TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages provided by nature due to its high antioxidants. Other than good for detoxification, this type of tea helps in weight loss. However, one must not recklessly consume it to gain optimal results.

Early morning and the evening can be a good time for drinking green tea, as cited from Indian Express on July 9, 2020. The following are the rules to consume tea for detox and losing fat.

1. Brew it with warm water

Some people brew green tea with boiling water and leave it for minutes that would lose its subtle taste and essence. This wrong way can also release its bitterness. It is best to enjoy it warm.

2. Don't drink it right after meals

Having a cup of tea right after meals will not reduce fat and burn calories. This may even slow down the body’s digestion process. Make a gap of at least an hour or two as experts suggested.

3. Steep it for a few minutes only

Steeping the tea extract for too long is counterproductive as it will make it bitter tasting and release harmful substances. The right amount of time is between two and three minutes.

4. Enjoy drinking process

Green tea must be enjoyed and consumed at leisure. Rushing the drinking process will not serve the detoxification purpose.

5. Do not drink it along with medication

Drinking green tea after taking medicine may increase severe acidity in the stomach. It is always best to drink plain water to wash down medicines.

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