In ancient China, many documents mention that tea can go to the fat, that is, the modern people said the effect of weight loss. For example, the Tang Dynasty “herb gleanings” recorded the effects of tea for “long food is thin, go to the human fat”.
Studies have shown that the caffeine and flavanol compounds in tea can enhance the peristalsis of the digestive tract, which helps the digestion of food; choline and folic acid in the tea broth also have the function of regulating fat metabolism, and enhance the ability to break down fats; flavonoids, aromatic substances, alkaloids, and other components of tea can reduce cholesterol, triglyceride content and reduce blood lipid concentration, with a very strong lipolytic effect; tea in the Help digestion at the same time, can also protect the gastric mucosa to prevent bleeding caused by gastric ulcers, the stomach and intestines have a good protective effect. Thus it seems that under the joint action of various substances, tea does have to help digestion, and improve the body’s ability to decompose fat, naturally achieve the effect of weight loss.
Since we know that often drink tea can achieve the purpose of fat loss, then the following is a brief introduction to some of the specific weight loss effects of various types of tea.
- Black Tea
If you want to lose weight, it is best to drink hot black tea. No sugar, no creamer, or only sugar substitute, and it is best not to drink immediately after meals, it is best to drink an hour later.
- Green Tea
Green tea is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, amino acids, dietary fiber, etc., which helps to lower cholesterol, can also help digestion. It is rich in catechins, which is the higher content of all teas. Drinking green tea can significantly reduce the body fat content, to reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat has a good effect.
- Black Tea
Pu-erh tea, such as probiotics produced during the fermentation process, helps to regulate the balance of intestinal flora, promote intestinal peristalsis, and accelerate the discharge of fat from the body. Long-term consumption of black tea can improve digestion and help reduce weight.
- Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is rich in amino acids and fiber, in addition to lowering cholesterol, diuretic, but also rich in tea polyphenols and caffeine, has a better decomposition of fat. It can promote fat metabolism, so that fat is not easy to accumulate in the body, for maintaining weight stability and weight loss has a certain effect.
Although certain substances contained in tea can achieve the effect of anti-cellulite, but can not be overly dependent on drinking tea to lose weight, should be combined with a reasonable diet and a moderate amount of exercise. The amount of tea consumed per day should not be excessive, generally 2 – 5 grams of tea brewed tea is appropriate, to avoid excessive caffeine intake affecting sleep and gastrointestinal health. Drinking tea half an hour to an hour after a meal helps digestion and digestion, but do not drink tea on an empty stomach, so as not to stimulate the stomach.
Tea has a certain positive effect on weight loss, but to achieve the desired weight loss effect, you need to adhere to the long-term reasonable tea consumption, and combined with a healthy lifestyle. Tea does not have a direct “weight loss” effect, so when buying tea, do not be misled by improper publicity.
Now more and more people want to lose weight in the most direct way, do not know, obesity and a person’s daily diet and exercise are related. Therefore, people not only need a reasonable scientific diet, but also should actively exercise, and then with tea as an aid, I believe that will certainly achieve the effect of weight loss.
Chinese Tea Brewing Temperature
Green tea：
80-85 ℃ warm water gently flick, 2-3 minutes to infuse, glass cups, porcelain pots show the freshness;
Black tea：
90-95 ℃ heat flow excitation, 3-5 minutes simmering, porcelain pots, purple clay pot lined with its mellow;
Oolong tea:
95-100 ℃ boiling water impact, 5-45 seconds one by one bubble time, purple sand pots, gaiwan inspire the charm of change;
White tea:
85-90 ℃ soft water to wake up, 3-5 minutes to stretch, glass cups, porcelain pots show elegance;
Yellow tea:
80-85 ℃ warm water to moisturize and nourish, 2-3 minutes to release, with glass cups, porcelain pots to restore the original flavor;
Black tea:
95-100 ℃ boiling water agitation, 1-2 minutes quick out, purple sand or porcelain pot brewing highlights the fragrance of aging.
How Chinese Tea is Stored
Green tea refrigerator refrigeration freshness, sealing the flavor;
black tea cool ventilation, moisture and light;
oolong tea sealed moisture, some can be refrigerated to lock the aroma;
white tea in the shade of the slow aging, anti-moisture and anti-flavor;
yellow tea refrigerator refrigerator, strict control of temperature and humidity;
black tea ventilated aging, avoid sealing the high temperature, so that the years of precipitation and mellowness.
Benefits of Chinese Tea for the Human Body
Green Tea: antioxidant “pioneer” EGCG charge, lower cardiovascular risk, cancer prevention potential of the first time, caffeine refreshing, help you full of vigor.
Black tea: theaflavin power, cholesterol “defeat”, strong heart and pulse protection, high caffeine refreshing more efficient.
Oolong tea: tea polyphenols to lower fat and weight loss, antioxidant anti-aging, help digestion and unctuousness, for health “load reduction”.
White tea: antioxidant to enhance immunity, anti-inflammatory to soothe the pain, care for the skin to resist damage, both inside and outside.
Yellow tea: digestion and digestion, caffeine to refresh the brain, antioxidant guard cells, nourishing.
Black Tea: Optimizes intestinal flora, lowers blood lipids, protects cardiovascular system, microbial fermentation helps weight management, renews health from the inside out.
