Green Tea for Weight Loss
A guide on how to enjoy green tea for weight loss, including hot, cold, and matcha recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Green tea leaves or tea bags
- Water
- Honey (optional)
- Lemon (optional)
- Milk (dairy or non-dairy, for lattes)
Instructions
- For hot brew: Heat water until tiny bubbles form, steep green tea for 2-3 minutes, and add honey or lemon if desired.
- For cold brew: Add loose green tea to a pitcher of cold water and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, then strain before serving.
- For matcha latte: Whisk 1 tsp of matcha powder with a little hot water until frothy, then pour over your choice of milk (sweeten if desired).
Notes
Drink 2-3 cups throughout the day for best results, but avoid excess to prevent jitters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green tea, weight loss, health, metabolism, antioxidant