One of the most liked and consumed fruits is the apple. Due to the wealth of vitamins, minerals such as zinc, fiber and especially due to the valuable pectin, this fruit does not come off the top of the charts in terms of useful properties.
It cleanses the body of toxins, supports microflora and stimulates immunity. As well as in its natural form, apple regularly features in sweet pies and other baked goods in tandem with cinnamon.
Who could resist a flavorful apple pie!
The apples themselves are caramelized, baked and served as a favorite apple dessert, but little is known about apple tea. In Turkey it is a popular daily drink and has become a traditional drink.
What benefits can apple tea bring us?
This pleasant-tasting and very light drink strengthens immunity and is therefore a good prevention against colds in the cold months. It also acts as a kidney filter and also regulates metabolism.
Not only is apple pie made with cinnamon, the fruit's favorite spice also goes well with the drink. In this way, the digestion process is facilitated and blood sugar is maintained at an appropriate level.
A very valuable advantage of apple tea is the ability to support weight loss, but without losing muscle mass, but by burning excess fat.
In addition to cinnamon, the tea can surprise with a pleasant taste if vanilla is added to it. The aroma of apple and vanilla when mixed is particularly pleasant, and a spoonful of honey will bring the desired sweetness. Let's not forget the benefit of apple tea as prevention against viruses.
How to make apple tea?
Only the skins of the fruit can be used, because all the valuable substances that are needed are found in it, but it can also be prepared from whole fruits. A daily dose of healthy apple tea for the whole family requires several simple and affordable products:
- 5-6 whole apples
- 4 glasses of water
- a pinch of cloves
- a pinch of cinnamon
- a pinch of vanilla
- honey
The water boils, the peeled apples and cloves are added and boiled for about half an hour. Add the cinnamon and vanilla and simmer the tea over low heat for another 10 minutes. After cooling, strain and sweeten with honey. The drink can be drunk both as warm fruit tea and as iced tea.
And if you prefer more refreshing drinks, try Apple Smoothie and Fresh Apple Juice.
