Few of the drinks compare to its popularity with tea. Since ancient times, it was grown on special plantations. Some varieties of tea have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improve overall tone, make sleep stronger and even improve immunity. About this habitual, but unusual drink and will be discussed in this article.
In the place of origin, there are Chinese, Indian and Ceylon, with less common Turkish, African, Sri Lankan. According to the oxidation method, there are two main types of drink: black and green; The first is strongly oxidized. According to this, "color" classification, there are still such kinds of tea: red, white and yellow.
To begin with, consider black and green. The first variety, contrary to persistent opinions, does not color the teeth in a dark color, it does not contain the same amount of caffeine as in coffee. From green, black tea is different in that it is fermented for a month and then dried. They are rich in catechins (a kind of antioxidants), contains tannin, it also helps to assimilate vitamin C. Yet this kind of drink should not be consumed by people who suffer from hypertension, increased irritability or irritability. Also, do not drink it too regularly or hard-boiled, because it can cause constipation.
Green tea is rich in polyphenols, it helps to reduce body weight. Some of the substances, Included in its composition, inhibit the growth of malignant cells. Green tea differs from black in that it was not subjected to special treatment, and therefore all the natural substances in it are preserved. Nevertheless, despite its undoubted benefits, it is not a panacea for all diseases, and it is not worthwhile to drink more than five cups a day. This drink is contraindicated for those who suffer from gout, arthritis, rheumatism and similar chronic diseases. It is also worth noting that caffeine, which is part of it, can be addictive with regular use.
Now let's talk about other "color" varieties of tea. They have not very wide Distribution in our country. All this - varieties of Chinese tea. So, yellow is suitable for real connoisseurs. Its taste is refined, gentle and unique, and the smell is fragrant. It is produced only in China. For a long time this drink was kept secret in the Middle Kingdom. The technology of its preparation is special - it is not leaves, but the buds of the plant. They are kept for a while for a couple, after which, wrapped in parchment, tantalized, while adhering to a certain balance of moisture and heat. Its price is very high, but it justifies itself. White tea is also not cheap. However, it retains all its properties in almost their original form. It quenches thirst well and refreshes even on the hottest day. This is the most refined of all the types listed above. Elite types of tea generally have a better effect on the body than the more familiar ones, and also have a more subtle taste.
There is another type of classification. By the form of tea leaves, tea grades are such: high-grade leaf, medium-grained (leaves are partially crushed) and low-grade (completely crushed, or waste).