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Lifestyle Desk: In India, tea is not just a drink but a part of everyday life. Be it early in the morning or tired in the evening, for many people a cup of hot tea helps in improving the mood. However, excess sugar in tea may inadvertently increase the amount of added sugar in the diet. In such a situation, if you do not want to give up tea, but want to reduce sugar, then some options can be tried. Let us know what are the better alternatives to sugar.

You can get different sweetness from jaggery

Jaggery is already used in place of sugar in many homes. Jaggery gives tea a mild caramel-like taste and distinct aroma. However, it is important to note that jaggery is also a sweetener and contains sugar. Therefore it cannot be considered a completely “sugar-free” alternative to sugar. If your goal is to reduce added sugar, it is better to limit the amount of jaggery also.

Make tea lightly sweet with dates

Dates have natural sweetness. Sweetness can be brought to the taste by adding date paste or a small amount of finely chopped dates to tea. Its taste may be slightly different from normal milk tea, but for those who want to reduce refined sugar, this can be an option. Besides, fiber and some nutrients are also found in dates.

Cinnamon will give a sweet feeling

If you want a sweet taste in tea but do not want to add sugar at all, then cinnamon can be tried. Cinnamon itself is not very sweet, but its aroma and mild sweet taste give a different flavor to the tea. Boiling a small piece of cinnamon may be enough when making tea.

Enhance taste with fennel and cardamom

Fennel and cardamom are also easy ways to make tea aromatic and tasty. Especially in cardamom tea, the lack of sweetness is not felt that much due to its strong aroma. Fennel can give a slightly sweet and fresh taste to tea. Using these spices can make unsweetened tea more interesting.

How correct is it to add honey?

Adding honey instead of sugar is also a common option, but it should also be used in limited quantity. Honey definitely has natural sweetness, but it also contains sugar and calories. Instead of adding honey to very hot tea, it is better to add it after the tea has cooled slightly.

Reduce your sweet habit gradually

If you like your tea very sweet, it may seem difficult to suddenly give up sugar completely. In such a situation, reduce the amount of sugar a little every few days. Also enhance the taste of tea with spices like cardamom, cinnamon or ginger. Gradually your taste habits may change and you will start liking even less sweet tea.

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