Chinese
tea is a time honoured tradition that has been used in China for
thousands of years. It started off as a medicine then slowly evolved
into a beverage and became a hallmark in Chinas culture. The Chinese tea
drinking habit soon became prevalent around the globe and to all walks
of life.
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that by drinking
Chinese tea on a regular basis it will enable you to become slimmer by
burning off excess fat and calories. Chinese tea is an ideal and
convienient extra to add to your daily routine.
Science shows
that Chinese green tea creates a surge in metabolism making it easier
(and quicker!) to burn excess fat. This is achieved by the catechin
polyphenols in Green tea reacting with the chemical transmitter in the
nervous system, this is known as Norepinephrine which will burn calories
faster. Green tea has thermogenic properties which helps to encourage
fat oxidation at a much higher rate than the caffeine in Green tea does.
With
such positive evidence, Chinese slimming teas are becoming increasingly
popular and even more widely available on the market than ever before.
They are generally manufactured with the combination of traditional
Chinese herbs and are aimed at those wanting to get slim.
Chinese teas are divided into 8 classes: Black tea, Green Tea, Oolong tea, Red tea, White tea.
Black
leaf tea is the most widely drank tea in the Western world. While all
teas are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant it is the
most oxidized variety and contains more caffeine and has a stronger
taste than other varieties. Studies have shown that Black tea can help
to bolster the immune system, decease the level of stress hormones and
reduce the risk of strokes. it is full of polyphenols, the antioxidant
that protects the body from free radicals that damage cells.
Green
Tea gets its distinctive colour because it is not fermented like black
teas. It has more health benefits than black tea because its nutrients
are not destroyed through processing. It is known to encourage calorie
burning and oxidation of fat. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the
major constituent in Green tea and is much more potent antioxidant than
Vitamin C or Vitamin E.
Oolong Tea also known as Wu Long tea is a
mixture between black and green tea. It is the only type of tea that
goes through a very long and broad process of fermentation as the leaves
of Oolong are plucked and bruised to release oil. It is rich in plant
polyphenols just like Green tea and contains all the tea antioxidants
that you will find in every tea; Catechins, Thearubgin and Theaflavin.
It is widely used for weight loss, some say it is an even more effective
calorie burner than Green tea.
Red tea is made from the oxidized
and dried leaves of the Aspalathis Linearis plant. It has many health
benefits and is a very tasty tea which is making it a very popular
choice. It contains no caffeine and shown to help ease insomnia,
headaches, irritability, hyper tension and nervous tension.
White
tea is derived from young buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. It has
very high concentrations of antioxidants and polyphenols. The benefits
of white tea are its ability to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure,
fight cancers, increase bone density and help to boost the immune
system.
