Benefits and types of red tea

Uses and types of red tea

What is red tea? If you ask this question on the street to 100 people-probably 100% will answer - karkade. Yes, this is true, but karkade is not a real red tea, but just a tea drink. True red tea is a red Chinese tea grown in the tea provinces of the middle Kingdom and created on the basis of various technological processes, as a result of which highly fermented raw materials give a beautiful infusion that has a red-brown color with various shades. In Ukraine, such varieties are called "black". Just imagine how exquisitely in a porcelain or glass vessel looks transparent infusion of maroon color? Believe me: it causes an irresistible desire to drink slightly cooled tea and enjoy its taste and aroma privileges.

Chinese red tea is created based on the following production processes:

• The collection of tea leaves – whole, fresh.
• drying raw materials in the fresh air for no more than 18 hours (during this time, the sheet is slightly twisted, becomes elastic).
• Manual or machine crushing of raw materials (juice is actively released).
• Re-drying.
• Implementation of the fermentation process in special rooms with low temperature and special humidity.
• Third hot air drying.
• Sorting and packaging of finished raw materials.

As a result, Chinese red tea provides an opportunity to enjoy a juicy taste, accompanied by fruit and floral aromas with notes of nuts, spices, dried apricots… Each variety is unique in its own way. But, despite the variety of types of red tea, they are distinguished by a dark infusion with rich, brown-maroon shades.

Red tea types

Red tea from China has a wide variety of types. Ideally, to choose "your own" you need to try at least a few varieties. For General information, 4 types are particularly popular in the world:

1. Dian Hong - an elite variety, which is produced on the basis of the youngest leaves and Golden buds. The infusion has a bright orange color and pleasant aromas. It is grown in Yunnan province.
2. Hong Cha is an elite Chinese variety with bright aromas of exotic fruits. It is grown in Fujian province. Suitable for those who want to drink a slightly sweet drink without adding sugar.
3. Jun Mei - a rare, high-quality, revered both in China and abroad. It is grown in Fujian province. Delicate tiny buds are carefully collected in early spring and scrupulously twisted, subsequently undergoing a long fermentation. Red-amber infusion with a Golden tint impresses with a pleasant floral-honey taste and a bold, deep, rich aroma.
4. Lapsang Souchong is a famous Chinese red tea, the leaves of which are crushed over the fire in special containers. Only the roots of Chinese fir trees are used for the fire. This fills the dark red infusion with a piquant taste, accompanied by a strong aroma with notes of smoke, wood, caramel, prunes, ginger, dried pear… Tea lovers recommend it to eccentric tastes who prefer unusual drinks. This variety is not to be confused with any other!

Properties of red tea

The topic of «red tea properties» has been sufficiently studied by experts, chemists, and doctors. Multiple studies have shown that a Cup of red tea is rich:

• Vitamins of the "A" group and carotene, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of teeth, hair, bones, skin, respiratory organs and vision, not to mention General health.
• Vitamins of the "B" group, which have a positive effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as on improving the absorption of nutrients necessary for the body.
• Vitamins of the group "C", "PP", responsible for normalizing the immune system and strengthening connective and bone tissue.
• Vitamins of the "K" group-regulating blood clotting and liver function.
• The drink contains a large amount of catechin, tannin, Thein… It provides a tonic effect that improves mood, increases performance, and increases creative activity. You start to think that you are able to move mountains! ...
• Magnesium, manganese, iron, calcium, sodium, and many other minerals… They are abundantly contained in natural tea, providing an opportunity to gradually recover with each Cup of these amazing drinks, without spending fabulous funds on chemical medicines.

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When we talk about "red tea benefits", we mean-the positive effect of its regular use. But this does not mean that red tea from China will help to cure diseases and make a 60-year-old woman a 25-year-old girl. It can help preserve what is there and prevent "it all" from being actively destroyed or influenced by various diseases. After all, red tea is a natural drink obtained from natural raw materials grown in ecologically clean regions. Nature is kind to tea plants. She rewarded them with a great number of all sorts of useful things that, well, it's just a sin not to use. Evaluate the list and think about whether you should use the drink specifically for You. So, regular consumption of tea (3-5 cups a day):

• strengthens the immune system,
• restores the body's strength, improves mood and General well-being, charges with a cheerful effect,
• improves metabolism,
• helps fats break down faster and turns them into useful energy,
• has a positive effect on the functioning of the gallbladder,
• removes excess fluid from the body,
• mobilizes kidney function,
• removes slags, toxins, actively fights harmful deposits,
• has almost no caffeine-useful for insomnia,
• in tandem with a balanced diet provides significant benefits to strengthen teeth and bones,
• normalizes the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates proper digestion,
• relieves stress, tension, significantly affects the nervous system,
• positive for the heart and blood vessels,
• lowers the pressure,
• strengthens blood vessels,
• dissolves cholesterol plaques,
• reduces the risk of blood clots,
• normalizes blood sugar levels.

Red tea for weight loss

As for the question of "safe weight loss" - herbal, antioxidant tea, it is simply necessary! Which one? Here you can choose. Everyone has their own taste and individual preferences. But, for this topic, the most characteristic red Oolong, namely red milk tea Oolong. It contains a huge amount of antioxidants that speed up the metabolism, that is, the body's metabolism. They help effectively, safely and quickly break down fat, especially in the hands and waist, and remove them from the body. Milk red tea is drunk in warm form in small SIPS. A slightly cooled drink is most useful not only for weight loss, but also for internal organs in General.

Red tea and pressure

Many people are interested in the question: how does red tea affect blood pressure? Most varieties raise the pressure. In this case, the brew should be strong enough. It is better to drink it without sugar, honey and sweeteners. At high pressure, it is recommended to drink a weakly brewed infusion.

Red tea benefits and harms

Along with the benefits, red Chinese tea can cause harm. We recommend that you listen to the following contraindications:

• a High content of organic acids can negatively affect the work of the intestines, especially in ulcers and gastritis of the stomach.
• Atherosclerosis is a contraindication for use.
• Do not drink tea immediately before going to bed – it may provoke its violation.
• you Can not drink hot – it burns the stomach lining.
• Cold infusion is also harmful-it delays the removal of mucus from the body.
• Strong red Chinese tea negatively affects the nervous system, causes irritability, and causes headaches.
• Prolonged brewing leads to the release of harmful substances.
• you can Not use expired raw materials: lipids and essential oils are harmful to the overall condition of the body.
• Do not drink on an empty stomach – it may cause vomiting. The ideal time is an hour after eating.
• Use with medications is not allowed. If you drink pills, you can drink tea no earlier than 2 hours after taking the drugs.

The benefits of red tea are undeniable! But don't forget about the limitations. The main thing is to properly brew high-quality raw materials and not bring the infusion to a high strength (it is desirable to insist no more than 3 minutes).

It is believed that those who love red (black) teas, that inherent nobility!