Unveiling pepper tea: The spicy brew aids weight loss

This has been a custom for a long time, especially in Eastern cultures. For us, it is still unusual to combine tea with additions other than sugar, honey, or a slice of lemon. Bold tea with pepper will warm you on cold days and be an excellent support for weight loss.

Tea with pepper has been consumed in Eastern cultures for centuries to maintain health. It is also a commonly practised custom there. Such a brew perfectly warms and stimulates, making it an excellent addition to the autumn-winter menu. Furthermore, it aids the weight loss process. Drink regularly, and you'll fit into your favourite jeans that are still too tight for the New Year's Eve party.

Pepper tea can support weight loss thanks to piperine, a compound in pepper. This compound is responsible for the pungent taste of pepper and a range of its properties, including those that accelerate metabolism, improve overall digestion, and increase the absorption of certain vitamins, such as vitamin B.

Pepper also has thermogenic properties, meaning it stimulates fat burning, thus accelerating the process of losing excess weight. However, it's crucial to know that pepper tea will not replace physical activity and a balanced diet but can support weight loss. Regular consumption of this drink is recommended.

You can prepare pepper tea using black and green tea as a base. Pour boiling water over tea bags or dried tea leaves as usual, then add freshly crushed pepper and steep the mixture for about 5 minutes. After this time, strain the brew through a fine sieve and sip it slowly.

To enrich the flavour, it is worth adding honey, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, star anise or other spices and citrus fruits to the prepared tea. A great idea is to combine piperine with another valuable compound—curcumin, which is present in turmeric. Piperine can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000 per cent.