Strange and Creative Ways To Make Your Tea Better

Have you ever put a strange ingredient in your tea? The typical milk and sugar are great compliments but super basic. You might even add citrus, ginger, mint, or herbs as a welcome spin on your ordinary cuppa. 

But, you want something more — something that pushes your regular cup of tea to the limit. To tell the truth, you’ll probably cringe reading most of the ingredients below. But, you’re encouraged to try at least a handful of these strange suggestions. 

Go out of your way to put a spin on your same-old tea. These ingredients can be added to tea to help boost your health, for the most part — one of these is just plain fun! 

1. Black Pepper — Boost Your Immunity

Have you ever had masala chai? — If so, chances are you’ve already had black pepper in your tea! So, you know it can taste good, but black pepper is also good for you — it’s been used as an herbal remedy for many centuries.

You can use pepper as a remedy for colds, it may help with weight loss, and it’s known for supporting your overall health and wellness. You can add pepper directly to your tea — any herbal tea or real tea. Steep your green tea and stir in a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper for a spicy immune-boosting treat. 

2. Collagen — Replenish Your Youthful Glow

This protein is what keeps your skin feeling smooth and soft in your youth. But when you get older, your loss of collagen creates wrinkles and loose, tired skin. The good news is you can absorb collagen and re-introduce it to your body. 

You can easily add this tasteless supplement to your diet with your daily cup of tea. Simply mix the recommended amount of collagen into your tea — it’s as easy as that. If you love iced tea you can also stir it into your cold drink.

3. Rum — Lift Your Spirits

Alcohol and tea? — yes, please! Jagertee is a central European alcoholic tea punch and everything you might want to help cheer you up in the middle of a brisk winter. It’s typically served at small outdoor stands in the colder months, especially at ski resorts — and it’s super popular with tourists in the area.

If you want to make your own at home start with one cup each of steeped plain black tea, spiced rum, plum brandy, red wine, and orange juice. Mix this together with two lemon slices, two or three whole cloves, and a quarter of a cinnamon stick. Bring your ingredients to a simmer on the stovetop and continue simmering for five minutes — then add sugar to taste. Cheers!

4. Salt — Improve Your Flavor

Does adding salt to your tea sound strange? You might be surprised to find out that adding a bit of salt to your boiling water might make your tea taste better. Your water needs minerals otherwise it will taste dull and flat — and if your water tastes dull and flat, so will your tea.

Salt can block the sensors in your mouth that register bitter flavors — salt can actually make your tea taste sweeter, zesty, and less bitter. Just sprinkle a pinch into your boiled water, steep your tea as you normally would, and enjoy!

5. Unsalted Butter — Energize Your Morning

If you aren’t a huge fan of eating breakfast, you may want to consider adding some butter to your morning tea. Switching your milk and sugar for some butter may help with constipation and help you feel fuller for much longer. Butter makes your tea creamy and satisfying and it can also give you a boost of energy. 

When you add butter to your tea you want to start small — add only a teaspoon of quality unsalted butter. Your body probably isn’t used to drinking rich fatty beverages, and adding too much butter may cause stomach cramps. You can gradually start to add more butter as your body adjusts to the fat content — but start slow.

You should use a milk frother to blend your tea and butter, which creates a latte-like drink. You can stir it by hand, but the fat tends to float on top of your tea and makes a big mess. If you want to enhance the flavor even more, add a small pinch of salt. 

6. Ghee — Revive Your Lactose-Free Diet

Like butter, you can add ghee to your tea to create a rich and decadent cuppa that gives you a burst of energy and wellness. You can use it just like butter — simply add a small amount and blend it into your morning tea. You might experience a boost in energy, feel fuller for longer, and experience improvements in your digestive tract. 

Ghee originated in India as a lactose-free clarified butter. To make ghee, traditional butter is heated and the milk fat and water are taken out of the butter liquid. The result is a potent, stable butter that’s full of rich nutty flavor and hearty nutrients. You can use it for high-heat cooking — and also for your tea!

7. Coconut Oil — Activate Your Fat-Burners

Coconut oil is a great way to add some antioxidants to your diet — it’s also a great way to jumpstart your body into fat-burning ketosis. The keto diet served as inspiration for a groundbreaking recipe — bulletproof coffee — that you can easily substitute for quality tea. The best time to drink this is first thing in the morning or whenever you want to break your fast.

You can use coconut oil which is a little more affordable, or you can use MCT oil — a derivative of coconut oil — which may give you a higher burst of energy and might be more effective. Use a milk frother to blend a half teaspoon of MCT or coconut oil and one teaspoon of unsalted butter into your tea. 

Remember — if you are just starting this process begin with a small amount of fat. You can overwhelm your body with too much fat, which can cause stomach cramps in the beginning. You can gradually add more and work your way up to adding up to a tablespoon of coconut oil with two tablespoons of butter! 

Your Health Starts with Quality Tea

Are you eager to try a pinch of salt or a spoonful of ghee in your tea? Whether you want the health benefits of a hearty cuppa or a good laugh from a few helpings of Jagertee, you need to start with quality tea and ingredients.

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