| Chinese Weight Loss Teas |
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| Written by Geo | ||||||
| Thursday, 24 January 2008 | ||||||
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Chinese weight loss teas such as Oolong and Pu-erh tea are semi-fermented and are one of the most popular in China. Pu-erh and Oolong are Chinese weight loss teas that are very well known for their weight loss benefits. It is straightforward and easy to use these weight loss teas, because you can easily include them into your diet for increased antioxidants, metabolic stimulus, weight loss, mental awareness and for overall well being. Chinese teas have been used as weight loss aides for very many years. It's a fact that drinking a cup of tea with every meal is good for one's metabolism. Tea is also a natural drink. Chinese weight loss teas are created based on the principle that the caffeine in tea increases body function to help burn more calories and get rid of fat. The tea is also be full of polyphenols which helps with the digestion of fat, thus making Chinese weight loss teas excellent fo helping the loss of weight. Most if not all types of Chinese tea are believed to be effective for weight loss. They all offer a low calorie alternative to commercial beverages. However it's the Pu-erh and Oolong teas have received the most interest on the topic of weight loss. So how do these two well known Chinese weight loss teas work in helping you lose weight? Oolong tea is semi-fermented and is one of the Chinese weight loss teas that is popular for its sweet and flowery qualities. The process of oxidation of the leaves during the drying process establishes Oolong's unique place among tea between black and green teas. The Oolong ranges from bright green and slightly fermented to dark-leafed and hearty variety. It is completely and fully dried, locking in the rich flavors that this Chinese weight loss tea is known to offer. It is this unique drying process which allows oolong to possess a number of stimulating attributes and can be applied for weight loss plan in addition to a well-balanced diet. Pu-erh tea is another of the Chinese weight loss teas well known for its health giving benefits, very low caffeine levels and rich, unique and soothing taste. It is thought that the secret is in the aging procedure which can take anything from two to a hundred years to complete. The Chinese believe that Pu-erh weight loss tea has even greater health properties than other teas. From a Chinese Medical point of view, Pu-erh invigorates the spleen, disinhibits dampness, clears stomach heat, lowers stomach qi and cancels out alcohol toxins. Pu-erh's ability to aid in the reduction of fat has lead to claims that it can assist in weight loss plans. The Pu-erh Chinese weight loss teas reputation has strengthened in recent years in the West. This is because many believe that pu-erh, which is also known as "medicinal tea" in China, merits a place among the tea shelves of the US. Improved knowledge about this tea has also encourage its popularity. Some of the pu-erh tea trees are reported to be very old, the oldest known tree being more than two thousand years old. These trees are believed to be an older variety of the modern ones, being a smaller leafed tea bush. The leaves of this variety are processed in a different way than green tea leaves. They are usually oxidized similar to that of the oolong tea, but not as long as black tea. So why is the pu-erh famous for its weight loss benefits? It helps to decrease blood cholesterol levels and increases the loss of fat. Also, the tea helps create special enzymes and microbes that provide the body micro-nutrients essential for well-being and vitality. So why not include these Chinese weight loss teas in your new diet, you may be surprised at there effectiveness in helping you loose weight.
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