{"id":57178,"date":"2026-08-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=57178"},"modified":"2026-08-11T10:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T07:21:05","slug":"koryst-i-osoblyvosti-pryhotuvannia-chaiu-z-medom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/oils-en\/koryst-i-osoblyvosti-pryhotuvannia-chaiu-z-medom\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea with honey: benefits, health effects and how to prepare it properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tea with honey has been familiar to most people since childhood. It is a drink people enjoy to warm up, relieve cold symptoms, boost overall energy, or simply for pleasure \u2014 breathing in its delicate floral and fruity aroma and enjoying its sweet, slightly tangy taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make honey tea as beneficial as possible, it is important to prepare it correctly and use only high-quality, unprocessed bee honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits and specifics of drinking tea with honey<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tea with honey\" class=\"wp-image-57185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u0427\u0430\u0439-\u0441-\u0434\u043e\u0431\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435\u043c-\u043c\u0435\u0434\u0430-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honey is a natural product rich in unique compounds and biologically active substances that are not found together in other foods. It also contains up to 85% fructose and glucose, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), B vitamins, as well as enzymes and flavonoids with powerful antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinking tea with honey has several potential benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honey contains phenolic acids that help strengthen cell membranes and may contribute to reducing inflammatory processes. This is supported by research published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honey is sweeter than sugar, so you need approximately 1.5 to 2 times less of it when adding it to tea. This can help reduce the amount of added sweetener consumed per day, which may be particularly relevant for people with diabetes or prediabetes. However, honey still contains significant amounts of naturally occurring sugars and should be consumed in moderation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honey has a relatively low glycemic index compared with table sugar. Consuming honey, including in tea, generally results in a slower rise in blood glucose than consuming an equivalent amount of glucose or some other high-glycemic sweeteners. However, honey can still raise blood sugar levels and is not considered sugar-free;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fructose in honey is a readily available source of energy for the human body. Honey also contains the enzyme glucose oxidase, which has antimicrobial properties and participates in the breakdown of glucose. These properties have been discussed in articles by Lauren Manaker, a well-known American registered dietitian and author specializing in pregnancy, child, and men&#8217;s nutrition. Publications such as Martha Stewart, Real Simple, and EatingWell have featured her articles discussing the potential benefits of regular honey consumption and honey-based beverages;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, black tea contains antioxidants and theine, a traditional term for the caffeine found in tea, which has a mild stimulating effect. Green tea contains L-theanine, a unique amino acid that may help promote relaxation while supporting concentration and mental focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare and drink honey tea properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make honey tea not only aromatic and delicious but also as beneficial as possible, it should be prepared correctly. Honey is a natural product whose beneficial compounds can be affected by excessive heat. Therefore, it is best not to add honey to boiling-hot tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After brewing the tea, let it steep for 8\u201310 minutes. Then remove the tea leaves or tea bag and allow the drink to cool until it is warm rather than hot \u2014 approximately 35\u201337\u00b0C (95\u201399\u00b0F). Add the honey, stir until it dissolves completely, and drink slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When drinking honey tea, it is sometimes recommended to keep it in the mouth for 1\u20132 seconds before swallowing. This allows the drink to come into contact with the oral mucosa, although there is no strong evidence that this significantly increases the absorption of honey&#8217;s beneficial compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturally, the health value of honey tea also depends directly on the quality of the honey. Among other factors, honey quality is influenced by the conditions in which bees are kept. 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