We are in the middle of a chilly weather, with cold waves starting to take over the evenings and seasonal infections making it worst. While we like the change of weather at times, we also need to be careful about the infections it brings along. Remember, we are still dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic and need to take care of our health. But who says that taking care of health means consuming boring food? Even a cup chai can be a way to take care your body is all warm and comfy. And guess what? With a little play in the ingredients, you can not only make your cup of tea more flavourful but also more nutritious. Due to which our body can fight diseases and boost immunity too.
Now you may know of many types of tea- from Jasmine, Earl Grey, Rose to many more, you can use whichever your heart wants, it is the addition of few simple kitchen ingredients that makes all the difference. Spices and herbs that you often use in your culinary fare every day can help make your morning and evening tea more nutritious and even tasty. Cinnamon, ginger and honey are three of the most common ingredients in our kitchen and you just need these three to make it a perfect cuppa.
Known as the spice that cures, cinnamon is most commonly used in baked goods to add a touch of distinct flavour and aroma but is also prized with exceptional medicinal properties. Loaded with antioxidants, cinnamon protects our body from cell-damaging agents. It fights all sorts of infections, including bacterial and fungal ones. Honey (shahad), on the other hand, has antimicrobial properties that help soothes the throat besides killing certain infection-causing bacterias. Another powerhouse of antioxidants, honey, removes free radicals from the body. Ginger, one of the most common ingredients in Indian cuisine, is more than just a pungent herb. As per experts, ginger comes with volatile oils with anti-inflammatory properties perfect for relieving flu, headaches and even menstrual cramps. Now imagine if you could combine the three excellent ingredients into one soothing cup of tea and reap all the benefits together? Yes, that’s possible! And not just that, all three ingredients are known to add a touch of flavour to a number of dishes.
Here’s how you can make cinnamon, ginger and honey tea at home:
Ingredients:
Cinnamon powder- 1 tsp
Ginger (crushed)- ½ tsp
Honey- 1 tsp
Water- 1 cup
Method:
1. Bring water to boil, add the ginger and cinnamon to it.
2. Let the water simmer for a while.
3. Pour in a cup and add honey. Stir well.
4. Sip this concoction every morning to reap all the benefits.
