Oolong tea is a semi-fermented Chinese tea. The degree of fermentation can vary between 40 and 60%. It is made exclusively from large adult tea leaves. Finished oolong tea is a tightly twisted lump, which turns into whole leaves when brewed.
Chinese oolong tea contains antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. In other words, this drink helps to slow down the aging process of the human body.
Drinking tea helps to clear blood vessels from deposits of "bad" cholesterol. This is a kind of prevention of heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis. Therefore, the drink is recommended for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Oolong contains polyphenols that are harmful to cancer cells. They are able not only to stop their reproduction, but also to completely destroy. Flavonoids have a positive effect on skin condition. As a result of sloughing off the old epithelium, young cells are formed. This process is accompanied by a decrease in the number of wrinkles, the skin becomes elastic.
In connection with the improvement of the condition of the blood vessels, the brain activity is activated.
The multivitamin complex helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, which is the prevention of the development of thrombophlebitis. In addition, oolong tea improves digestion, accelerates the activity of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract.
Chinese tea is also used as an antidepressant.
The manganese contained in Chinese tea increases the body's defenses, its resistance to the effects of pathogenic microorganisms. The drink normalizes the activity of the endocrine system, so it is useful for the prevention of diabetes.
Oolong tea has no calories. Its reception stimulates the appetite. This fact is explained by the cleansing activity of the drink. If you do not give in to the feeling of hunger, the effect of regularly drinking tea will be noticeable. The aforementioned polyphenols are responsible for the breakdown and elimination of fats from the body.
Regular consumption of oolong drink helps to normalize metabolic processes in the human body. Tea is indicated for persons suffering from allergic diseases.
The high caffeine content of oolong tea can cause insomnia, so drinking it before bed is undesirable. A contraindication may be individual intolerance to individual components of the drink. This tea is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. This is due to the excessive content of theine in it. You should refuse the drink and during an exacerbation of stomach ulcers and gastritis.
Low-fermented tea is recommended to be brewed with water, the temperature of which does not exceed 80 ° C. Weakly fermented oolongs, on the other hand, involve the use of almost boiling water (about 95 ° C).
A kettle with a volume of 200 ml should have 2 tablespoons. oolong. Tea is poured into a scalded container and 2/3 filled with water, which is immediately drained. This infusion is used to rinse the kettle. A preliminary introduction to the flavor of Oolong is its second brew. The real taste is revealed only with 3-4 brewing.
