This is a very recurring discussion and a question we receive very often, since many people tend to add sugar, panela, honey or low-calorie sweetener to their beverages.
Other people who are more lovers of special teas prefer the drink without any type of sweetener, but what is the right choice?
An inherited custom.
For a long time we normalized the sweet taste in tea and aromatic waters, especially in homemade infusions made with panela and fresh plants. Also when drinking black or green tea, due to little experience and lack of knowledge in preparation, its bitter taste forced us to sweeten it to hide the bitter flavor.
To learn how to prepare a good cup of tea, you can check this entry on our blog:
Tipos de té I: Té Blanco, Té Verde y Té Negro
Consuming teas and infusions without sweeteners allows us to enjoy a better beverage.
Many of our infusions have a balanced flavor with fruits and sweet plants that naturally make a smooth and pleasant blend to the palate, allowing us to taste all its flavors and natural notes.
In the case of tea, the spectrum of flavors is much broader since all the different types come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. Let us remember that we call Tea the infusion of Camellia Sinensis that has gone through a transformation process, the process determines whether it is white tea, green tea, black tea, oolong or dark tea.
The sweetener modifies the subtle and natural flavors of the plants and hides the true nuances that this beverage can have, which is why we recommend you gradually develop a taste for this versatile beverage without any sweetener or add a little honey in the case of herbal infusions or panela if you are going to prepare a chai with milk.
When buying teas or herbal infusions in loose leaf, always ask about the origin and harvest time. Always look for organic plants that come from places conscious of their environment.
