Introduction of Kashmiri Green Tea:

Kashmiri Green Tea is type of tea which is made from the Camellia sinensis named leaves and bud. Basically Green Tea is originated from China and now is produced in Korea and Japan as well. Its region of origin is East Asia. Here are many varieties of Green Tea based on its growing condition, sinensis used, production method, variety of C, horticultural methods and harvesting timing.  So, with the passage of time it is prepared in Pakistan, India and all over the world with much new, different and easy method. On the other hand here are many readymade marketed green tea is available. Here is a quick and easy homemade Green Tea recipe for you to make your winter vacation more enjoying. As everyone know that hot and soupy dish are special in winter days. But some people drink it to boast up their mind and body on daily bases.

As green tea is spread all over the world so it has different names so in Pakistan it is mostly famous with the name of pink green tea having pink color. Generally it is brewed with the Green Tea leaves, addition of baking soda and then mixed with milk to give it distinct pink color. The dark greenish black Green Tea leaves are used for this pink color of Green Tea. So, in Pakistan this Kashmiri Green Tea (pink Tea) is ever Favorite Drink in winter and in winter functions like marriage ceremonies and birthday parties.

Let’s come to know how we can prepare Green tea (Pink Tea).

Equipment’s:

• Saucepan of medium size
• Strainer

Ingredients of Kashmiri Green Tea:

• Water 1 cup
• Kashmiri Green tea Leaves 2 tbsp
• 2 star of anise
• Green cardamoms 6 to 8
• Whole Cloves 2
• 1|8 tsp of baking soda
• Milk 1 cup
• A pinch of salt
• Sugar ( according to your taste)
• Fresh cream a pack or half pack (optional)

Cooking method of Green Tea:

• Take a medium saucepan and put on burner at high heat. Add water, Kashmiri Green tea leaves, star anise, green cardamoms pods, and cloves and bring them to boil.
•   Once this all thing being boil properly add baking soda and it will fizz a little. Allow this mixture boil till 5 to 6 minutes very well. The forth in the water will go from pale to  deep pink color.( if pink color is not come properly add some more baking soda and mix it more fast). The water rapidly reduces and evaporates. So, Green Tea kahwa is ready.

• Now add milk, salt and sugar in it. Now adjust the quantity of salt and sugar according to you taste and turn of the burner quickly. Otherwise the pink color will be disturbed.
• Strain the Green Tea (pink tea) and served with crushed almonds, pistachios and other dry fruits as you like.

Benefits of Green Tea:

As it is clear that Green Tea is made from natural leaves and shrubs so, nature has many benefits in it for humans. Let’s discuss some benefits of Green Tea.

• Natural Stimulant
• Green Tea helps to fight against cancer
• Green Tea lower the risk of heart attack
• It help our Metabolism system
• It is best to lose weight
• Green Tea help our body to maintain ratio  of cholesterol
• It may help you to chill out
• It protect our brain against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
•  It is good for mouth health
• Green Tea fight against MRSA(Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)
•  Green Tea help to maintain Sugar level
• It lower the risk of Type 2 Diabetes
• As it has fluoride which grow best teeth
• It keeps the bones healthy and strong
• Antioxidants of Green Tea help to boast up your immune system
• It keeps your skin young and fresh
• Green Tea boast up your productivity

Uses of Green Tea for beauty tips:

Green Tea is very beneficial for your skin and hair. The some benefits of it are as following:

Green Tea for skin care:

Green Tea has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory that work against anti-aging and keep your skin  glowing, fresh and young so you can use green tea face pack on your face once a week.

 Green Tea for hair care:

Black Tea is best for hair growth. It is not good for hair growth but also best for healthy scalp.

Marketed Green Tea:

Here are many world best marketed Green teas which are ranked on the base of their taste, sourcing, benefits, aroma, health, pricing and customers review. The names of them are as following:

• Lipton Honey Lemon Green Tea
• Te- A- Me Honey Lemon Green Tea
• Tetley Green Tea Lemon and Honey
• Teamonk Global Teas Green Tea
• LaPlant GoodLife Green Tea

 Over use of Green Tea:

 It is famous that excess of everything is bad. As you know Green Tea has caffeine (a kind of drug that stimulates your brain and nervous system) so, overtaking of Green Tea in a day has bad impact on health such as:

• Irritability
• Sleeping problems
• Tremors
• anxiety

Nutritional Values per 100 g:

Energy	4kj(0.96kcal)
Carbohydrates	0g
Fat	0g
Proteins	0.2g
Water	99.9
Caffeine	12mg

Vitamins	Quantity	%DV+
Thiamine(B1)	0.007 mg	1%
Riboflavin(B2)	0.06 mg	5%
Niacin(B3)	0.03 mg	0%
Vitamin B6	0.005 mg	0%
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	0%

Minerals	Quantity	%DV+
Calcium	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.02 mg	0%
Magnesium	1 mg	0%
Manganese	0.18 mg	9%
Potassium	8 mg	0%
Sodium	1 mg	0%