Olive leaf tea is one of the most common and traditional herbal tea used among the people for health benefit. It has been used sinceancient time for the treatment of commoninfections. Olive tea is high in antioxidants and vitamin C which is more than green tea and this is boost the immunity and fight infections. Olive tea provides all the benefits of olive leaf extract, but in a milder way.Olive Leaf Tea uses leaves from the olive tree.
Nutrition facts-
| Nutritional value as per 100g (3.5 oz) Calories 196 kcal Fat 0.5 gm Carbohydrate 42 gm Sugar 0 gm Protein 5.8 gm Iron 2.107 mg Vitamin C 5.42 mg Calcium 278.83 mg |
Olive leaf tea has these above nutrition value approximately.
What Olive leaf Tea has-
Our pure and 100% natural tea is a caffeine free.It containsnaturally unique antioxidants areHydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and tyrosol along with other strong antioxidants. The most abundant of which are Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol. These antioxidants are known for their anti-free radical effects (free radicals cause oxidative damage in your body). The high value of antioxidants present in this herbal tea can also help the body effectively to fight against illness as well as premature aging.
Oleuropein is a natural pesticide. It can fight bacterial damage. It has been shown that oleuropein can protect the human body from bacteria, viruses and infections caused by fungus as well.
Hydroxytyrosol is another component of olive leaf tea is believed to be among the most powerful antioxidants found. This antioxidantis ten times stronger than the value of antioxidants that is present in green tea. Hydroxytyrosol is a type of phenolic phytochemical with antioxidant properties and is a naturally occurring compound found in the olive tree. Its oxygen radical absorbing capacity value is one of the highest found in plants. It is found in large quantities in olive leaves.
Tyrosolis also another highly powerful and efficient antioxidant which helps in protecting the body cells from injuries caused by oxidation.
Benefit of Olive Leaf Tea-
1. Helps to Blood Pressure
Olive leaf tea has some antihypertensive properties which helps to control the high blood pressure and safely lower the blood pressure. And support for heart health because olive leaf tea contains contains high levels of antioxidants.
2. Helps in Weight Loss
Olive leaf tea also support for weight loss because it is low in calories and boost the metabolism of fat cells in the body which is help for weight management.
3. Good for Skin Health
Olive leaf tea has strong antioxidant oleuropein which accelerates wound healing and eliminate harmful bacteria from developing into skin-related infections. It also has an outstanding anti-ageing properties which slow down ageing process. Ultimately it provides healthy and youthful appearance.
4. Keeps Your Hair Looking Healthy
Olive leaf tea is also good for hair. It has vitamin c and other strong antioxidant properties which keep the hair health and also promoting the hair growth.
5. Reduce Diabetes Risks
Olive Leaf Tea has ability to balance blood sugar levels and insulin could lead to the prevention of type-2 diabetes. olive leaf extract could help support blood sugar and insulin levels which is crucial to glucose regulation.
Some other health benefit of olive leaf tea-
- Immunity and energy booster.
- Detoxification of the body
- Stress relieving
- Rejuvenate the skin
How to Make Olive Leaf Tea-
Steep two tablespoons of dried olive tea leaves in 200 ml of slightly cooled boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes.The longer you leave it, the more flavor it produces. Drain the leaves with a strainer and enjoy the tea. You can also add honey for sweetness.
Olive leaf tea is a great replacement for green or black tea with zero caffeine and way more health benefits.A few cups a day is a great tea for your well-being.