It's a proven fact that green tea is very effective, when it comes to burning fat and losing weight quickly. The minus point here is that a lot of people detest the taste of green tea, which can be mildly bitter. Now, you can't have sugared green tea syrup with the benefits of weight loss, right? You could always modify your green tea to suit your tastes, and that's what I'm here for today! Here are some green tea recipes for weight loss, which you should definitely try!

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Lemon Grass and Ginger Iced Tea

We all know the benefits of the classic lemon grass tea. With low caffeine and antioxidants, this tea is brilliant for any tea lover.

Ingredients

Lemon grass

Ginger (1 small slice)

Green tea (1 bag)

Sugar (1/4 tsp)

Process

Cut the lemon grass into small 2-3 cm lengths. Add one cup of water, crushed ginger, lemon grass and sugar into a saucepan, and bring them to a boil. Once done, remove the saucepan from the heat, and dip the tea bag into the tea and let it settle for around 2 minutes. Remove the tea bag once the desired strength is achieved, and let the tea cool for around 20 minutes. Once cooled, pour it into an ice-filled glass through a fine strainer and serve chilled!

Iced Green Tea

This amazing low-calorie drink is refreshing, keeps you away from diabetes and boosts your metabolism as well! Here goes.

Ingredients

Green tea (1 bag)

Water

Sugar (1/4 tsp)

Process

Boil a glassful of water in a saucepan, and add the tea bag to it. Leave the tea bag in there until you get your desired strength of tea. Remove it while squeezing it gently once done. Now, add the sugar into the tea and stir well until it dissolves. Once done, allow the tea to cool for 15-20 minutes. After that, pour it in an ice-filled glass and serve!

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Rose Petal Tea

If you're into aromatic teas, then this one's for you. The goodness of green tea while indulging in the calming aroma of flowers is heavenly, while you also lose weight in a healthy way. Here goes.

Ingredients

Orange (1)

Green tea (1 bag)

Dried rose petals (1 tsp)

Sugar (1/4 tsp)

Process

Peel the orange, and let the peel dry at room temperature for one day. Once done, grind the peel finely. Now, take a cup and add the peel, rose petals, sugar and the bag of green tea and pour boiling water in it. Let it set for 10 minutes, strain it, and keep it in the freezer for an hour.  Once done, enjoy the chilled tea!

Melon and Green Tea Drink

The tempting taste of the melons, combined with the goodness of tea is probably the best cold tea recipe out there. So here it is.

Ingredients

Green Tea (2 bags)

Melon (1/2 cup, chopped)

Mint leaves (4 tsp, chopped)

Sugar (2 tsp)

Process

Heat a cup of water, add the tea bags. Once the desired strength is achieved, discard the tea bags. Now, heat another cup of water and add the mint leaves, melons, and sugar in it. Cook the melons over medium heat until they become tender. Pour both the tea and the melon mixture into a tall glass, mix them well, and freeze it for 2 hours. After that, strain the chilled drink and enjoy!

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Green Tea Spiced Tonic

When green tea is mixed with spices that have known medicinal properties, you get a tonic which is both therapeutic and refreshing! Here it is.

Ingredients

Green tea (1 bag)

Turmeric (1/4 tsp)

Cinnamon (1/4 tsp)

Water

Process

Add the turmeric, cinnamon, sugar and tea bag into a mug. Heat up some water and as it is about to boil, take if off the flame and pour into the mug. Stir well until the spices dissolve in the water. Remove the tea bag once the desired strength has been achieved. Your drink is ready!

Seem delicious, don't they? Try these green tea recipes for weight loss, and who knows, you may end up loving them for life! Here's me signing off now. Ciao!

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