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Black pepper can be mixed into a tea that can reduce weight and treat sore throats. How to make black pepper tea is also easy.
Black pepper is a spice commonly used in Indonesia. Usually, this spice is used as a condiment that can make dishes delicious. Such as being a seasoning for marinating meat, cooking with coconut milk, and delicious stir-fries.
Apart from that, black pepper can also be used as herbal medicine. The method is to mix black pepper into tea which can provide a warm sensation.
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Reporting from Food NDTV (11/11), tea black pepper It turns out that it can indeed provide health benefits because of its nutritional content. Black pepper contains high levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. This spice also contains important B complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, niacin, and pyridoxine.
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One of the benefits of consuming black tea is weight loss. Nutritionist Shilpa Arora revealed that the piperine in black pepper has been proven to increase metabolic performance which helps burn excess fat in the body.
Black pepper tea is also good for maintaining the body’s immunity because it contains natural antibacterial and antibiotic substances. This tea plays a role in encouraging the absorption of nutrients in the body, so it can improve the immune system. The presence of vitamin C in black pepper tea can also play a role in maintaining immunity.
Shilpa Arora also explained that consuming black pepper tea is good for digestive health. The piperine compound in black pepper can stimulate stomach function which leads to the secretion of hydrochloric acid which helps digest protein in food.
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When the seasons change, many people fall sick. Usually they get flu and have a sore throat. To relieve a sore throat, you can consume black pepper tea regularly.
If you want to consume it as herbal medicine, you can mix it yourself at home. The method is to boil 350 milliliters of water (1.5 cups), then add 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger. Boil all ingredients until boiling.
Once the tea mixture is ready, let it sit for 5-6 minutes until it is warm. If you want to drink it, strain it first. You can also add cinnamon to this black pepper tea concoction for a delicious aroma.
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