Here is a simple and effective anti inflammatory green tea recipe that is easy to make and great for reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. This green tea recipe has 6 main ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. This is probably one of the healthiest tea recipes that needs to be on your menu!

Note: Green tea is usually safe to drink, however, it does contain caffeine and when combined with other ingredients like ginger, it can have side effects. Please read below to find out if this green tea recipe is right for you.

How This Green Tea Helps With Inflammation

Green tea contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the body, when combined with other anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, honey and lemon juice and consumed regularly, it can really help reduce inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein and oxidative stress.

Please note that oxidative stress causes and promotes inflammation in the body, in fact, it is the key initiator of the inflammatory process. Fortunately, adding the right foods to your diet, you can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation naturally.

Green tea – contains a potent antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and polyphenols. When consumed regularly, these antioxidants can effectively lower inflammation and oxidative stress by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, and inhibiting inflammatory enzymes.

Ginger – contains 2 powerful compounds called 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol. Both work by stopping the production of inflammatory compounds and blocking key inflammatory pathways in the body. 

Turmeric – contains curcumin which research shows can significantly reduce inflammation in the body. Curcumin targets inflammatory conditions like arthritis, joint pain, colitis, allergies, and infections.

Black pepper – contains a compound called Piperine which helps the body absorb curcumin from the turmeric by 2000%.

Lemon Juice – adds flavor and vitamin C to your tea which is great for boosting the immune system and reducing oxidative stress. 

Raw honey – not only adds sweetness to your tea but it also neutralizes free radicals that lead to oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.

Anti Inflammatory Green Tea Recipe

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 10 minutes

• 1 cup of boiling water
• 1 green tea bag | or 1 tsp lose leaf
• 1 inch ginger root (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• a pinch of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey

How To Make Anti Inflammatory Green Tea

In a large mug, add the ginger, turmeric, black pepper and water, mix well and let it sit for a minute. Strain and add the green tea bag. (If using green tea leaves, add it in with the ingredients above before straining.)

Next, cover and let it sit for an extra minute before removing the green tea and stirring in the lemon juice and honey. Drink while it is still warm 2-3 times per day.

Anti-Inflammatory Green tea Nutrition

This green tea has | 84 calories | 0.5g total fat | 0.4g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 14mg sodium | 20g total carbs | 0.5g dietary fiber | 14.5g total sugars | 0.6g protein | 11mg calcium | 1mg iron | 864mg Potassium| These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Storage

I recommend drinking this tea right away to get all of its benefits. However, you can also pour it into a flask that closes tightly to keep it warm and trap in the antioxidants and drink it within 2 hours. 

Who Should Not Drink Green Tea

If you are sensitive to caffeine, have anemia or iron deficiency, bleeding disorders, or anxiety, you should avoid drinking green tea. People on blood thinning medications should also stay away from green tea as well. 

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Conclusion

Now you know how to make your own anti inflammatory green tea at home. I really hope you try this tea recipe and if you do, please let me know how it went in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more helpful natural remedies and wellness tips.