Do you love teas and are you happy to prepare them according to traditional methods? If so, be sure to try generous. It is distinguished by a pleasant taste, in which you can feel a nut-karmel notes. We’ll tell you How to brew a generosity and how drinking it affects the body.
You are wondering What is Hojicha? To Green tea in the roasted versionit is usually prepared from Banch and Sench species. Its name comes from the word “haji-cha”, which means “roasted tea”. It is produced from later leaf stalks, which are dried and then roasted. It comes from Japan, but unlike other local teas, it only gained popularity at the beginning of the 20th century. It is characterized by definitely less bitter and sweeter taste than in the case of Matcha. How it tastes Hojicha? You can feel in her caramel-nut notes.
In the composition Hojichy present catechinswhich are antioxidant, help neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. In addition They reduce inflammation, have anti -aging and anti -cancer. Catechins also show antibacterial effectthanks to which they reduce the risk of infection and caries, and have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. It is worth mentioning, however, that compared to classic herbal tea and matcha, Hojicha has a much lower content of antioxidants, but it can also be a healthy complement to the daily diet.
Regular drinking of a halvanand support the work of the heart and standing of blood vessels. Additionally contributes to maintaining a normal blood sugar levelit works well in the diet of diabetics and insulin resistance. It also has a positive effect on the nervous system, reduces the risk of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease. In addition, this tea has a positive effect on digestion, supports fat metabolization.
This variety of tea also provides eye -handed eye health vitamins A, and helping to take care of the immune system vitamin C. Minerals such as potassiumwhich regulates blood pressure, calcium and phosphorusthat care for strong bones and teeth, and fluor, strengthening tooth enamel. However, it should be remembered that these are rather trace amounts.
Hojicha will be a good choice for people who do not like the stimulating effect of tea. During roasting, the amount of theine decreases, thanks to which this drink has only a delicate effect that adds energy.
Hojich’s brewing It is not complicated. All you need to do is a teaspoon of dried, about 5 g, pour hot water, approx. 250 ml. It is usually recommended that it be at a temperature of 75 to 90 degrees. It should be brewed to one to three minutes, depending on how intense we want to get the infusion. It is worth mentioning that the same drought can be flooded up to three times. Ready tea can be strained, served with milk, sweetened with honey, or add a slice of lemon to it.
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