Types of Tea
There are a number of different tea varieties, and each one tastes different to the next. But it’ s not all about taste – there are health benefits to think about too when choosing your perfect brew.
WHITE TEA
White tea is the most natural, least processed of all the different types of tea available. Creating this tea is a truly hands-off process, as the leaves are simply allowed to wither in the sun until they are dry enough to be used.
White tea is considered to be the‘ tea of teas’ in China. It comes from the mountainous Fujian region of China, and the tree is the famous camellia sinensis. It should be drunk‘ pure’( without milk) to enjoy the taste, and should be made with hot but not boiling water. If you want to, you can add lemon or honey, but it does have a very subtle taste which can easily be masked so don’ t go in too heavy handed.
The main benefit found in drinking white tea is that it is full of anti-oxidants. Antioxidants stop cell damage, so they’ re great as an anti-aging tool. White tea also offers protection against UV light, and keeps skin healthy. Drinking white tea can even give you a reduced risk of cancer and help with cardiovascular disorders. Diabetic people often find that white tea increases insulin secretion and therefore provides relief. And some studies show that it is good for weight loss too.
GREEN TEA
Green tea is all about improving brain function. It can aid concentration which is why it is popular with students and those who find themselves working long hours. There are many different varieties of green tea, but they all have similar health benefits.
Green tea started life as a medicine in China. It was a‘ catch-all’ cure because it reduced blood pressure and therefore solved any number of ills. Although it comes from the same tree as white and black tea, the process involved in making green tea is what, apparently, makes it so useful when it comes to health. There is no fermentation process in green tea( unlike black tea) which means that it retains more antioxidants than other types.
Green tea speeds up the metabolism, and the polyphenol that it contains helps burn fat – so it is often used as part of a weight loss plan. It also slows the rise of blood sugar, which greatly aids those with diabetes. As
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