ORGANIC INDIA: Tulsi green Tea Advantages & Green Tea : Recipe

Green Tea Advantages

Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, in 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

There is something which makes Tulsi green tea so special : Lets See what makes Tulsi Green tea So Special :-

The secret of tulsi green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gall ate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.

Tulsi Green Tea's health benefits are largely due to its high content of flavoring — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechisms In test tubes, catechizes are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidation damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder.

Tulsi Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing tulsi green tea - from deodorants to creams - are starting to appear on the market.

Why Tulsi Green Tea?

Tulsi Green tea has been used as a medicine for hundreds of years, originating in USA but widely used throughout Asia this beverage has a multitude of uses from lowering blood pressure to preventing cancer. The reason that tulsi green tea has more health benefits attached to it than black tea is due to the processing. Black tea is processed in a way that allows for fermentation whereas green tea’s processing avoids the fermentation process. As a result, green tea retains maximum amount of antioxidants and poly-phenol's the substances that give green tea its many benefits.

Here’s a list of some of its amazing benefits — benefits that you may not have been aware of. Some of these benefits are still being debated, so please do your own research if you want to use green tea for medicinal purposes.

Prevention and treatment of neurological diseases :-

Polyphenols in tulsi green tea may help maintain the parts of brain that regulate learning and memory. So, regular consumption of tulsi green tea could help in prevention of degenerative and neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson`s.
Anti- Ageing benefits :-
Antioxidants found in tulsi green tea fight free radicals thereby keeping a check on ageing and promoting longevity.Because it contains high levels of cliometric anthropocentric one of the most powerful antioxidants, Tulsi Green Tea is thought to help slow down the premature ageing process.
Boosts your immunity :-
Polyphenols and Flavoring present in tulsi green tea boost the immune system to make the human body stronger in fighting various infections. Also, Vitamin C present in tulsi green tea keeps cold and flu away.

Protection from harmful ultraviolet rays :-

The sun’s UV rays in summer act as a constant threat. Tulsi Green tea is rich in antioxidants that scavenge harmful free radicals in the body according to researches. Also using tulsi green tea extracts along with your sunscreen could afford you the greatest level of sun protection.
Keeps Diabetes in check :-
Tulsi Green tea can do wonders to a person suffering from diabetes. Tulsi Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar. It also triggers and stimulates insulin production and activates the functioning of pancreas to some extent.Blood sugar level in the body is also normalized and regularized by the use of tulsi green tea.

Hydration benefits :-
If you love drinking tulsi green tea then there is good news for you.Contrary to common belief that tulsi tea dehydrates,tulsi green tea provides hydration benefits similar to water. Tulsi Green Tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, it also has many other health benefits.

Helps you lose weight :-

If you want to cut those extra inches around your tummy, switching to tulsi green tea could be a simpler way. A new study shows that green tea extract increases the rate of calorie burning by the body. It reduces blood fat, cholesterol, bloated ness, detoxifies the body and suppresses untimely food cravings. Enabled with diuretic properties, it also eliminates excess water and thereby reduces excess weight. So the best way to get rid of that paunch is to have tulsi green tea along with the right amount of bodily exercise.

Boosts exercise endurance :-

According to scientists, antioxidants present in green tea extracts increase body’s ability to burn fat as fuel which accounts for improved muscle endurance. It also enhances energy levels and boosts your metabolism.

Reduces the risk of heart attack :-

Drinking tulsi green tea rapidly improves the health of body cells lining the blood vessels and also helps in lowering one`s risk for heart disease.The flavoring present in this tea protect the heart by relaxing the blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.So,protect your heart and have tulsi green tea on a regular basis.

Fights against various cancers :-

The antioxidants in tulsi green tea helps protect against a shipload of cancers, including breast, colon, correctional skin, lung, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, ovarian, prostate and oral cancers. Green tea extract is reported to induce cancer cell death and starve tumors by curbing the growth of new blood vessels that feed them..

An unique and all time favourite Tulsi Ginger combines the anti-stress and immune supporting properties of Tulsi, with aromatic smell and amazing qualities of Ginger, traditionally used to activate the body's fire element, to burn up toxins and improve digestion.

Green Tea : Recipe

Tulsi Green Tea is one of my favorite tea along with Early Grey and Tulsi Teas. I also like Assam Tea and Darjeeling Tea.

This blend of Tulsi leaves and Green Tea leaves is again a favorite of mine. I discovered the Organic India Tulsi Tea products some 3 years ago. They specialize in Tulsi Tea and blends of Tulsi Leaves with Tea, Ginger, Spices etc and other organic products.

For the unacquainted Tulsi is the Holy Basil Plant. Tulsi is worshipped in India and is also used as medicinal herb in Ayurveda. For more information on the Tulsi Plant, read this link: Tulsi onWikipedia

Both Tulsi and Green Tea have a lot of health benefits.

A few benefits:

Rich in antioxidants
Guards against cough & cold
Eliminates toxins

To make a refreshing cup of Tulsi Green tea, you will need Organic India’s Tulsi Green Tea leaves bags.

Boil water. The quantity of water will depend on how many tea servings you want to have. Once the water boils, close the burner. Dip the tea bags in the hot water and let them steep for 2-3 minutes. This will infuse the green tea and tulsi leaves aroma, flavor and taste into the water. Never boil the green tea or tulsi tea bags or leaves in water.

Usually 1 tea bag is used for 1 cup of tea. Now add sugar or sugar cubes. Adding milk is optional. I have added a little milk in this recipe. Enjoy the cuppas of light, refreshing and soothing green tulsi tea.

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