Tea is the favourite drink of us Indians. Some people drink black tea and some like milk tea. Its intake increases significantly, especially in winter. Today we are giving information about a special type of tea for tea lovers. Which will only benefit health. Today we will learn about orange peel tea. It contains vitamins, antioxidants, flavonoids and phytochemicals which protect you from many diseases. Let us know its benefits
Beneficial for heart health
The flavonoid hesperidin, abundant in orange peel, maintains cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Orange peel contains strong anti-inflammatory agents, hence its extract helps in reducing inflammation. This helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Being a rich source of plant compounds called polyphenols, it can help prevent many chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Beneficial for skin
Orange tea can also be beneficial for your skin. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, orange tea can help in making your skin glow. It contains nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamine, and Fiber Folate. Which can help in enhancing the glow of the skin by removing blemishes, dead skin and acne from the skin.
How to make Orange tea
- First of all, put 2 cups of water in a pan and boil it.
- When the water becomes hot, put fresh orange peel in it in the pan.
- Let them boil for 5 to 6 minutes.
- At this time, the nutrients from the orange peel will get incorporated into the water.
- Now turn off the gas and keep the orange immersed in this water for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Filter it out in a glass.
- You can add honey for taste.
- Orange tea is ready
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