Almost everyone around us wants to lose weight and we have to agree that food and drinks have a role to play in it.
This 5-spice tea recipe has been shared by a blogger, who has captioned the video of this recipe as an ‘Inch-Loss and Fat Loss Magical Drink’.
However, it is advised that this tea only works like magic when a person consumes it on an empty stomach in the morning.
This effective homemade drink can be consumed by almost everyone and even those who are suffering from thyroid or diabetes.
So, if you also want to lose some weight, let’s go ahead and try this amazing 5-spice tea recipe.
Ingredients
2 tbsp coriander seeds, 2 tbsp fennel seeds, 2 tbsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp carom seeds, 1 inch cinnamon stick and water as required.
Here’s how to make it
To prepare this tea, first put all the spices in a pan and dry roast them until you smell some fragrance coming out of them. Once done, keep aside and let them cool. Grind them all into a powder form and then use. Else, you can separate the cinnamon stick from the seeds as well. Then, put 2 cups of water in a pan and boil it over medium flame. After a boil, add 2 tsp mixture of these seeds and take out a small piece of cinnamon or powder it before adding it in the boiling. Lower the flame and boil the water with all these spices for 5-10 minutes. Once done, turn off the flame and you will realize that the water is also reduced. Strain the tea in a cup and mix a little lemon juice in it and have it daily in the morning, empty stomach. If the taste is bitter, you can also add some honey in it.
Benefits of these spices
All the spices used in making this drink are very effective when it comes to weight loss. While some of the spices help in easier digestion and boosting metabolism, others help remove excess fat from your body.
Here are some of the common benefits of each spice that you must know about.
Cumin seeds – They are known to be highly digestives and soothe the stomach. Cumin seeds have essential oil in it which can stimulate the acidity. They are also known to be rich in iron and manganese and thus prevent several deficiencies.
Cinnamon stick – This spice is known to be loaded with antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. In the past, cinnamon stick has been used as a powerful medicine to treat diarrhea, gas and GastroIntestinal (GI) diseases. It has also been used to treat the period cramps. Cinnamon is also known to lower blood sugar levels while reducing the risk of heart diseases.
Carom seeds – Commonly known as ajwain in India, this spice has anti-inflammatory properties in it and can also help in improving cholesterol levels. From improving the digestive tract to losing weight, carom is known to be very useful for those people, who are trying to lose weight.
Fennel seeds – This spice is known to be a rich source of fibre that helps you stay away from all the extra food. This also means that the spice makes you feel full for longer duration & thus prevents overeating. All this leads to the consumption of lesser calories and which helps in staying fit all day.
Coriander seeds – Did you know that the coriander seeds are known to help by reducing radical activity as they have antioxidants present in them. This means that these seeds boost the defense mechanism while giving your stomach a little rest, which further helps in lowering the cholesterol levels. As the Chinese can have full year.
If you like this 5-spice tea, then do try it and let us know your feedback on it.
