Tea and plum water: what it is for and how to make it

Plum tea and water are rich in fiber and water, which help control hunger throughout the day, helping with weight loss, as well as hydrating feces and stimulating natural bowel movements, combating constipation.

Prunes are a fruit rich in rutin, vitamin C and vitamin K, nutrients that help keep blood vessels healthy and prevent calcification of arteries, preventing diseases such as heart attack and atherosclerosis. Discover other benefits of dried plums.

In addition to drinking plum tea and water, you can also obtain the benefits of this fruit by preparing other tasty and healthy recipes, such as juices and jellies.

What is it for

Tea and plum water are used for:

• Combat constipation in babies, children and adults, as it contains excellent amounts of sorbitol, soluble fibers, such as pectin and insoluble fibers, such as cellulose and hemicellulose, which hydrate the fecal cake, facilitating evacuation;
• Promote weight loss, because fiber and water help to prolong satiety and reduce hunger throughout the day, reducing food intake;
• Prevent cardiovascular diseases, as it contains fiber, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin K, nutrients that reduce inflammation, maintain the health of blood vessels and prevent calcification of the arteries.

Furthermore, tea and plum water also prevent premature aging. This is because dried plums contain flavonoids and polyphenols, bioactive compounds that fight free radicals, one of those responsible for damage to healthy skin cells.

How to make

To make plum tea and water, you only need a few dried plums and 1 cup of filtered or boiled water.

1. Plum water

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (tea) of filtered or boiled water;
• 3 pitted dried plums.

Preparation mode:

Chop the dried plums into small pieces and place them in a glass of water. Cover the cup and let it rest overnight in the fridge. The next morning, strain and drink the water on an empty stomach. You can also eat plums or use them in another recipe. To combat constipation, it is recommended to drink plum water for up to 3 days in a row.

For babies, plum water can be offered from 6 months onwards, which is the stage where other foods are introduced into the child’s diet. The generally recommended amount is ½ tablespoon of plum water in the morning, for up to 3 days in a row.

2. Plum tea

Ingredients:

• 3 pitted and chopped dried plums;
• 1 cup of water.

Preparation mode:

Place the prunes and water in a pan and bring to a boil over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes. Leave to cool, strain and drink on an empty stomach. To help combat constipation, you can drink plum water for up to 3 days in a row.

For babies, plum tea can be offered from 6 months onwards. The generally recommended amount is ½ tablespoon of plum tea in the morning, for up to 3 days in a row.