Heart disease is a main factor of avoidable illnesses and death all over the world. It affects 64 million men and women in America alone. We can avoid this illness by in taking nutritional food to lessen the risk of Heart disease. Drinking tea in every after meal is advisable for good health. Good health means healthy heart. How to make iced tea is very simple just buy a packet of concentrated iced tea and you are good to go, though some people wanted to make iced tea the old fashion way.

Studies show that drinking black tea reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease by about 10-12 percent. Iced tea is the primary source of “flavonoids”. Flavonoids improve the endothelial function, it is the inner lining of all blood cells such as arteries and veins. Clinical studies show that drinking tea instead of water helps your metabolic rate increased. Tea has antioxidant that boosts your circulatory system, iced tea helps your body hydrated. So with further a due here are the basic steps on how to make Iced Tea the healthy and delicious way:

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 tea bags (depending on what flavor you want)
  • 1 quart of water (to boil)
  • 2 cups of cold water
  • 2/3 cup of sugar
  • Lemon slices
  • Ice cubes

How to Make Iced Tea

Step 1- Choose tea that you desire
Lemon, ginger peach, or tea sangria. It depends on what you want.

Step 2- Bring one quart of water to a boil.
Remember not to microwave the water.

Step 3- Pour the hot water to the tea bags.
Tea experts consider that 5-6 bags of tea bags are right for this amount of iced tea. Place the tea bags into a knot so it’ll be easy for you to remove them.

Step 4- Set aside the tea in order for them to steep.
1 hour steeping time is suggested. But other people let it steep overnight. The tea will still be fine.

Step 5- Remove the bags.
Add 2/3 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then add 2 more cups of cold water, stir again and put in the refrigerator to chill until it reached its refreshing temperature. Never put the iced tea in the refrigerator for more than a day, it’ll release its unpleasant taste.

Step 6- Serve with ice and enjoy.
Serve your iced tea with a lemon wedge so you can squeeze them into your glass.

Enjoy a hot summer day with a homemade iced tea, it will refresh your body and mind. Start a healthy body with a healthy heart!