Oolong tea (also known as ulung) is an infusion with a thousand faces that combines the features of all teas. It is distinguished by a unique color and, above all, an unusual taste that is remembered for longer. You can drink oolong tea in a good cafe or brew it yourself in the comfort of your home. It is worth drinking it because it has many valuable pro-he alth properties. Let's see what the secret of oolong brew hides!
oolong teacomes from China and the northeastern part of Taiwan . It owes its name to the Chinese word Wu-loung, meaning dragon. That is why it is often called"black dragon tea"or simply blue tea. Its glory days coincided with theMing Dynasty . It gained immense popularity then and is known all over the world for its sweet taste and floral aroma to this day.
How is oolong tea made? This traditional Chinese tea is made fromleaves of the plantCamellia sinensis , also used to make both black and green tea. Itsleaves oxidize- tired from the sun, they produce oxygen, which reacts with enzymes. Enzymatic oxidation (but incomplete) causes the leaves of the oolong to change colors - the edges turn black and the center slightly green.
Then the leaves are thrown into a wicker basket and need to be tossed. As a result, the edges of the leaves crumble, which influencesacceleration of oxidation . They are then subjected to a warming process and then rapidly cooled down.
Boththe appearance of the leaves and the intensity of the flavor and aromaoolong depends on:
- region the leaves come from,
- degree of oxidation and time and completion of this process ,
- brewing method.
The first sip of this tea drinkgives multiple taste sensations- a composition of sweetness that flows with the scent of flowers and fruit.
Oolong tea: what's in it?
Oolong tea is valued not only for its unique taste, but also for itshe alth-promoting properties . The tea leaves contain:
- vitamins incl. A, B, C, E and K),
- minerals such as phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, potassium and calcium,
- carotenoids,
- folic acid,
- niacin,
- detoxifying alkaloids,
- theaflavin,
- tearubigina,
- theophylline,
- theobromine.
In addition, oolong tea also boasts ahigh content of antioxidants , which have the ability to neutralize free radicals. This means that they minimize the risk of serious diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The tannin contained in oolong supports the work of the immune system.
There arearound 3,000 species of oolong tea . Each of them has a different flavor! Oolong tea can be enjoyed in the morning and in the evening. Few people know that it also hasa small dose of caffeine , so it can easily replace your morning coffee.
oolong tea: properties
Drinking oolong tea on a regular basis isassociated with improving your he alth . How does it work?
- Stimulates the body
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Supports weight loss
- Lowers the level of cortisol, the stress hormone
- Strengthens the heart
- It improves brain function, memory and concentration,
- Relieves symptoms of anxiety
- Prevents Alzheimer's disease
- Helps to maintain the condition of the skin, teeth and bones
Oolong tea: how to brew?
We already knowthe rich properties of oolong tea , so we will find out how to brew it properly?
- Pour a flat spoon of oolong tea into the mug.
- Pour water at 80 degrees Celsius.
- Brew for 2-3 minutes.
- After the time has elapsed, we drain the leaves.
If oolong tea is of good quality,we can brew it up to 5 times . This delicious, stimulating and unusual infusion will surprise every tea-drinker with its rich taste and pleasant aroma.
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