Do you want to build up resistance for you and your family? Try out orange cinnamon goji berry tea. This drink is not only enjoyable but also good for our health.
Introduction
Goji berries are native to Asia and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Along with that, oranges, cinnamon, and tea are also known as superfoods with many health benefits. The combination will definitely be worth trying, let’s learn more about orange cinnamon goji berry tea with FGC.
General understanding of orange cinnamon goji berry tea
Ingredients
The harmonious combination of orange, cinnamon, goji berry, and tea leaves creates a fantastic drink for daily enjoyment:
Orange
Orange is a highly nutritious citrus fruit that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas. Depending on which type of orange, its flavor can vary from sweet to sour. Orange is one of the favored ingredients in the beverage field with diverse usage from its flesh, and juice to peel. A whole orange contains low calories with no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Meanwhile, it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, contributing to strong skin, reducing inflammation, and working against diseases.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices in the world, added to many foods as well as used as a medicine. It is obtained from the inner bark of the cinnamon trees, which dries and curls into rolls to create cinnamon sticks. The distinct flavor and scent of cinnamon come from its essential oil.
Today, cinnamon is affordable and available in almost all markets and supermarkets. Cinnamon is so common in food, drink, and medicine thanks to its health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants and many other beneficial properties, which are suggested to help reduce heart attack risks and inflammation.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon
Goji berry
Goji berry, also known as wolfberry, is considered a superfruit. This ingredient can be eaten directly or used to create a herbal infusion by steeping in hot water. Originating from China, it is often offered in red dried form with the raisin size.
So, how do goji berries taste? They taste slightly sweet, occasionally tart and have a faintly herbal aftertaste. Dried goji berries are chewy and often taste more bitter than fresh ones. Thanks to their good nutrients, they are used as a traditional medicinal component.
Tea leaves
Tea was first consumed in China thousands of years ago. In orange cinnamon goji berry tea, fresh tea leaves are harvested from tea farms in the mountainous regions, mostly in northern Vietnam. These areas normally have an altitude of over 1000 meters above sea level. Tea is proven to bring numerous health effects such as enhancing the immune system, avoiding inflammation, reducing the rate of heart attack and contributing to the weight loss process.
Tastes and flavors
Orange cinnamon goji berry tea has a slightly sour taste of orange, a little bit of spice from cinnamon, blended in the sweet taste of goji berry, and the acid taste of tea base. The harmonious mixture definitely stimulates all emotions and senses. Besides, the gentle scent of natural ingredients brings a feeling of relaxation.
Health benefits of orange cinnamon goji berry tea
Orange cinnamon goji berry tea is an ideal beverage to enjoy everyday. The following are some outstanding benefits of this drink:
Reinforce immune system
Orange is already a good source of vitamin C, but the amount of vitamin C in goji berry is even higher. Along with vitamins A and C content, this drink is said to enhance our immunity. This will help you to be able to fight many pathogens that appear in the surrounding environment and protect you from illness.
Support weight loss
All the ingredients contain low fat, so this drink is ideal for those who are on a diet. With a large amount of fiber, it can make you feel full for longer and enhance passive fat and calorie burning. Of course, you need to combine it with a suitable diet and exercise regularly to get the best results.
Stabilize blood sugar level
Cinnamon contains antioxidant flavonoids that have similar effects to insulin, which means it can encourage glucose to go out of the blood and into cells that need energy. Additionally, goji berries help balance insulin and glucose levels in the blood. So, this is a good drink for diabetic patients and the elderly.
Improve eyesight
Goji berries are rich in zeaxanthin which is beneficial to eye health. Therefore, this tea is considered a natural remedy for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Other antioxidants in this drink are also useful in preventing damage from UV light and free radicals.
Orange cinnamon goji berry tea recipe
With several ingredients, orange cinnamon goji berry tea is an easy-to-make drink, which you can simply make at home.
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 1 orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5-10 gram goji berry
- 1 tea bag
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 300 ml water into a pot, add 2 cinnamon sticks and goji berry, let it boil, and simmer for about 10 minutes
- Take out the cinnamon sticks, add the tea bag, and let it steep for around 3 minutes
- Cut the orange in half and squeeze half of it to make orange juice
- Pour the tea mixture into a glass, and add orange juice and honey based on your taste
- Add some slices of oranges and cinnamon sticks to garnish and now the tea is ready to enjoy. However, you can add some ice if you want to drink cold.
About Future Generation Co.,Ltd
Future Generation Company Limited is one of the largest beverage suppliers in Vietnam, with 26 years of experience in production and export. FGC is equipped with modern machines such as Hotfill PET and TetraPak, ensuring high-capacity production. FGC strives to achieve our mission to become Vietnam’s leading healthy beverage company. Our factories also meet international standards such as ISO, HACCP, etc. In addition, we constantly innovate our machinery system, strengthen production capacity, and increase productivity.
FGC also provides Private Label Services. With this service, we can help customers in researching and formulating beverages, designing product label packaging, and creating their own brands. This is an ideal solution for small and medium enterprises. Moreover, FGC provides free samples for customers to test before bulk orders. We also ensure delivery as fast as possible.
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Source:
https://www.greedygirlgourmet.com/how-to-make-goji-berry-tea-drink-wolfberry-tea/
