Wu Yi Tea

Wu Yi tea

Wu Yi Tea is another term for the popular Chinese herbal tea that is oolong tea. The name is derived from the origination of the oolong leaves at Mount Wuyi Shan, in the Fujian province of China. Since its discovery, the Wu Yi Tea has been used in several medicinal purposes so as with the other types of Chinese tea.

Revered for its health benefits, which are mostly confirmed by scientific research, the Wu Yi Tea offers great promises in improving certain health conditions. Its medicinal abilities are primarily brought about its major ingredient called the Polyphenol, a compound that stimulates fat breakdown inside the body by activating the enzymes that eliminate triglycerides or body fat. The high concentration of the same compound in the tea, is also reason for the other health benefits brought about by continuous drinking of Wu Yi Tea.

A popular benefit of drinking Wu Yi Tea is weight loss, which not only helps in shaping up the body, but also controls the negative effects of obesity. Wu Yi Tea aids in stimulating the body’s metabolism, therefore increasing the energy and blocking the absorption of fat in the body, also resulting to cellulite reduction. Wu Yi Tea also helps improve digestion and remove bodily toxins as it produces an alkaline environment inside the body, therefore destroying fungus, bacteria and toxic microbes. By breaking down fat, Wu Yi Tea also lessens stomach acidity.

Wu Yi Tea also has antioxidants that fight against free radicals that cause skin aging. The same potent antioxidants such as catechins and polyphenols also help fight the causes of cellular damage therefore preventing diseases, and some types of cancer. Wu Yi Tea also takes care of the drinker’s oral health as it promotes healthier teeth and gums, preventing tooth decay and strengthening the teeth.

Wu Yi Tea also has certain levels of caffeine which helps stimulate the nervous system, enhancing alertness and focus as well as mental function.

Unlike ready to drink goji juices, Wu Yi Tea needs brewing. Certain techniques in steeping loose leaf Wu Yi Teas or Wu Yi Tea bags allow the best tastes of the tea to come out. Traditional brewing of Wu Yi Tea involves a set of tools and utensils required in the traditional art of tea making and ensure the best quality Wu Yi Tea. In this modern fast paced times however, simple brewing would do. The purity of the water may affect the taste and quality of the Wu Yi Tea, that’s why it’s best to use filtered or natural water. Steeping the Wu Yi Tea leaves require a high temperature not reaching the water’s boiling point. Steeping time should take about three or five minutes while lower temperatures may take longer. Again, living in a fast paced life, Wu Yi Tea can be found in portable and mess free tea bags that can be conveniently carried along anywhere. For more traditional tea fanatics, loose tea leaves are also available.