people of all ages, including pregnant women.

Milk Tea vs. Green Tea?

Green tea is generally considered to be healthier than milk tea as it contains a higher concentration of antioxidants and fewer calories.

Milk tea can provide some health benefits, such as:

Source of calcium: Milk is a good source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Energy boost: The caffeine in tea can provide a temporary energy boost, which can help improve mental alertness and concentration.

Antioxidants: Some types of tea, such as black tea, contain antioxidants that can help protect against cellular damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Soothing properties: Warm milk tea can have a soothing effect and help calm the mind and body, which can be helpful for managing stress and anxiety.

                                                                   

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Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has been associated with a variety of health benefits, including:

Antioxidants: Green tea contains high levels of antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules known as free radicals. These antioxidants have been linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.

Weight management: Green tea can help boost metabolism and promote fat burning, which can aid in weight management and weight loss.

Brain function: The caffeine and amino acid L-theanine in green tea can improve brain function, including improved memory and attention.

Heart health: Green tea has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Oral health: The antioxidants in green tea can help improve oral health by reducing inflammation, preventing tooth decay, and promoting healthy gums.

Skin health: Green tea's antioxidants can also benefit skin health by protecting against sun damage, reducing inflammation, and improving skin elasticity.

                                                                                   

Does green tea contain less caffeine than coffee?

While green tea does contain caffeine, it is present in smaller amounts compared to coffee. A cup of green tea typically has around 20 to 30 milligrams of caffeine, which is less than ¼ cup of coffee. In contrast, black tea has about 55 milligrams of caffeine per cup, 

Which is equal to ½ a cup of coffee. Despite having some caffeine, green tea is still an excellent choice for an afternoon drink due to its limited caffeine content. However, it is advisable to avoid drinking green or black tea at night to prevent sleeplessness.

Green tea contains polyphenols that can reduce the risk of cancer, aid in weight loss, and detoxify the body.

                                          

Can drinking green tea have any negative effects on the body?

Green tea has a lot of health benefits, and in some cases seen as a side effect of tea, which we will mention below in a few lines.

It's important to keep in mind that green tea should be consumed in moderation, as excessive consumption can cause negative effects and complications. 

Low iron levels in the blood can lead to iron deficiency, which can reduce hemoglobin levels responsible for transporting oxygen to other cells in the body. Green tea contains caffeine, which can interact negatively with certain medications, causing adverse effects and complications. 

If you have inflammatory bowel disease, it's best to avoid drinking green tea as it can trigger inflammation and symptoms like stomach pain and vomiting by binding with iron in the body. 

While flavonoids in green tea can be beneficial for bone growth, consuming too much can negatively impact bone density. Additionally, the caffeine in green tea may hinder calcium absorption, leading to low calcium levels in the bones, which is crucial for maintaining healthy bones.

Heartburn is a common symptom of gastroesophageal disease (GERD), commonly known as acidity. Green tea contains theophylline, which enhances the acidic environment in your stomach.

                                       

Quantity of Green Tea Should You Have Per Day?

It is worth noting that green tea, like any food or drink, can have side effects if consumed excessively. To avoid these side effects, it is recommended that you consume green tea in moderation, with a limit of two cups per day being considered safe. However, drinking more than 3-4 cups of green tea per day can have detrimental effects on your health.

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How to Make Green Tea?

Green tea is a breeze to make. All you need are loose green tea leaves or tea bags, sugar or honey, and lemon juice. Personally, I prefer using a tea bag for my tea. To add some variety to your green tea, try incorporating threads of ginger and lemongrass.

These variations will make each sip of green tea even healthier and more beneficial. Nonetheless, I regret not following up on my suggestion. 

                                                                  

Here are two different ways to make tea. For the first method, start by boiling one cup of water in a pan. After it boils, add one teaspoon of green tea leaves and let it cook for a minute before removing the pan from the stove. For more information, I will provide it in the next step.

                                                     

2nd Method:

First, boil water in a pan to make green tea.

                                                             

Then, take a mug or cup and add sugar or honey along with lemon juice. Mix the mixture .well        

                            

                                                               

 

Next, pour the boiling hot water into the mug or cup and stir again.

                                                           

Finally, put the tea bag into the cup and dip it in water 8-10

times. Let the tea bag rest in the cup and stir once more.

 

                                                          

Your delicious green tea is now ready to drink.

                         

Cinnamon Clove Tea Recipe

Cinnamon Clove Tea || Cinnamon Tea Recipe || How

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If you have never had tea with Clove and cinnamon, then it’s time to taste cinnamon and clove tea, including green cardamom as well. You will definitely enjoy this combination and ask for it next time. It is served both hot and cold, with or without milk. All combinations are great! 

This tea is very aromatic, warm, and invigorating.

                                    

Benefits of Tea:

Cinnamon tea is famous for its ease of blending with a variety of flavors to create intoxicating tea blends. The benefits of cinnamon tea go far beyond its soothing exotic taste. You can lower your cholesterol levels or use it as an antibacterial and antifungal.

Clove, this uniquely scented spice, comes from the Myrtaceae tree, and it originated in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Southern India. The health benefits of clove are so great that the spice is harvested extensively in Zanzibar and is used in folk remedies around the world, including Chinese medicine.

The combination of both cinnamon and clove is magnificent, and it can become your favorite tea flavor.

                         

Cardamom tea is a deliciously flavored tea. It is as good as the blends that you buy from tea stores; use green cardamom to bring aromatically flavored tea. 

Most people don’t like green cardamom tea; my sister is one of them. Although she is crazy about having tea, she doesn't like cardamom tea when she comes home and loudly announces that no one tries to add green cardamom, regardless of whether it is my all-time favorite tea or how hot the weather is.

Of course, like-dislike thinking, opinions can be different between siblings anyhow. Without wasting time, let’s begin...

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Take a saucepan/pan pour 2 cups water along with whole spices, cover with a lid tightly to retain the flavors, and boil for 5 Minutes.

              

Add tea leaves and bring them to a boil, then turn the heat off.

             

Pour into the cup, add honey or sugar, then sip

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Take a saucepan and pour 2 cups of water along with whole spices; cover with a lid tightly so as to retain the flavors, and boil for 5 minutes. Add tea bags; bring it to a boil, then add milk; further boil it.     

                       

Turn the heat off. Pour into the cup. Add sugar to the tea.               

Milk tea is ready to serve with cookies. Enjoy and sip!

Beef Haleem Recipe

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Haleem Daleem is a stew composed of meat, lentils, and pounded wheat made into a thick paste. It originated as an Arabic dish and was introduced to the Hyderabad state (India) by the Arab Diaspora during the Nizam of Hyderabad's rule.

The preparation of haleem has become an art form, though haleem is a traditional dish that is usually cooked and consumed during Islamic months, Muharram ul Haram and Ramadan, and on other special occasions too.
                         
                                                                             

This dish gives instant energy and is high in calories. Haleem is mainly a combination of lentils, barley, wheat, and meat with certain spices that are slow-cooked for 4-5 hours, which results in a paste-like consistency, blending the flavors of spices, meat, lentils, barley, and wheat. Some people also add a small amount of rice to it, but I didn’t. Haleem is a sold snack food in bazaars, restaurants, and stalls throughout the year.

I am giving below the list of Haleem dal measurements that I have used to make it, but you can bring readymade mixed Haleem daal from any grocery store; otherwise, you can make it yourself. The total weight of dal is 500 grams, which should be a large quantity of barley, wheat, and chickpeas; the rest are lentils in half quantities. 

Note: In my previous post, I have already shared homemade Daleem masala. You can find the Daleem masala link in the ingredients list below, so let's begin with step-by-step photos...

Recipe tips:

Avoid blending the dal into a smooth paste, as this will compromise the traditional taste of Daleem. Blend it for only 2-3 minutes. 

Do not blend the meat with the dal (lentils). Instead, first mash or shred the meat, and then mix it using a hand masher.

When preparing the korma, do not fry the onions. There is no need for a thick gravy in this recipe. Instead, simply temper the dish with fried onions at the end, as you do when adding them to the dal.

                                                                   

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First, thoroughly wash and soak all the dals in hot water for 4 hours.

Peel and cut onions into thin slices, and ground the fresh ginger-garlic paste. Set aside

Boil the water in the saucepan, take all ingredients, and prepare all veggies.

Whisk the yogurt and keep it aside.

Take a large-capacity pot, put all lentils along with cracked wheat and barley with their own water, bring it to a boil, and remove all scum on top of the surface; cook it over low-medium heat, covered.

Cook them until the lentils are soft.   

In the pressure cooker, heat the ghee and put the beef with bones in the cooker.

Fry them until they change color, and then add ginger-garlic paste, papaya cubes, and homemade haleem masala to the meat.

Stir to combine well with the meat and adjust the spices at this stage to taste. I added more spice powder according to my taste; you can even do it to taste. Now add beaten yogurt and mix well

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Keep stirring until the oil is separated, then add 100 ml water, bring it to a boil, and cover the lid until the meat is tender.

Daleem korma is ready now. Separate all meat from gravy and discard all bones, then keep aside.

Blend all lentils with the help of a hand blender for 2 minutes, then transfer to the separate pot, add korma gravy, and stir to mix well. Further cook it for a while over medium heat; keep stirring occasionally to prevent the sticking to the base. 

Meanwhile, mash the meat with a hand masher, add to the blended dal, then stir to combine well. Keep mixing by adding mashed meat.

Heat the ghee in the frying pan, then put onion slices; fry the onion till turns golden brown in color.

Put all the fried onions with ghee into the dal, mix them well, and cover with a lid. Let it simmer for around an hour over low heat; keep stirring occasionally.  

Daleem is done; now you can see its consistency in the picture below. Now turn off the flame.

Transfer to the serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves, lemon wedges, and grated ginger, and serve hot with naan and chapatis.

Serving Tips:
Serve hot with naan, tandoori rotis, and bread slices
The more you want to serve at one time, the more microwave or heat it up. Avoid heating up all haleem together before each serving; otherwise, it gets dry and tasteless.