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Green tea, ginger and organic lemon infusion
The anticancer drink par excellence — to be consumed 3 to 6 times per day. Ginger strengthens the anti-inflammatory action of green tea.
★★★★★ Anti-cancer index 12 min Easy€· Budget
🛒 Ingredients
- Japanese green tea (Sencha or Gyokuro)2g per cup
- Water at 80°C (not boiling)250ml
- Fresh ginger1 cm
- Organic lemon (zest and juice)1/4
Health benefits
- ✦EGCG anti-angiogenesis
- ✦Anti-inflammatory gingerol
- ✦Flavonoids from lemon
- ✦Liver detoxification
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Heat water to 80°C (do not boil — this damages the polyphenols).
- 2
Pour over the loose-leaf green tea.
- 3
Add the sliced ginger and the organic lemon zest.
- 4
Steep for a minimum of 10 minutes (essential to release the catechins).
- 5
Strain and consume within the hour. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 6
Important: do not add milk (neutralizes the polyphenols).
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€· Budget
One of the cheapest anti-cancer pleasures — 3 to 6 cups for under €1
💡 Tips to reduce cost:
- ✓Buy Japanese green tea (Sencha) online or at Asian grocery stores: 2× cheaper than organic supermarkets
- ✓One organic lemon provides zest for a full week
- ✓Fresh ginger keeps for 3 weeks in the fridge