Lemongrass Tea

What Is Lemongrass Tea?

Lemongrass tea from Tra Viet is a mixture of lemongrass, oolong tea, sweet leaves, especially tangerine. It created a tea with warm aroma of lemongrass, also sweet taste mixed with light sour of the lichen. Therefore the favor is so attractive. Beside being a refreshing beverage, lemongrass tea is also delightfully healthy. In addition the citrusy flavours of lemongrass blend beautifully and make a delicious cup of herbal drink. As the name suggests, lemongrass has the fragrance of lemon but it is milder and sweeter in taste. Moreover, it is also used in Thai and may other Asian cuisines for its potent flavour.

A tea bag of lemongrass tea

The Benefits

Lemongrass tea does more than just making you feel good from within. Firstly it is your ideal heathy diet. To be honest, you will get many more benefits from a herbal cup of tea than a vitamin pill. Lemongrass tea also boosts the health of your skin and hair. So try it yourself and you will find the magical thing in that herbal tea.

• Improves Digestive Health

Firstly lemongrass has a cooling energy which helps to soothe your stomach and keeps your digestive functions in check. Because it contains a component called citral that helps to digest food. Therefore, it is mostly served after dinner. It also has been used as an ancient remedy for all stomach problems in Chinese medicine.

• Full of antioxidants

Secondly that tea is rich in antioxidants that helps in detoxing and cleansing you from within. That tea also helps in removal of toxins from the body by relieving fluid retention.

• Heals Sore Throat

The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of lemongrass tea can decongest your respiratory system, so it relieves sore throat. The tea also has the ability to cleanse toxins from the body and stimulate lymph drainage

• Also Aids Weight Loss

Because lemongrass tea contains very few calories so this makes it one good inclusion to your weight loss diet. The tea also fills you up, preventing you from overeating. Sipping it during the day can also stop you from binge eating. The tea contains polyphenols that are found to increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, as a result contributing to weight loss.

• Treats Headaches

In addition lemongrass could also treat headaches in ways similar to that of aspirin. The tea inhibits the clumping of human blood platelets, so it treats headaches. This property can be also attributed to eugenol, a specific extract found in lemongrass.

• Also Treats Yeast Infections

Lemongrass oil contains citral and limonene so it can prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi. Furthermore the oil possesses antibiotic-like effects which can help treat yeast infections.

• Regulates High Blood Pressure

Because lemongrass is rich in potassium, this tea increases the production of urine in our body, which in turn stimulates blood circulation and lowers blood pressure. By increasing blood circulation, it also helps in purifying the liver. Lemongrass is also known to limit cholesterol absorption from the intestines, thus promoting overall heart health.

• Relieves Menstrual Pain

Lemongrass tea is certainly for women’s health. It provides relief from hot flashes and allso helps in reducing menstrual pain due to its soothing effect. However, that spicy tea is known to lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, diabetics should consult their doctor regarding its consumption. Similarly, pregnant or breast feeding women are advised to avoid lemongrass due to the workings of certain chemical compounds.

• Also Heals Cold and Flu

Lemongrass has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that help you cope with cold, cough and also flu. Furthermore, it is loaded with Vitamin C that strengthens your immunity. A hot mix of lemongrass, tulsi leaves and cardamom is also a common Ayurvedic cure for cold.

• For Naturally Great Skin As Well As Hair

Lemongrass is a great source of Vitamin A as well as Vitamin C which are essential nutrients for beautiful skin and hair. By improving the blood circulation, it clears up your skin, also treats oily textures. In addition it also works on treating eruptions like acne, pimples and eczema. On the other hand, drinking that tea might strengthen your hair follicles, thereby preventing hair fall. Talking about dandruff, the essential oil can also work wonders. The oil is most effective when used daily, so add a few drops of the oil to your shampoo and conditioner.

However, you should not just drink this tea too much. Because it will increase the risk of side effects for your body. There are some side effects such as lung problems, issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The Ingredients

• Lemongrass
• Oolong tea
• Sweet leaves
• Kumquat

Ingredients

How To Brew That Tea?

• Preparation: large glass or teapot + Lemongrass Tea + boiling water
• Drinking hot tea: Firstly rinse teapot or glass by hot water
• Secondly put the tea bag in the teapot/glass. Then pour boiling water of 90 – 95 degrees into the teapot
• Finally soak tea for 5 minutes, so you have a cup of aromatic tea.

Note:

• Herbal tea in general and Lemongrass tea in particular is also very good when drinking cold.
• Drinking cold tea: Remove the dregs of tea, take water, also also add ice or refrigerate for about 20 minutes and enjoy.

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