Green tea Oolong: useful properties and method of preparation

At the beginning of the 18th century, teas began to be cooked in the Ch'ing dynasty in Taiwan, but many believe that most of the tea trees grew there much earlier, but the cultivated varieties of this excellent drink were brought to the Ming dynasty.

The favorable climate on this island allows to grow trees even in winter, tk. At any time of the year it is hot and humid. A large cluster of tea plantations is located in the mountainous areas. Today we will talk about the traditional Oolong green tea. Its name comes from the Ulunjiang River (Black Dragon), which flows in the provincial town of Fujian, and produces a large number of these varieties there.

Green tea Oolong combines the richness of red tea and the freshness of green. The tea changes its flavor and aroma after each time it is brewed. The most famous are the Oolong varieties: Dahunpao, Teguanin Wang, Mao Xie, Alishan, Ginseng, Teguanin, Dongding, Ssu Chi Chun, Gui Hua Oolong, Shan Lin Si.

All the Oolong teas have tightly twisted leaves, transparency, saturation and golden-red color. Thanks to the complex technological processing, the leaves practically retain their integrity. Oolong green tea only when properly brewed has a unique, incomparable milk-creamy taste and a very strong floral fragrance. We will talk about its benefits later, for now the recipe for cooking.

To brew green tea Oolong according to traditional customs, we need pottery. We take the clay kettle, rinse it with boiling water, then fill it with dry leaves to 1/3 of the volume and fill it with hot water (temperature about 80 degrees), and almost immediately drain this liquid, not letting it brew. Fill a second time and leave for a few minutes. Then poured into a special earthen vessel. All the tea is ready, you can drink it with sugar, milk, cream.

Some Oolongs brew up to 40 times, but the average rate for this variety is 10-15 times. High-quality green Oolong with excellent taste and rich color scheme. It can not be confused with another tea, unless, of course, it is correctly brewed. Green tea Oolong is an encouraging drink, it also raises the mood, refreshes on hot days, quenches thirst and strengthens tooth enamel.

Oolong tea: properties and composition

In Oolong there are more than 400 useful chemical elements. The main ones are caffeine, phosphorus, iron, selenium, manganese, iodine, calcium, zinc, magnesium, polyphenol compounds, a number of vitamins D, C, K, E, B3, B6, B1 and B12. Such an abundance of vitamin complex prevents the formation of thrombophlebitis and strengthens blood vessels.

It is proved that with constant use of Oolong, fat is broken down, metabolic processes are normalized and weight is reduced. Many nutritionists recommend this drink for obesity and those who control their weight. Also in a number of studies it was revealed that regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of formation of oncology and cardiovascular diseases, thanks to antioxidants and vitamin M.

Green tea Oolong is a natural product that does not contain any dyes, flavor substitutes and preservatives. Tea leaves contain fluoride, it helps to improve the quality of our teeth, bones and nails. The benefits and benefits of green tea have been confirmed many times. It is established that it fights free radicals, prevents the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Drinking no less than 5 cups of Oolong tea a day, the cholesterol lowering probability increases. It contains the amino acid L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the nervous system. As we can see, from Ulan is a solid benefit. But they should not be abused, especially pregnant women, nursing women, elderly people and those who suffer from insomnia, tk. It contains caffeine.