Oolong Blue Tea
FAMILY:
Theaceae
USED PARTS:
Leaves
NATURE OF THE PLANT:
Cultivated
HARVEST PERIOD:
Summer. In particular, the leaves of semi-fermented teas are not harvested too early, vice versa they are processed immediately, withered in direct sunlight, put in bamboo containers and shaken so as to crush the edges. This process continues until the desired degree of fragmentation is achieved.
MAIN COMPONENTS:
essential oil and aroma: teaspirani, teaspirone, tea flavin, thearubigin, epicatechin, damascone, edenal, jasmone, linalool oxide. Xanthine bases: caffeine, theophylline, theobromine, adenine. Tan-nini, flavonoids, saponins. They have a minimum caffeine content (2.5 to 36mg).
This precious tea also known as "ging tea" or "black dragon" is currently very fashionable, also because numerous studies show that it has the ability to lose weight in a completely natural way. Its flavor is very particular, it is a mixture of Green Tea Red Tea. A real treat for the palate. You absolutely have to try it.
Oolong Blue Tea is produced in China and Taiwan, where it is also known as "Semi-fermented Tea" because the leaves (the same as Green Tea) undergo a different processing; Once harvested, they are left to dry in the sun, then crushed and then subjected to a further final roasting.
Oolong Blue Tea: Properties and Benefits
Recent studies show that Oolong Tea has properties and benefits that are found halfway between Black Tea and Green Tea, this is because the fermentation process is blocked as soon as the leaves begin to change their color.
Blue tea is rich in antioxidants and mineral salts such as manganese, copper, selenium and calcium.
Thanks to the fermentation process this tea is rich in polyphenols, the latter are powerful antioxidants that help to counteract the formation of free radicals, also help to protect and fortify bones, teeth and prevent osteoporosis.
It is also recommended for those who want to lose weight thanks to its caffeine content that also helps the ability to concentrate and attention.
Oolong Blue Tea: Preparation
Like all other teas, to get a great result you have to be careful of some factors during preparation.
As for this tea, the water must be very hot, its temperature must be between 90 and 100 degrees. Once the right temperature is reached, infuse half a teaspoon of Oolong Tea for each cup of water and leave it to infuse for up to 3-4 minutes.
It is not recommended to add sugar, rather to sweeten this tea use a little honey or stevia