We think green tea and lemon might be the perfect health drink duo. Why? Because they bring out the best in each other!
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants (the good stuff that fights off damage to your body), but your body doesn’t absorb them as easily. That’s where the lemon comes in!
The vitamin C in lemon helps your body absorb all those antioxidants, making your organic green tea even more effective. Plus, lemon's tangy kick adds a bit of zing to green tea's earthy taste, so it's not just healthy but also genuinely tasty.
If you’re reading this blog post, we probably don’t have to work hard to convince you that this health drink is worth your time. Instead, we’ll spend the next few minutes exploring what makes this drink so worthwhile, the green tea and lemon benefits you can expect every time you have a sip, and even the perfect recipe to make your own signature health drink.
Why green tea and lemon work so well together
First, why do these two ingredients work so well together? We know that Kiwis love to keep things natural, and the green tea and lemon combo is as natural as it gets for healthy, glowing skin. It’s a little glow-up in a cup that you can drink every day, so it’s no wonder that thousands of Kiwis choose to brew a cuppa each day.
Green tea can do everything from helping your digestion to boosting your immune system. You might even use it as part of a healthy weight loss plan to give you a natural boost. These benefits only really turn up if you drink the tea regularly, which is why making a health drink—that you can keep in your fridge and that incorporates green tea—is so useful.
Green tea and lemon benefits for your skin:
To get a little more granular, enjoying this tea has major skin-oriented benefits. There are antioxidants in the tea that fight off free radicals (the things that cause wrinkles and dull skin over time), so it can help keep your skin glowing. On top of that, the vitamin C in lemon juice helps to stimulate the production of collagen, which is the stuff that keeps your skin bouncy and firm. Both green tea and lemon can act as natural detoxifiers, helping your liver flush your body of the toxins that lead to acne or inflammation.
A few other things you can add to your DIY health drink
While green tea and lemon are a powerful duo, you can enhance their benefits further by adding several other natural ingredients. Not only do these offer even more benefits than the standard duo, but they’re also a great way to keep this health drink interesting if you want to drink it daily!
There are three options we recommend switching into your green tea (although it’s versatile enough to pair with almost anything):
- Honey
- Ginger
- Mint leaves
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener with antimicrobial properties. Adding a teaspoon to your green tea can soothe a sore throat, boost immunity, and provide extra antioxidants to keep those free radicals away.
Ginger
When you add ginger to the mix, it’s out with the inflammation or nausea and in with the metabolic boost. The combination of green tea, ginger, and lemon benefits your body by providing a potent remedy for bloating, sluggish digestion, and fatigue.
Mint leaves
Fresh mint leaves can add a refreshing twist to your drink, perfect for hot summer days. Mint is also well known for helping your digestive system and relieving headaches.
You can add any or all of these ingredients to your tea for an extra boost to the green tea and lemon benefits. With all these ingredients in mind, you've only one thing left to do—get brewing!
How to make a green tea and lemon health drink (DIY style)
Great news: making a green tea and lemon drink is dead easy and requires no fancy equipment. Set aside ten minutes, and let's start whipping this up!
What you’ll need:
- 1 green tea bag (or 1 teaspoon of organic green tea)
- 1 cup of hot water (not boiling—keep it around 80°C to avoid a bitter taste)
- 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice or a wedge of lemon
- Optional: honey, ginger slices, or fresh mint
How to make your drink:
1. First, brew your green tea:
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- Chuck your tea bag (or tea leaves) into a cup.
- Pour in your hot water and let it steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea bag or strain the leaves.
2. Next, add some lemon:
- Squeeze in 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice. If you’re feeling fancy, pop in a lemon wedge.
3. Mix in whatever extras you like:
- Stir in a teaspoon of honey if you want a bit of sweetness or add ginger slices and mint leaves for a flavour boost.
4. Enjoy it your way:
- Give it a quick stir and sip it while it’s warm or chill it in the fridge for a refreshing iced tea.
It's as easy as that! It's probably good news that this drink is so easy to make because it is super simple to incorporate a healthy drink into your diet at any time of the day. We love brewing big batches and keeping them in the fridge; you can even make a few different kinds, so you always have a choice of what kind of green tea you're after today.
Now, you only need a high-quality green tea to get started.
Brew the best with Chanui's range of delicious green teas. We only supply organic green tea in loose-leaf and bagged form so that you can pick the best brew for you. Our tea is packed with all the good stuff your body loves and none of the stuff it doesn't, which is why we're so proud to be New Zealand's favourite tea brand!
Ready to start your wellness journey? Try Chanui’s premium organic green tea and make this powerful health drink part of your daily routine!