Jaggery - The Perfect Companion for Your Tea…!

Sugar’s modest cousin jaggery is fast gaining prominence as a healthy and nutritious sweetener and is replacing sugar not only in deserts but also in beverages. The latest rage in this segment is jaggery tea.

‘Cutting chai’ is what a majority of Indians thrive on. If you count the cups of tea glugged down in a day the sugar quota is a tad alarming...and unsweetened tea just doesn’t taste the same! In such a scenario jaggery is a life saver as it allows tea-buffs to cater to their fetish with lesser fear of piling on unhealthy calories.

Albeit both sugar and jaggery are prepared from sugarcane yet their compositions are radically different – unlike jaggery, sugar undergoes a lot of processing, during which it loses its essential minerals. 

So what pluses does jaggery bring to your cuppa? 

 

Boosts Digestion 

Jaggery is often recommended to people suffering from constipation as it activates the digestive enzymes to relieve any bowel issues

Pumps in Iron 

Jaggery replete with iron and minerals is beneficial for people who are suffering from anaemia. Iron, an important component of haemoglobin, facilitates the red blood cells to transport oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.

Rich in Antioxidants 

The plethora of antioxidants like zinc and selenium in jaggery aid in boosting the overall immunity of the body; besides preventing free-radical damage in the body; strengthening the body joints and bones; and improving the skin quality by way of stalling cell damage. 

Cleansing 

Jaggery helps in flushing out toxins from various organs thereby improving overall health.

Weight Loss 

Jaggery in an adequate and controlled amount aids weight loss by way of boosting body metabolism that further ups the digestion quotient of the body 

Keeps Body Warm 

The essential vitamins and minerals in jaggery including - magnesium, iron, potassium, and phosphorous – help produce heat to keep the body warm during the chilly winters. Perhaps that’s why warm and natural jaggery without any side effects is the perfect remedy for cold and cough

Jaggery Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Milk - 1 Cup

Tea Powder - 2 Teaspoon

Cardamom – 2 Cloves

Cinnamon - 1 Stick

Jaggery – As per Taste 

Method 

• Add the ingredients in the order mentioned above in a pan and bring it to a boil
• Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
• Strain and serve

Replacing sugar tea with organic jaggery tea can help you enjoy all the above health benefits of jaggery without compromising on the taste.