Flavoring Already Flavored Green Tea

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Green tea is supposed to be good for you, which is why many people drink it nowadays. Unfortunately, not everyone is particularly fond of its flavor which has been likened to seaweed. As a result of this, the market is rife with alternatives to green tea such as green milk tea and green tea latte which are designed to provide different and generally sweeter taste. Flavoring plain green tea is an amusing concept because it already possesses its own flavor.

With sugar added to improve the taste of traditional green tea there is no denying that it does taste better for many people. Today items like ice cream, frozen yogurts, cakes and some sweets can be found with the green tea flavor. And with all the added taste of milk, sugar and syrup, there is very little left in way of original green tea flavour. It is important to remember that with the added sweetness comes an increased calorie count. As a result of this, even though green tea is widely accepted as healthy, drinking flavored green tea is an entire different ball game. And so even though it tastes great, it doesn’t necessary mean it is healthy. Drinking tea that includes green tea does not mean that you are eating healthy ,just like orange flavored ice cream doesn’t mean you’re having an orange.

But flavored green tea doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Green tea can be sweet and delicious and still retain its healthy content. One great way of naturally sweetening your green tea is by adding fruit flavor. You can add pieces of fruit like apple or mango or add fruit juice from lychee or pomegranate. The fruit you choose depends on your preference.

And while you experiment with different flavours , you can still leave yourself open to the occasional foray into plain Chinese green tea. The flavor of your green tea can depend on factors such as whether you use fresh leaves or a tea bag and whether you use filtered or tap water. By using only the very best ingredients, you will be able to get the best flavor out of your green tea. With fresh leaves and purified water you are guaranteed a better taste as opposed to the artificial taste carried with tap water. How hot or cold your water is will also affect the results. Letting boiling water cool down a bit before pouring it in preserves the flavor. With fresh leaves and purified water set at the right temperature, you will be setting yourself up for an unbelievable green tea experience.

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