Saturday, April 18, 2015

Mamaki Tea A Perfect Herbal Blend

By Stella Gay


Mamaki is actually an endemic plant usually grown in the Hawaiian region this plant is not commonly found anywhere else in the world. Mamaki tea is said to have a lot of health benefits and it has been used by native Hawaiians for many centuries. This particular tea blend is said to be all natural and caffeine free.

You could have your brew either hot or cold depending on how you prefer to drink it. This tea is brewed a little bit differently as compared to other teas. The traditional method is to boil eight cups of water and place one tablespoon of Mamaki blend in it and let it boiled for approximately five minutes. Boiling it allows to release the essential oils present in it and makes it taste richer and deeper.

Steeping for fifteen minutes or so helps it to taste more rich in flavor. You can reheat the tea and either keep it in the kettle or a sterilized flask and later serve it throughout the day. The quantity of tea leaves and the water can be varied to a certain degree depending on if you want to make it taste more stronger or lighter.

In order to prepare cold brew, again you will require eight glasses of water and 1 tablespoon of blend. Instead of boiling it, just place it in a sterilized container and put it in the fridge for approximately twelve hours. This blend will taste much lighter and sweeter than the hot blend. You may keep this blend in your fridge for twenty four hours without any problem.

You can complement this blend with honey a natural sweetener that adds more taste to it. Mint leaves and lemon juice could also be used to make it taste even more delicious. Some people also prefer to add cinnamon or vanilla powder to make it taste good.

Its incredible to begin off your day with a measure of this tasty mix as it helps you to begin your day in a reviving manner. Its stimulant free and, gluten and cholesterol free so appreciate it without feeling regretful by any means. It will make you feel quiet and loose regardless of the fact that you take it just before going to rest.

There are certain health benefits associated with its consumption. Researches reveal that its good for lowering your blood pressure as well as cholesterol. Many native Hawaiian people take it as a treatment for asthma, cold and sore throats. It also helps to lower the level of blood sugar in your body and possesses anti inflammatory properties so its light on your stomach. It helps to build up a string immune system against common illnesses like fever, coughs and cold.

Although the Mamaki plant is particularly grown in Hawaii but that doesn't mean you will have to go to Hawaii in order to purchase this blend. There are plenty of online websites offering distinctive blended teas and they all contain this particular ingredient. Mostly they are organic so you don't have to worry about any chemical or other artificial contents present in it.




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