This is a delightful recipe ideal for a hot summer day or you can serve it
as a welcome drink at a garden party!
It also aids in weight loss as both green tea and spicy chili peppers are excellent natural fat burners (green tea reduces body fat, by increasing thermogenesis
and fat oxidation; the active ingredient, responsible for the fat loss, is EGCG.
Chilies contain capsaicin which is a thermogenic and they use up calories to
produce heat.). Thermogenics stimulate
the body's burning of fat by increasing the metabolism of the body's adipose
tissue, generating heat. The thermogenic
effect of chilies is complementary to that of the green tea, and increases the
overall result.
1 teapot
of good quality green tea
A bunch of
fresh mint (and extra for the pitcher)
1 fresh
chili pepper (spicy)
Honey or
agave syrup
Half lemon,
sliced (and a few extra slices to decorate your glasses)
Ice
Add the
mint to the teapot of green tea and allow it to cool. Once it’s ready, pour the
tea in a large pitcher (strained) and add the chili (you can add it whole as it
is, or you can remove the seeds first and then add it), lemon slices, honey or agave syrup (as much as you like) and
some extra fresh mint (optional). Once all your ingredients have been
beautifully blended together add the ice and serve! You can always adjust the
quantity of chili you use in your tea depending on how spicy you like it.
Enjoy!!!
