The queen among teas. Loved by the British Queen, by Chinese emperors and Napoleon. It not only supports weight loss, but also lowers cholesterol and protects against cavities. Red tea is called dragon tea by the Chinese. It is interesting that it was once an everyday drink for Poles. Red tea is considered to be the most aromatic tea, with a spicy flavor and a specific aroma. It undergoes light fermentation, which is interrupted when the leaves at the tips turn slightly red.
Origin
It is mainly produced in Southeast China and Taiwan. In the Puszong variety, the fermentation process is very short. It is used for the production of e.g. jasmine teas. Pu-erh variety – the most effective in the fight against excess weight – additionally, after the fermentation process, it still has to mature under appropriate conditions. The best and, at the same time, the most expensive teas mature for over 50 years.
Red tea – properties
Fermentation processes in red tea take less time than in black tea, so it contains more enzymes and polyphenols. It owes them its slimming properties. Polyphenols (tannins) regulate the secretion of bile and facilitate digestion, they also accelerate the conversion of fat into energy. All tea varieties contain a lot of minerals and trace elements, as well as caffeine, polyphenols (tannins), manganese, calcium, fluoride (therefore tea protects teeth against tooth decay), essential oils and proteins. They improve memory, normalize pressure and have diuretic properties. And recent studies show that they reduce the risk of cancer.
Red tea – slimming
Red tea aids digestion and fat burning. Drinking 4-5 cups a day speeds up your metabolism. The temperature is raised, so the thermogenesis process is faster. This makes – in combination with a rational, healthy diet and sport – drinking red tea gives amazing results. In addition, it lowers cholesterol, it is said that drinking it regularly promotes “flushing” it from the body, thanks to which the heart function and fitness improve, and thus the willingness to exercise and exercise increases.
Interestingly, already in the 50s, when red tea first hit Polish tables, it was found that it had a beneficial effect on the body, but in the 90s, when other choices appeared on store shelves, Poles gave up drinking red tea, replacing it with other novelties. Now it returns to favor.