Green teas have long been known for having many health benefits. Green tea extract has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol levels, aid in weight loss, and reduce skin inflammation problems. Drinking the tea is a good way to enjoy a healthy beverage as well. It’s great on cold mornings as a pick me up, and decaf green tea is good for cold nights. You can also ice the tea for a refreshing cold drink. The flavor of green tea can be bitter and acidic. It’s not for everyone. If you want to take advantage of the health benefits of green tea but have a hard time with the flavor, then flavored green teas may be the way to go.
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Green Teas and Flavors
Almost any flavor imaginable can be found in green tea varieties. Some flavors, such as jasmine green tea, are made from natural sources. Others, such as chocolate or pumpkin pie will be made with flavored syrups or extracts that aren’t entirely natural. You have to watch the labels closely when you start looking for organic green tea to add to your pantry.
Natural Green Tea Flavors
If you want an herbal green tea that still provides health benefits, you want to look for natural blends. Many of the natural blends will offer additional benefits as well. For example, green teas with blueberries will give you more antioxidants than straight green tea. Teas blended with cinnamon and ginger can help ease digestion. Green teas with cranberry can help keep your urinary tract healthy. To take advantage of thse additional benefits make sure the tea is natural. Finding a premium green tea that was flavored with sugar or unnatural flavoring will not only take away from the health benefits, it can turn the normally healthy drink in to something as bad as soda.
Brewing Your Own Flavored Tea
You can brew your own loose green teas at home and add your own flavoring. Fresh fruit works very well for this, but you can also use frozen fruit if it is out of season. Oranges and lemons are inexpensive and always readily available. You can make a citrus green tea by adding the zest of either to your hot tea as it brews. For a cold tea, you can squeeze the juice directly in to the cold tea. This gives you the vitamin C and other health benefits of the fruit as well as the benefits of the green tea herb. To create other kinds of flavored tea you can toss some frozen fruit in to a blender until it’s smooth. Add small amounts of this to the tea as you brew it. You may have small pieces of fruit throughout the tea, but it doesn’t change the refreshing aspect and adds great flavor. For many people this is the only way they can drink green tea without having the flavor become overwhelming. Some good fruits to consider are:
Apples- high in fiber and vitamin C
Blackberries- fiber, vitamins C and K
Cranberries- fiber, flavonoids
Plums- carotene, fiber
Raspberries- anti-aging qualities, fiber
Blueberries- anti aging qualities, fiber, carotene
Most citrus fruits and berries will taste great. You can experiment with some others as well to find the best tasting green teas to meet your individual tastes.
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