When it comes to green tea, everyone is familiar with this popular beverage. Not only in Vietnam or other Asian countries, but green tea is also highly appreciated and loved by Western countries. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which is good for health, helps slow down the aging process, enhances metabolism, and prevents obesity. Green tea leaves are rich in Polyphenols, natural compounds that bring many benefits such as reducing inflammation and preventing cancer.
Green tea is especially beneficial thanks to the component epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a natural antioxidant that prevents cell damage and provides other benefits such as reducing free radicals and protecting cells…
Green tea and ginger – the perfect combo for health
When brewing green tea, you should add a few slices of fresh ginger to create green tea with ginger. This type of tea is both fragrant and delicious, with special health benefits.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginger is called “sinh khuong,” which is both a medicine and a common spice in daily meals. Ginger helps improve blood circulation, enhance circulation, prevent nausea and diarrhea, support digestion, reduce bloating and flatulence, and prevent stomach coldness. In particular, ginger contains 6-gingerol, which helps prevent cancer, and salicylate – an active ingredient found in aspirin – which thins the blood. Therefore, when combining ginger and green tea in one cup of water, their respective benefits are complemented, creating a more delicious and aromatic beverage. Moreover, for those who may feel nauseous when drinking green tea, ginger can help balance and reduce the risk of tea-induced dizziness and low blood pressure.
Benefits of the green tea and ginger combo
Cancer prevention
Modern medicine has proven that antioxidants in green tea and ginger help neutralize free radicals better, reducing the risk of cancer cell formation.
Enhanced metabolism for effective weight loss
Both green tea and ginger are natural herbs that enhance metabolism and blood circulation, helping to burn excess fat more effectively. Drinking green tea combined with ginger helps improve digestion, promote energy consumption, burn excess fat, and reduce constipation.
Beautiful skin with a radiant complexion
Ginger is a beverage that promotes good blood circulation, enhances nutrient supply to nourish the skin, and gives a healthy rosy complexion. Green tea helps lighten dark spots on the skin. The combination of ginger and green tea brings even more radiance to women’s beauty.
Blood pressure control for longevity
Ginger has the ability to help control high blood pressure, thanks to its salicylate component that prevents blood clotting. Research also shows that ginger has almost doubled benefits when combined with green tea. A study published in the National Health Institute of the National Library of Medicine has found that ginger tea significantly reduces neutral fat and bad cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Therefore, combining green tea and ginger enhances the benefits of both for health.
Notes when using green tea and ginger for maximum health benefits
To ensure the safety of green tea with ginger, you should choose fresh tea leaves without chemical spraying. Choose tea leaves that are still young and not withered, and remove wilted, old, or diseased leaves.
Rinse the tea thoroughly before use to ensure it is not contaminated with residual plant protection chemicals, and rinse once with water before adding ginger and hot water to brew the tea.
Clean the ginger and leave the skin on, as the ginger skin contains many beneficial compounds for health. If possible, lightly roast the ginger before slicing it into the tea for a more aromatic flavor.
Choose small, fragrant ginger roots instead of hybrid or high-yield gingers. When brewing ginger with green tea, you should balance the amount of ginger to avoid excessive spiciness and heat.
The ideal time to drink green tea with ginger is 1-2 hours after a meal, not on an empty stomach or before bedtime. After brewing, drink the tea while it is still warm and not too watery. If the tea is left for a long time, use it for watering plants instead of drinking it.