LEMON AND GINGER TEA: BENEFITS, WHEN TO DRINK IT AND HOW TO PREPARE IT

One of the most consumed beverages in the world after coffee is herbal tea: its consumption, in addition to being a welcome opportunity for a break, brings significant benefits to the body, thanks to the properties of the plants with which it is prepared.

Being mainly composed of water, herbal teas are an excellent method of hydration, especially for those who are not used to drinking a lot during the day. Furthermore, they do not contain caffeine: the absence of this element means that they are always drinkable, even before going to sleep.

The short and long-term benefits of herbal teas have been known since ancient times. Chamomile, mallow, mint: herbal tea is a real natural cure-all for health and a pleasant habit for the well-being of our body. A valid reason therefore to start facing the season in the best way with a pleasant and healthy afternoon or evening habit like a pleasant and fragrant herbal tea.

In addition to those mentioned above, there are some very loved, appreciated and consumed herbal teas. Surely among these we can name the ginger and lemon herbal teas.

Lemon and ginger herbal teas: among the most popular

One of the best known and most consumed herbal teas is the one that comes from the winning combination of lemon and ginger. The ginger and lemon tea is perfect in the colder months, it has thermogenic properties, giving heat to the body and helping it to prevent seasonal ailments.

The latter, whose scientific name is Zingiber officinale, is a plant of Asian origin: it is thought that it was one of the first spices to be imported to the West by the valiant leader Alexander the Great, following his conquests in the East.

Ginger was already widely used in ancient times by the Greeks and Romans: it seems that the famous Pythagoras proposed it as a useful antidote against the venom of snake bites. Moreover, the plant, given its slightly spicy flavor, was always linked to the sexual and love sphere, so much so that it was considered a natural aphrodisiac.

The lemon, on the other hand, a renowned symbol of the sun and warmth typical of the Mediterranean, surprisingly also has Asian origins, in particular it comes from China and India.

In ancient times, the lemon was used on countless occasions: in the Far East and Mesopotamia it was used for its antiseptic and toning properties; in Islamic countries, where it was considered sacred, it was used as an antidote against poisons or as an astringent to counteract manifestations of dysentery.

Lemon and ginger herbal tea benefits:

The combination of these two ingredients creates not only an herbal tea with a pungent and fresh taste at the same time, but also combines important beneficial properties for our body.

Ideal on cold winter days but also in the hot summer season, it has a great refreshing and thirst-quenching power. The drink also helps purify the body and is diuretic: it has a draining action, useful for those with water retention problems. The herbal tea also strengthens the immune system and makes the skin more beautiful; it improves its elasticity and brightness. Finally, the ginger and lemon perform an anti-inflammatory action, reducing bad cholesterol and promoting digestion.

Ginger is able to relieve bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating or nausea; it improves metabolic function, which is why it is famous for its slimming properties.

The lemon, on the other hand, rich in potassium and vitamin C, has a remarkable antioxidant function, thanks to the presence of substances such as beta-carotene and lutein.

The combination of these two elements allows you to create lemon and ginger herbal tea, which is characterized by detox, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, for this reason it is an excellent natural ally against flu symptoms such as cough, cold and sore throat. The mix of these two ingredients is also useful in strengthening the immune system.

When to drink it?

Given its detoxifying actions, suitable for combating swelling and a sense of heaviness, and anti-inflammatory, useful against seasonal ailments, it is recommended to drink lemon and ginger herbal tea during the winter, or immediately before its arrival; its consumption is also ideal after the Christmas holidays, to have a quick detox effect.

The best time to consume lemon and ginger herbal tea is as soon as you wake up in the morning, to lend a hand to our body, freeing it from toxins.

It is also possible to drink it during the day, to stay hydrated, especially in winter, when it is not always easy to drink water.

However, the lemon and ginger herbal tea is also suitable for cold consumption, especially in summer: in this case it is useful for draining the body and stimulating diuresis, counteracting cellulite.

How to prepare it?

For an optimal preparation of ginger herbal tea you need a few simple ingredients: water, ginger root, lemon and honey.

After washing and drying the lemon, it must be cut into thin slices, leaving the zest; then you have to clean the ginger, removing the bowl, and cut it into rather small slices.

It is necessary to pour the honey into a clean and airtight container, add the ginger and lemon in layers; once closed, the container should be kept in the refrigerator for two or three days.

After that, just boil some water, inside which it will be possible to dissolve a teaspoon of the mixture and enjoy the hot tea.

Moreover, thanks to the innovative DolceVita capsules it is possible to prepare ginger and lemon herbal tea comfortably with your own coffee machine.

DolceVita offers ginger and lemon herbal tea capsules compatible with the main systems:

• A Modo Mio® compatible ginger and lemon herbal tea capsules
• Dolce Gusto® compatible ginger and lemon herbal tea capsules
• Nespresso® compatible ginger and lemon herbal tea capsules

In this way, you will not have to give up a good and healthy hot cup of herbal tea even if you have little time or do not have the ingredients to prepare it at home, and you can enjoy all the benefits of ginger and lemon in the cup!