Green tea has become a staple in many households for its weight management properties and high levels of antioxidants (catechins). However, many people find its natural, slightly bitter, grassy taste difficult to tolerate. To fix this, they add spoonfuls of refined white sugar or synthetic artificial sweeteners, completely neutralizing the health benefits they were seeking in the first place.
The Perfect Pairing
If you must sweeten your green tea, raw honey is the only nutritionally acceptable option. Not only does the natural sweetness perfectly balance the bitterness of the tea, but the antibacterial properties of the honey complement the antioxidants in the tea. It is similar to the synergy found in our morning lemon water ritual.
The Temperature Rule
As we constantly remind our readers, you must never heat raw honey. If you add honey to boiling hot tea, you destroy its enzymes. Brew your green tea, let it steep, and wait for it to cool to a warm, drinkable temperature before stirring in a spoonful of NIYANTA multiflora honey.