Tea will taste wonderful even without sugar. Bring sweetness in these 5 natural ways, weight will reduce and health will also improve.

News India Live, Digital Desk: For Indians, tea is not just a beverage but an emotion. But due to increasing awareness about health and threats like diabetes and obesity, many people are staying away from their favorite tea. The biggest challenge is the taste of ‘tea without sugar’ (Fiki Chai), which is not liked by everyone. But do you know that tea can be made naturally sweet and aromatic even without sugar? According to experts, some natural things present in the kitchen not only add sweetness to tea, but also increase its medicinal properties.1. Licorice: Ayurvedic treasure of sweetness, Mulethi is known for its natural sweetness. Liquorice feels many times sweeter than sugar. How to use: While boiling tea, add a small piece of liquorice or half a teaspoon of its powder. This will not only sweeten the tea, but will also provide relief from problems like sore throat and cough.2. Stevia: The safest sugar-free alternative. Stevia is a plant whose leaves are even sweeter than sugar, but have ‘zero calories’. How to use: You can use dry stevia leaves or its extract. It is considered the best option for diabetic patients because it does not affect the blood sugar level.3. Cinnamon: A combination of taste and aroma, cinnamon has a natural sweetness and mild sharpness. It is also helpful in speeding up metabolism and weight loss. How to use: Before adding milk to tea, add a small piece of cinnamon or a pinch of powder. Its aroma will enhance the taste of tea so much that you will not feel the lack of sugar.4. Fennel Seeds: Refreshing SweetnessFennel has a cooling nature and has a mild sweetness. It is also considered good for digestion. How to use: Add half teaspoon fennel along with ginger in tea water and boil it. Fennel reduces the bitterness of tea and provides a natural sweetness.5. Dates/Raisins: A New TwistIf you are looking for an alternative to sugar, dry fruits can be a good experiment. How to use: Cut dates into small pieces or boil raisins in tea water. This will give the tea a darker color and a slightly sweet taste. However, keep in mind that there is no possibility of milk curdling, hence add milk only after boiling it thoroughly in water. Why should you give up sugar? One cup of tea contains about 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar, which increases the amount of calories in the body. Gradually reducing sugar not only develops your ‘taste buds’, but also allows you to enjoy the real flavor of tea. If you are not able to give up sugar completely, then initially you can use jaggery, which is a better alternative to sugar.