I just love
people who love tea. There is something so calming and soothing when you have
tea- tea lovers will know what I mean. Tea not only relaxes your mind but also
provides so many health benefits. With time, as the popularity of tea grew,
people have started to try different flavors of tea.
Other than the true teas (white tea, green tea, black tea, oolong tea,
and Pu-erh tea), people also love to try different
herbal teas which are made from the dried fruits, leaves, flowers, or herbs of
different plants.
Yaupon tea is
one such tea which is obtained from the yaupon holly tree. It is a rare tea and
not many people are aware of its existence and benefits. But this tea is quite
beneficial and it has a great flavor as well. Keep reading the following
article to know more about Yaupon tea:
1.
It’s History:
Being the only caffeinated plant to grow in America, Yaupon tea is
found on small yaupon holly trees that if found on the coast of Southern
America. The article “Yaupon: America’s Forgotten Plant”
from SipsBy.com explains that the yaupon plant was used by Native Americans for
its healing and energizing effects. This plant was also shared by thy European
settlers who discovered the benefits of this tea. This tea, then, gained its
popularity and was used medicinally.
2.
It’s Benefits:
The benefits of yaupon
tea are endless. This tea, with natural caffeine, not only boosts your energy
and keep you concentrated but also has many antioxidants and nutrients which
help to reduce the risk of cancer. Its anti-inflammatory also helps to reduce
inflammation in the body and works as a great source of pain relief from problems
such as joint pains, headaches, and arthritis. The theobromine in yaupon tea helps to strengthen the cardiovascular
system and keep your blood pressure on the point. This tea not only strengthens
the immune system but also your gut health; avoiding many problems like
constipation, bloating,
indigestion, etc. It also keeps your teeth stronger and prevents you from
getting many oral problems and diseases.
3.
It’s Making:
Brewing yaupon tea is not
such a difficult task. You just need some yaupon tea leaves or sachets, some
hot water, and a filter. Once you bring a soft boil to the water, you can add
your tea leaves. Steeping tea for too long can make the tea bitter, so the best
time to steep is for 4-7 minutes. You can also add your most preferred flavors
to your tea, like honey, cinnamon, milk, lemon peel, and much more. Yaupon tea
has a very earthy smell and its taste can be related similar to the green tea.
If you want to experiment a bit, you can make some great dishes with the help
of yaupon tea. Pumpkin yaupon pancakes, yaupon-cocoa berry bowl, and yaupon
sangria are great dishes that you try and trust me, you won’t regret it.
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