GREEN TEA WITH MINT: PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS

For those who love to taste tea and appreciate the flavor of a drink that has always pleased the palate of both the most expert connoisseurs and those who drink it occasionally, then they cannot miss the chance to try mint tea at least once . 

When we hear about tea we usually immediately associate it in its most classic taste, perhaps combined with the taste of butter biscuits, all consumed during the time of the classic English tea. But this mint version is fresh and tasty and among other things, in addition to the taste, thanks to its properties, it brings benefits to the body. 

Mint is in fact a plant that has many properties (for example a good amount of vitamins A and C), which together with the antioxidants belonging to green tea give life to a healthy drink that benefits the human body.

Now let’s see all the characteristics and benefits of green tea .

What are some of its main properties?

Peppermint tea is effective in fighting stomach pain and relieves the annoying burning sensation when it occurs. Thanks to its menthol property, it transforms this drink into an herbal tea that helps in a positive way to carry out the digestion process while relaxing the muscles that are part of the intestine. 

One of its best features is the fresh taste it leaves when you drink it, a quality that helps you stay more focused, moreover, thanks to the properties of the plant itself, it becomes a considerable ally to improve memory . 

Another important feature that distinguishes mint tea and which should not be overlooked is its ability to stimulate, but above all improve diuresis. It allows you to have a faster digestion process and allows you to eliminate excess waste in the body, how? Simply because it regulates all the main intestinal functions. It allows you to abolish the sense of swelling by intervening to burn fat more quickly.

Green tea with mint is also an excellent cough remedy , in fact it is a decongestant, it helps to lighten the presence of dry cough, cold and sore throat.

Green tea with mint is also very useful for stimulating the weight loss process . For this reason it is recommended when you start a diet and you don’t intend to give up a moment of break to be enjoyed in peace. 

How to make green tea

Preparing green tea with mint is very simple and quick, you can use mint leaves that are harvested and left to dry, but also those that are fresher and which may not be dry enough yet. All you need is a cup of water and two tablespoons of green tea and five mint leaves, obviously if you have the option of using the organic one it would be preferable. The water is brought to the boil and when it comes to boiling, the mint leaves and the spoonfuls of green tea are added. Then it is left to rest for about ten minutes and sipped, without adding the sugar in such a way as to enjoy the flavor more. If it is too bitter for your taste, then you can add a little honey.

Alternatively, modern, comfortable and innovative solutions are also available, such as Dolcevita green tea capsules .

Based on green leaf tea, the Marrakesh capsules are compatible with the Dolce Gusto® and Nespresso® systems and allow you to quickly and easily create a sugar-free drink that combines the delicacy of green tea with the freshness of mint. 

Just insert the capsule into the coffee machine, wait a few seconds and you can enjoy your invigorating cup of green tea!