The tea, which is the second most consumed beverage worldwide after water, has its origins in China that is a little over two millennia.
Natural, no artificial colors, no calories, tea contains 2 to 3 times less caffeine than coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant found in many other foods. In tea, it's called caffeine.
CAUTION
Beware of tea bags!Most often these bags do not contain tea leaves but their dust!The best teas are sold in bulk.
Tea and HealthAnti-aging, black tea and green tea contain antioxidants whose action is more powerful than vitamins C and E. Good for teeth, because rich in fluorine, tea fights bad breath.
It is said that tea as it supports the design, it prevents cardiovascular diseases and decreases the symptoms of aging.
It also claims that green tea would prevent cancer.
Tea: a slimming drink.A cup of tea is calorie-free and provides a feeling of satiety. Drank no milk, no lemon, no sugar, green tea, helps to lose weight, fight against water retention (it is a diuretic) and helps burn fat.
TEAS FROM CHINABetween black teas, green teas, white teas, semi-fermented teas, smoked teas, flavored or compressed, is estimated at more than 3000 varieties of tea. But, black, white or green, all come from the same shrub Camellia Sinensis. Only their preparation differs.
We are used to classify tea into 5 families.
CAUTION
The tea is sensitive to light, moisture and air. Store tea in tins that close perfectly.
White teaThis tea whose leaves are little dried and fermented. And it consists entirely of buds (The best qualities come from the buds still closed). Reputed to be refreshing, this tea has a very low rate of caffeine.
Green teaGreen tea undergoes no fermentation. It is just dried. Its content is higher in tannins than other teas, which increases its therapeutic action. Very rich in vitamin C, very refreshing, the flavor of this tea is delicate and its color is green ....
Black teaIn China it is called red tea. It is prepared from fermented leaves, which gives it its amber hue and an intense aroma. Their flavor often evokes the wetland. Black tea is known to dissolve grease and remove excess weight.
TO KNOW
Fermentation of tea leaves was obtained by complete oxidation of the leaf before cooking. Freshly picked, the leaves are extended to wither and dry. Then they are rolled, which releases aromatic compounds and oxide. This process of fermentation occurs in humid and hot. The tea is then fired to stop fermentation.
The semi-fermentation using the same method as that of black teas, except that the fermentation is stopped halfway. The result is a tea between green and black, depending on the exact method of drying and fermentation.
Red teaThey are called "blacks" are such Yunnan. Semi-fermented, very low in caffeine, but very fragrant, you can taste these teas in the afternoon.
Oolong teaThis variety of tea that falls between black tea and green tea. These semi-fermented leaves give flavor and color close to black or green teas.
CAUTION
Tea prevents iron absorption. It is not recommended if you tend to anemia. For this reason, it is not recommended to drink at meals.If you have stomach problems, you should not drink tea on an empty stomach.
Tea is not recommended if ulcer.
And like any good tea is to drink in moderation. It is not advisable to drink more than the contents of a tea per day!
TEAPOTSTeapots made of porcelain, earthenware or enameled cast iron are preferable to those with money he must rub carefully to remove traces of oxidation.
The red clay teapots, very porous, keep the taste of tea. Their use should always be reserved for a single tea.
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