Everyone might be familiar with the following quote – An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apple is very well-known to everyone because of its potential health benefits. Apple trees originated in Central Asia and have been grown for thousands of years in Europe and Asia. It contains vitamins, antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and a range of other nutrients. Apple has many uses, from juices to cakes apple is used in numerous food items. Apple is an essential element in many desserts, like apple pie, apple crumbles, apple cake, apple crisp, jelly, etc.
Cranberries are native to North America. These berries have a tangy taste and are known to be a superfood because of their high nutrient and antioxidants content. Cranberries are used in many fruit juices and also used for making jelly. These berries are also used in making compote and are called cranberry sauce.
Among many other unique teas, these Wholesale teas are fresh collections from the tea gardens! But the use of apples and cranberries in tea is a very lesser-known fact. Apple mixed with tangy cranberries and spices with black tea makes a perfect blend of tea.
Black tea
Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than other teas, which are- Green tea, White tea, Oolong tea. Black tea originated in China and was the first tea introduced to Europe and the Middle east. It is consumed by most of the people because of its bold flavor and for long shelf life. Black tea is full of healthy substances known as Polyphenols. Polyphenols are antioxidants that can help protect cells from DNA damage. Antioxidants present in black tea helps in preventing heart diseases and cancer. These Black tea contains more tannin than any other tea types. Another consideration or a choice of tea is Caffeine. Does Jasmine Tea have caffeine then? These tannins soothe gastric and intestinal illnesses, which digestion and also prevent Diarrhea.
Apple Cranberry Spiced Tea.
Apple mixed with cranberry and spices with black tea makes an exclusive tea. Spices include Cinnamon, cardamom which has antibacterial properties. The blend of apple, cranberry, spices, and black tea tastes fruity with an undertone of spices and caramel. The tea has a sweet fruity aroma with subtle flavors of spices.
Apple and cranberry blended, gives numerous health benefits, here are few of them:
- Can improve digestive health: Polyphenols present in cranberries can help in preventing the bacteria H.pyloric from growing and multiplying in the stomach. This H.pyloric bacteria may cause stomach ulcers. Also, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in cranberry and apple will protect colon cancer.
- Improve cardiovascular disease: Cranberries and apples being rich in polyphenols and flavonoids aid in lowering the risk of heart alignment and other cardiovascular diseases. Regular consumption of apple cranberry tea will prevent the accumulation of plaque in the arteries.
- Might help in reducing weight: Consuming this tea might help in reducing weight. It will flush out toxins from the body and burn body fat. The organic acids present in apple cranberry tea might be the reason for reducing weight.
- Help in urinary tract infections: Cranberries are well-known for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTI is a result of the presence of certain microorganisms in more amounts than regular. Cranberries have a high level of antioxidant proanthocyanidins (PACs), which are known to prevent bacteria from sticking the bladder wall. Also, cranberry and apples are known to make the urine more acidic creating an uncertain environment for bacteria to survive.
- Help in treating cancer: Cranberries are known to have phytochemicals and its extracts are known to battle cancer cells in many ways. Flavanol & anthocyanin glycosides are compounds that are found in cranberries that can be beneficial in killing cancer cells and thus leads to preventing cancer. The nutrients present in cranberries can help slow down tumor progression, and that may have a positive impact on liver, prostate, ovarian, breast, and colon cancers.
- Boosts the immune system and fights infection: The antioxidants present in apple cranberry tea helps in enhancing the immune system. The antioxidants present in the tea prevents the body from damage, infection, and also from counteracts diseases.
- Remedy for cold: Spices present in apple cranberry spiced tea helps in curing a cold.
Spices like cinnamon, cardamom relieves cold and also soothes the sore throat. These spices are packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds that shield the body from cough and cold.
- Improves digestion: Drinking apple tea will help improve digestion, which in turn cures constipation. Apple tea is known to have a high level of vitamin c, potassium, magnesium, sodium all of which help in building bones strong.
- Oral health: Apple cranberry tea has natural antiseptic properties, that eliminate the plaque buildup in teeth and alleviates the bacteria that cause cavities in teeth.
