The cold infusion that eliminates gas and prevents a bloated stomach after tapas

Green tea with lemon is an ideal cold infusion for relieving gas and preventing a bloated stomach after tapas. The blend provides antioxidants and citric acid that aid in faster digestion . Drinking cold is refreshing and helps you feel light after heavy meals. Plus, its moderate caffeine content contributes to alertness without the highs found in other beverages. Due to its nutritional profile , it has become popular among those looking for healthy , easy-to-prepare options.

Tea drinking is gaining popularity worldwide: China leads in production and consumption , followed by India , Kenya and Japan , while the United Kingdom , Ireland , Russia and Morocco are among the largest consumers, according to Infusionismo . The FAO forecasts that black tea will grow by 2.2% annually until 2027 (4.4 million tonnes). In green tea , the estimated growth is 7.4% annually , up to 3.3 million tonnes . The impetus comes mainly from young urban people in China and India , concerned about health and well-being . In Europe , demand is stagnating , although spreading the word about the benefits is helping to recover the public.

Benefits with scientific support

Tea provides EGCG , quercetin , chlorogenic acid , and theogallin ; lemon , vitamin C , ferulic acid , and hesperidin . A review in 'Nutrición Hospitalaria' associated daily doses of 100–460 mg of EGCG for 12 weeks with lower body fat , and a study in 115 women observed decreases in weight , BMI , and abdominal fat with green tea extract. In type 2 diabetes , work in China links its consumption with less inflammation and better use of insulin , although they call for caution and further research. For the heart , citrus flavonoids and green tea are linked to better vascular function , cholesterol in range and lower cardiovascular risk , as well as lower blood pressure .

Research in 'Nutrients' links green tea with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's ; in citrus fruits , compounds such as nobiletin and tangeretin show neuroprotective effects in vitro. The vitamin C in lemon and EGCG support immune function . In kidney stones , green tea is associated with a lower risk , and the citric acid in lemon increases urine volume and binds to calcium oxalate ; drinking 118 ml of lemon juice daily is an option for lithiasis . There are also associations with a lower risk of several cancers . As a practical guide, between three and five cups a day , preferably cold, provide hydration and help after tapas.