Tea is one of the most popular drinks on earth. Just imagine, 3 million kilograms of tea are consumed on the planet every day! There are also a huge variety of varieties: green, white, black, red, with fruits and plant roots. Below are the most popular varieties of tea among our compatriots.
The leader in the tea market is, of course, China. The quality and taste of the drink depends on many factors, such as: soil properties, climatic zone characteristics, harvest time, plantation height, plant variety, species, as well as harvesting and processing technology. In China alone, there are more than 400 types of tea bush, and the number of varieties of the drink is generally close to 1000.
Da Hong Pao
One of the most popular and widespread varieties of Chinese tea is Da Hong Pao, a large red robe (translated). This tea grows high in the mountains, at an altitude of 2158 m. Due to the unique acidic soils, the most valuable cliff teas grow here.
Da Hong Pao is a highly fermented tea with a rich and rich flavor. Leaves dry for a long time on charcoal. The main distinguishing feature is the way of twisting the tea leaf (along the axis), it even got its name - "dragon's tail". By the way, over time, the taste of tea only gets better, so knowledgeable people advise to brew it after some aging (about three months).
Now about the benefits:
- Da Hong Pao tea contains more than 300 useful substances, namely vitamins (groups B, C, K, D, etc.), caffeine, microelements (iron, iodine, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, etc.);
- flavonoids contained in the drink contribute to the renewal of the skin, slowing down the aging process;
- a polyphenol compound breaks down fat and removes it from the human body;
- relaxing, sedative effect;
- losing weight and improving metabolism.
Tie Guan Yin
The second most popular tea is Tie Guan Yin. Its beneficial properties are no less important for humans.
The most important advantage of this type of tea is the large amount of antioxidants. The Chinese consider this drink to be truly healing. He is able to cure many diseases.
Specifically, Tie Guan Yin:
- helps to strengthen the circulatory system;
- has a beneficial effect on the work of the digestive tract, promotes better digestion of food;
- relieves headache;
- strengthens muscles and bones, teeth due to the content of a large amount of fluoride compounds, vitamin C, theine and various esters.
- when applied externally (as a tonic) retains youth;
- reduces the likelihood of the appearance of cancer cells;
- enhances immunity;
- improves vision; studies have shown that people who regularly drink Tie Guan Yin are less likely to suffer from cataracts;
- This is an excellent hangover cure, it removes all toxins from the body in a matter of hours.
For those who want to lose weight, this type of tea is a real find; the substances contained in it help fight excess fat.
Puer
If you want real black tea, then you should definitely try Pu-erh tea. Its effect is more invigorating than relaxing. Many lovers of this drink compare it to wine, which gets better and better over time. The most expensive, elite varieties of Puer are stored for 15-20 years.
To make Pu-erh tea perfect, it goes through a multi-stage production process. The collected leaves are dried in the open air in large piles, sometimes they are sprayed with water (often drying occurs where there is constant fog). After the leaves have dried, they should lie for another 45 days, but already in loose form (in a thin layer). Final drying takes place in the sun. Further, each leaf is twisted in a special way, the raw materials are sieved and packed.
Now about the positive properties:
- Puerh reduces the level of sugar in a person's blood;
- stimulates the digestive tract; a large amount of tannin improves metabolism;
- perfectly removes toxins, heavy metals and poisons;
- due to the content of a large amount of antioxidants, it fights the first signs of aging;
- the pectin contained in Puert breaks down excess fats on the walls of blood vessels.
The main thing to remember is the correct dosage. Excessive consumption of tea, in principle, like any other food, leads to negative consequences. Before you decide to drink a couple of cups of Puerh, check your blood pressure. This tea influences its increase.
