Peach tea has many healing properties due to the presence of essential nutrients. The name of the tea can be a little misleading because it is brewed not only from the peach fruit itself, but also from the leaves of the peach tree.
Nowadays, peach tea can be consumed both hot and cold. Iced peach tea is particularly popular. However, whether you consume it hot or cold, drinking this tea can be of great benefit to your health.
One of the first things we need to pay attention to is exactly how to make peach tea.
Boil a cup of water in a pot. Add 1 tablespoon of peach leaves. Boil for about 5 minutes, then strain well. If you wish, you can add honey or sugar to the finished tea. Milk can also be added to taste.
The technology for preparing iced tea from peaches is different. You need peaches - 6 pcs., brewed peach tea (preferably) - 4 cups, water - 4 cups, sugar - 1 cup.
The peaches are cut into slices, sugar and boiling water are added and the mixture is boiled. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour, then remove from heat and let it cool for 1-2 hours. Pass through cheesecloth and leave it in the refrigerator. After cooling, the iced tea is ready for consumption.
Cold or warm peach tea has great benefits for a person's health. But to benefit from it, you should consume peach tea regularly and in moderation. The dose should not be exceeded. One or two glasses a day are enough to take full advantage of its healing properties.
The beneficial substances in tea improve the normal functionality of the kidneys and liver. It prevents constipation, gastritis, colitis and ulcers. In addition, the tea cleanses of toxins and facilitates digestion.
Peach tea contains zinc, ascorbic acid and vitamin C. This helps with pneumonia, colds, wound healing, strengthening the immune system.
The antioxidants contained in it fight free radicals, thus preventing tumors from combining and growing. Antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Lutein and lycopene help prevent the risk of serious cardiovascular disease. They are found in large quantities in peach tea. The level of the electrolyte affects the carbohydrate metabolism, as well as contributes to the stabilization of the potassium content.
Peach tea is rich in beta carotene (vitamin A), which supports eye health and protects against blindness. The tea should be drunk regularly in order to fully experience its beneficial effects.
The calcium, phosphorus and fluorine contained in peach tea protect bones and teeth. They strengthen the bone system and tooth enamel, but also reduce the risk of osteoporosis and caries.
Thanks to the magnesium content in peaches, consuming a few cups of peach tea helps relieve health problems such as accumulated stress and anxiety. Tea helps reduce symptoms of depression. The sugar and fat levels in peaches are low, so there is no danger that their consumption will lead to obesity.
In addition, peach tea helps even with bronchitis, cough, insomnia, it can be an effective remedy to reduce problems such as high blood pressure and bad breath.
Peach tea consumption does not cause any side effects. But excessive consumption can lead to stomach problems and in rare cases to some allergic reactions.
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