subject: Sencha Green Tea In A Delicious And Antioxidant-rich Latte! [print this page] Here, is another Sencha green tea recipe that you will surely love! This recipe is an incorporation of milk, ginger, orange, vanilla, and the Sencha green tea.
First, what are the ingredients needed in our Sencha green tea latte recipe?
Two cups of Milk
Two tablespoons of Sencha Green Tea (brewed)
Two pieces of Ginger Root (peeled)
A tablespoon of Orange Concentrate
Half a teaspoon of Vanilla
Honey (to taste)
And crushed Ice
What Are The Health Benefits We Can Get From The Sencha Green Tea Latte Ingredients?
Milk is known for having the important nutrients that we should have in the body. The nutrients we get from the beverage can make our body stronger, and therefore, our health, as well. However, recently it has been stated by Dr. Brian Roy of Canada"s Brock University that it also supports weight loss just like the Sencha green tea. Dr. Roy stated that after exercising is the best time to drink milk. A study showed that drinking milk after exercising could add up to more fats eliminated and more muscles are toned. It was compared to other beverages that have the same nutrients that the milk has. The winning beverage was milk. Therefore, why not also include milk in our recipe that will surely taste delicious and will surely make us healthy and fit.
Ginger has been on almost any recipe which scopes to weight loss and body cleansing. This wonderful root crop has been used even in the ancient times as treatment to some ailments. Nowadays, it is still believed to cure some. It is used to treat types of cancers like ovarian and colon. It is also used as a motion and morning sickness remedy. It is a natural painkiller, as well. It is used in for relief from migraine and dysmenorrhea. Same as the Sencha green tea, it is very good for the heart. It is also used in preventing colds and flu and used as treatment too.
Oranges are not only delicious but are also healthy. It also has nutrients. It is low in calories and has no cholesterol which is good for the body especially the heart. It is also rich in fiber which is good for the colon and in cleansing the body form toxins. It also contains Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Unlike in the Sencha green tea, the antioxidant in the tea is from the polyphenols in it known as catechins. The orange also has another antioxidant content which is the Hesperetin and Narigenin which are flavonoids that scavenge toxins in the body and makes our body defense better. It is also good for the heart and bones since it has potassium and calcium in it.
Vanilla is a well-known ingredient to make any dish a good-tasting one. Its aroma is captivating as well as our Sencha green tea. Did you know that it is also an antioxidant? You read that right. The Vanillin is the polyphenol present in the Vanilla that is responsible for having the antioxidant property in it. It is good with making our brain cells healthy, and therefore, preventing us from having the Alzheimer"s disease.
How do we make the Sencha green tea latte recipe?
The thing to do is prepare all the ingredients needed like the Sencha green tea which needs to be already brewed. Put the steeped tea in a bowl or saucepan and pour in the milk and the ginger root, as well.
Heat the mixture for about ten minutes or until it steams. The fire should only be in medium heat. Stir it occasionally.
When the Sencha green tea and milk mixture is already steaming, remove it from the heat. Strain it to get the ginger root out then let it cool at a room temperature.
After this step, put in our orange concentrate together with vanilla and the honey in our Sencha green tea and milk mixture. Mix it until it is well blended.
Put our mixture in the fridge for not less than three hours.
After this, put our Sencha green tea mixture in the blender then add ice to your preference.
This shall result in our Sencha green tea latte! Enjoy and share with your loved ones and friends!
