The fragrance of lotus leaf can dispel heat and dampness, invigorate the spleen and raise yang, and promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. In recent years, it has been well-known for its weight loss effect, but lotus leaf is not only helpful for weight loss but also for detoxification and promoting gastrointestinal health. Below, I will introduce three types of lotus leaf tea for you. Let's take a look together.
【Classification of Lotus Leaf Tea】
【Lotus Leaf and Flower Tea】
Ingredients: 2 grams dried lotus leaf, one packet of flower and herb mixture, 15cc honey
Instructions:
1. Put all the ingredients in a teapot, add boiling water, and let it steep for 5 minutes until it is flavorful.
Effect: The flower and herb mixture has a refreshing taste and good flavor. It can remove greasiness, relieve bloating, promote metabolism, promote bile secretion to break down excess fat in the body, and the various beneficial ingredients can also nourish and beautify the skin. The combination with lotus leaf can better cleanse the intestines of grease and aid in weight loss.
【Rose and Lotus Leaf Slimming Tea】
Ingredients: Rose, hibiscus, stevia, tangerine peel, cassia seed, lotus leaf
Instructions:
1. Put the ingredients in a teapot, pour in boiling water, and stir for a minute to clean the ingredients. Then pour out the water.
2. Add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, and simmer for a few minutes.
Effect: Rose and lotus leaf tea contains various natural herbal ingredients that can enhance fat metabolism and help to keep your digestive system healthy. It can eliminate waste and toxins from the body, making you feel light and refreshed. However, it should not be consumed during menstruation or by pregnant women!
【Lotus Leaf Fat-reducing Tea】
Ingredients: 3 grams lotus leaf, 15 grams hawthorn, 5 grams rhubarb, 3 grams licorice, 2000 ml water
Instructions:
1. Wash all the herbal ingredients.
2. Put the ingredients and water in a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
3. Filter all the ingredients and let it cool.
Effect: This tea can effectively reduce fat accumulation and improve bowel movements. If you have constipation problems, you can drink it daily. However, people with habitual diarrhea should drink it in moderation.
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