
The most popular drink in the world today after water and way ahead of coffee, tea originated in China around 2737 B.C. It’s a Portuguese Jesuit who introduced it in Europe in 1560. We’re accustomed to having tea on its own – yet tea is an underrated and very delicious ingredient that can be used in many recipes. Try these 5 recipes made with tea and add an interesting flavor to your plate.
Despite their incredible aromatic diversity, all teas in the world come from a single plant: Camellia sinensis. They are classified into 4 categories according to the appearance of the leaves that are ready for consumption: White, green, Oolong and black.
Here is an unsweetened smoothie, to which we add a cup of green tea. Green tea contains an antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. According to scientific studies, EGCG and other chemical components in this type of tea can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and some cancers.
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