Fruit tea: useful properties and recipes

Fruit tea is an excellent substitute for the usual black or green tea. It is made from dried or fresh fruits, retaining their beneficial properties, therefore it is considered very useful. Fruit tea is popular with many thanks to its exquisite, unusual and attractive taste. To fruit tea brought the maximum benefit, it is worth knowing how to properly prepare it.

First you need to indicate that the usual black or green tea with pieces of fruit is not fruit. A real fruit drink should be prepared exclusively from fruits and berries, while the leaves of the tea plant should be practically absent. Such a drink acquires an additional taste if it is drunk chilled. Although many people like the hot version of such an amazing drink. He likes not only adults, but also children.

Since ancient times, fruit tea has been used during rituals in many countries of the Middle East, so we can safely say that it has a rich history.

Its main feature is that it contains no caffeine and tannins that stimulate the nervous system. This tea is presented in the form of chopped fruit and foliage mixture, so it is ideal even for children. The components of fragrant fruit tea can be varied, because there are no specific limitations. The most popular components of this mixture are cinnamon, lemon and Sudanese rose. The undeniable advantage of a tasty drink is the possibility of self-preparation, with all the ingredients you can gather in your area. It can include not only pieces of berries, fruits, but also a herbal bouquet, petals of flowers.

Many people in Russia prefer hibiscus - a type of tea that is characterized by a peculiar sourness, as well as a rich dark red color. It is prepared from Sudan rose flowers, pre-dried, therefore rich in vitamins PP and C. In addition to rose flowers, it usually consists of various herbs and spices, and various dried fruits. Since hibiscus is mainly produced on a large scale, but it is worth understanding that manufacturers often use harmful flavors.

Fruit tea often includes berries and fruits such as pear, apple, raspberry, cranberry, lemon or orange peel, cherry, black currant, pineapple and strawberry. Exotic varieties are usually supplemented with cinnamon, turmeric or ginger root, and some even include black pepper. Many of these drinks are supplemented with various herbs and petals of flowers, among which are chamomile, cornflower, safflower, rose, oregano and thyme.

If we consider the components of berry tea, which is prepared on the territory of Russia, then they often include dried rosehip, blueberry and blackberry berries, currant leaves and raspberries, as well as chamomile and cornflower flowers.

Many modern teas from various manufacturers contain artificial additives that, when used frequently, adversely affect human health. An excellent alternative is the fruit and berry drink, since it is made exclusively from natural ingredients, so its benefits are invaluable. Fruit tea has such properties as:

• excellent tones, even in the absence of caffeine;
• boosts immunity;
• allows you to cleanse the body of various harmful substances;
• is a great thirst quencher;
• superbly nourishes the body with fluid, preventing dehydration;
• contains many vitamins and minerals, their composition depends on the used fruits, berries, herbs;
• lowers cholesterol with regular use.

The drink has practically no contraindications, because it does not harm the body. Although it is necessary to understand that there may be individual intolerance to one or another component, which is accompanied by the manifestation of allergic reactions. Although fruit tea has many useful properties, you should not abuse it, because everything should be in moderation. So, dentists pay attention to the fact that fruit tea with frequent consumption affects the strength of tooth enamel, since they contain various enzymes and acids.

Fruit tea can be consumed by both adults and children. There are even separate children's teas that are both tasty and healthy. This drink perfectly quenches thirst in the hot season, and also helps to warm up in cold evenings. If you stick to cooking technology, it will be very useful. This drink contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals necessary for everyone. With regular use, there is a surge of energy, vigor and cheerfulness.

Fruit tea is recommended for pregnant women. Experts advise to exclude the reception of black tea and strongly recommend to pay attention to herbal or fruit options. But the main rule - everything should be in moderation. Do not abuse this drink, because it can negatively affect the well-being of a pregnant woman.

To date, a wide range of fruit tea. It can be purchased in the following options:

• pressed;
• in the pyramids;
• loose;
• granulated;
• in bags.

The drink can be floral or fruity, hot or cold, with berries or with special spices. Today, the diversity of species is simply fascinating, because various additives can be used as components. If you compare different types of purchased product, the soluble option is not in high demand. Many prefer tea in pyramids or in granules. It looks interesting tiled tea. To brew it, it is necessary to divide the tile into small pieces.

Among the large assortment of fruit tea stands out and children's tea. It is often used as a source of minerals and vitamins, which are indispensable for the healthy development of a child. Some varieties of baby tea help to eliminate various health problems. Many children's teas are presented with pieces of fruit. Manufacturers add pear, apple, blueberry, cranberry, some options are supplemented with herbs (chamomile, fennel and others).

Riston, Ahmad, Lipton, Tess, Greenfield and Princess Nuri are the most popular producers of fruit drinks. Today, fruit teas made in Germany are in great demand. German manufacturing companies exercise careful control over the process of making fruit tea at each stage. Quality is an indisputable advantage of products from German brands.

To make home-made aromatic and tasty fruit tea with your own hands, It is necessary to follow a few simple rules.

• First you need to prepare the dishes. For this, a teapot will do. It must be washed, and then watered with boiling water, which will warm the brewing container.
• Equally important is the quality of the water.The taste of tea depends not only on the quality of the tea leaves, but also on the water. It is strictly forbidden to use water from the tap. You can not re-boil the water, because it adversely affects its structure, destroying all the beneficial properties and taste.
• For pouring tea should not use boiling water. Water needs to be cooled slightly before use. Water temperature should be no more than +80 degrees. Higher water temperatures can adversely affect the quality of fruit tea. Some components will not be able to fully reveal their flavor, and may disappear many useful properties.
• It is necessary to pour tea into the teapot, add water and wait 5–10 minutes for it to brew properly. Experts do not recommend increasing the time of brewing.

Make a flavored drink is not difficult at home, because, as can be seen from the above, the recipe does not require special skills. If desired, you can add pieces of tropical fruits or fragrant herbs to the tea leaves. The choice is completely individual.

To prepare dried apples, they should be placed in the oven or dryer, before that, cut into small slices or cubes, it is not recommended to peel the skin. Very tasty and fragrant is a drink with the addition of dried red apples.

To prepare a healthy fruit drink with a pronounced aroma, many different ingredients can be used. It can be:

• dried rose hips with bones;
• raspberry, currant or sea buckthorn berries in dried form;
• rose petals, sweet clover, linden, cornflower, oregano and chamomile, pre-dried in a natural way;
• currant leaves, which must be harvested young and dried thoroughly;
• sprigs of fruit trees that need to be pre-broken and thoroughly dried;
• orange or lemon peel, which must be grated and dried in natural conditions;
• slices of lemon, orange, pineapple, banana or pear, pre-dried;
• coconut, which must first be grated and dried in a room without sun rays.

To prepare a delicious and healthy tea with a bright aroma on its own, you can add different components, but they must be harmoniously combined with each other. The drink must have a taste of sweetness and sourness at the same time. To do this, experts advise to combine the following ingredients:

• blueberries, apple, rose petals and lemon peel;
• rosehip berries, apple, cranberry and flowers of cornflower;
• apple, wild rose berries, cherries and hibiscus.

For lovers of unusual flavor combinations, you can add almonds, cinnamon or vanilla to the above combinations. Tea blends should be stored only in hermetically sealed containers at a temperature of +18 to +25 degrees in a dark and dry place.

It is worth considering a few tips from the experts.

• For the preparation of flavored drink should use small pieces of fruit. If berries are added to the brew, they should also be small.
• If dried fruits are added to the drink, it is better to prepare them yourself. They must be cut into small pieces and dried at room temperature, while excluding the ingress of sunlight. In stores, fruit is often treated with chemicals for long-term storage.
• When choosing dishes for brewing, you should prefer porcelain or glass containers. But the use of plastic containers should be excluded completely.
• To feel the flavor completely, it is recommended not to add sugar. To sweeten the drink a little, it is better to opt for honey, because it has useful properties.

Another recipe for fruit tea, see the following video.