Often, Europeans mean hibiscus or rooibos by "red tea": in the name they take into account the color of the dry tea leaf. In China, they gave the name to red tea, starting from the color saturation of the brewed drink. But among experts in the labeling of tea varieties, it is customary to use Chinese terminology, therefore, "red tea" means Chinese red tea, which, by the way, has gained a reputation as a healing drink.
Chinese red tea has amazing aroma and delicious taste. It is considered an elite drink. As a rule, raw materials are collected from young tea bushes growing in the highlands. First, the collected tea leaves are dried (this process lasts up to 15 hours). The subsequent processing depends on the type of red tea. For example, dried tea leaves can be rolled tightly (with a machine or by hand) and squeezed so that the leaf releases the maximum amount of juice and is saturated with it. In another variety of red tea, only the edges of the leaf plates can be oxidized, leaving the inside of the leaves unchanged. And the raw materials of the third tea can be fumigated for a long time, giving it a smoky aroma.
Useful properties of red tea
The healing properties of red tea largely depend on the raw material fermentation technology. When exposed to heat, moisture and air, a chemical process takes place in tea leaves, as a result of which new chemical elements (for example, tea flavins) are formed, which are not present in fresh leaves. At the same time, red tea contains many vitamins, micro- and macroelements and other active components.
Red tea is a drink of longevity. It also enhances mental alertness and improves memory.
So, red tea is rich in carotene (vitamin A), which is responsible for the health of the mucous membranes and skin, therefore this drink is recommended to be used for skin diseases, vision problems, treatment of infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, etc.
Vitamin PP contained in red tea helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels, and also has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the circulatory system. And in combination with vitamin C (this element is also present in red tea), vitamin PP strengthens the body's defense systems, strengthens bone and connective tissues.
The raw materials of red tea are rich in B vitamins, therefore this drink is recommended for problems with the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates by the body, malfunctions of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Also, red tea is an effective remedy for seasickness.
Even a healthy adult should not abuse this drink: the maximum rate is 4 cups a day.
A significant percentage of this elite drink of vitamin K, which regulates the formation of prothrombin in the liver. This is why red tea is good for poor blood clotting.
Features of brewing red tea
For brewing, use soft, purified drinking water. The water temperature when brewing this elite drink should be 98-100 ° C. For 150-200 ml of water, take 4-5 g of raw materials. At the same time, the recommended holding time for the first spill is 1-2 minutes. Red tea can withstand 3-4 spills.
