Why do you sip Oolong tea

Oolong tea is commonly consumed in China and Taiwan. Oolong tea is also collected from the same tea plant like black tea and green tea named Camellia Sinensis. It is a traditional Chinese tea. Some people confuse and mix green tea with oolong tea. But the two are different from the tea processing method. The benefit of Oolong tea contains more than green tea.

Oolong tea is made by the common tea leaves but the difference is to wither and oxidize under strong sunlight. On the other hand, green tea is produced by pan-frying or steaming tea leaves. Oolong tea is the most diverse of all tea types and the flavor has floral to dark and smokey. Green tea contains some grassy flavor.

Why consume the Oolong tea:

• Oolong tea has amazing properties of weight-loss substances. Studies said that the patients who suffer from being overweight had an improved rate of weight loss when consuming Oolong tea.

• It boosts metabolism.

• Research shows that it can help to improve blood sugar, and blood sugar can control your diabetes.

• Oolong tea contains catechins and antioxidants that play a small role in preventing cancer.

• It promotes a good balance of bacteria that stay in your gut. So your gut health stays in a good position.

• Drinking Oolong tea is associated with a less painful menstrual cycle.

• The caffeine, antioxidant, and theanine content of the Oolong tea may have good effects on your mood and brain function.

• It is an excellent source of potassium, manganese, magnesium, niacin, and sodium.

• The antioxidant and fluoride properties of Oolong tea promote your teeth and bone strength.

• Oolong tea reduces the disturbing inflammation.

• It promotes healthy skin and hair. So helps to enhance your beauty.

Cautions:

• It contains fluoride, so excess drinking can be harmful.

• Patients who suffer from kidney disease are not recommended to drink Oolong tea. Because its caffeine may affect the kidney.

• Drinking too much can cause too much iron absorption, which leads to iron deficiency.

Keep in mind that like other teas it also contains caffeine. But it stores nutrients. So if you wish to get the desired result you should drink 2 cups of Oolong tea per day.

Shammi Akhtar

Cooking expert and Herbalist