Kukicha tea, also known as twig tea, is one of the healthiest teas in existence. It's obtained from the branches and stems of green tea or black tea.
It contains only Bancha tea twigs and has to remain on the plant for at least three years. This means that it loses almost all the theine, but absorbs all the nutrients, and especially the vitamins, from its environment. As a result, kukicha tea boasts a number of health properties, which we look at below.
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Besides having a deliciously refreshing taste with citrus notes, macrobiotic nutrition recommends this drink as one of the healthiest in existence. Want to learn about its benefits?
1. IT’S RICH IN MINERALS
Thanks to the three years it has to remain on the plant, its twigs have absorbed more minerals from the soil. These include magnesium, important for the proper functioning of nerves, muscles and the development of bones and teeth; calcium, important for preventing osteoporosis and for proper blood circulation; potassium, essential for transmitting nerve impulses, healthy for the heart and necessary for the bones; and fluoride, necessary for proper tooth development.
2. IT NEUTRALISES ACIDITY
Kukicha tea is alkalising. That’s to say, it neutralises the acidity of food and our stomach. It soothes digestion and also helps the body to better absorb nutrients.
3. IT’S PERFECT FOR DETOX DIETS
Being rich in minerals and polyphenols, it's an excellent restorative drink for those on cleansing diets, providing vitality, preventing fatigue and without damaging the liver or kidneys.
4. IT PREVENTS ANXIETY
Its mineral combination aids nerve impulse transmission and also helps with anxiety and depression.
5. IT’S DIURETIC
Thanks to its potassium content, it prevents fluid retention and oedema, increasing the amount of urine passed. To take advantage of this benefit, you also need to consume enough water.
6. IT HELPS LOWER CHOLESTEROL AND IS ANTI-AGEING
Kukicha helps protect your heart as it contains a large number of catechins. Epigallocatechin gallate is one of the most important antioxidants in existence. This gives it an anti-ageing effect and protects cells from oxidation, thanks to the fact that it regulates blood circulation.
7. IT PREVENTS TOOTH DECAY
Tea in general, and kukicha tea in particular, is one of the few foods that contain considerable amounts of fluoride. Scientific studies have shown that people who consume tea regularly have less tooth decay, which could be explained by the action of this mineral, which internally strengthens the teeth, and also by the tannins, which act against bacteria.
8. IT’S LESS OF A STIMULANT THAN NORMAL TEA
Kukicha tea has between 0.5 and 1% of the caffeine of a normal tea – a tiny amount. It can therefore be drunk at any time of the day without interfering with sleep or causing nervousness or anxiety.
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HOW TO PREPARE ROASTED KUKICHA TEA
Normally, kukicha tea twigs come already roasted. This tea can be re-infused – i.e. the same twigs can be used 3 or 4 times, so it can be drunk several times a day.
To prepare it, infuse 1 teaspoon of twigs (approximately 5 grams) at 80°C (but don’t let the water boil). Then, cover and leave to steep for 3 minutes. Finally, remove the leaves and serve hot, without milk, kukicha tea isn't usually drunk cold. And your delicious drink is ready!
So, now we know all about kukicha tea and its beneficial properties for our health, all we need to do is add it to our diet.
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