What are the benefits and effects of Oolong tea? Oolong tea is a distinctive semi-fermented tea, known for its lingering fragrance and fresh aftertaste, combining the delicate aroma and floral notes of green tea with the rich, mellow flavor of black tea. It is widely recognized that tea drinking promotes health, and oolong tea stands out in preventing cancer, reducing blood lipids, and delaying aging. The brewing process of oolong tea is also very particular. Below, we will provide a detailed introduction to the benefits and effects of oolong tea.
Health Benefits of Oolong Tea: (1) Eliminates reactive oxygen species harmful to beauty and health, activates SOD, whitens skin, and prevents aging; (2) Drinking oolong tea aids in weight loss (effectively preventing and inhibiting obesity, suppressing excessive subcutaneous fat accumulation); (3) Consuming 1 liter of oolong tea daily can improve skin allergies; (4) Reduces blood lipids (lowering neutral fats); (5) Prevents tooth decay; (6) Fights against tumors. Precautions for Drinking Oolong Tea: (1) Avoid drinking on an empty stomach. The dangers of drinking tea on an empty stomach are evident. It can easily dilute stomach acid, reduce digestive function, and due to the high absorption rate of the gastrointestinal tract, it can lead to a large amount of harmful components from the tea entering the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and weakness in the limbs. (2) Avoid drinking tea before bedtime. Oolong tea contains rich polyphenols and other elements. Drinking it before sleep can easily lead to sufficient excitement, making it difficult to fall asleep and rest within the normal schedule! (3) Avoid drinking cold tea. Cold oolong tea is cold in nature, which is not good for the stomach and may cause colds; the tannic acid in oolong tea leaves can combine with iron to form insoluble complexes. Drinking cold tea can deprive the body of sufficient iron, exacerbating the condition of patients with anemia! (4) Avoid drinking tea during special physiological periods. Tea has the function of breaking down fat. For those who are malnourished, drinking tea to break down fat will further worsen their nutritional status. Oolong tea contains many nutrients, so the water temperature and sequence of brewing must be carefully attended to, otherwise, the benefits of oolong tea mentioned above cannot be fully realized, which would be a waste. This is also why oolong tea is sometimes referred to as ‘gongfu tea’. To maximize the health benefits of oolong tea, one can try cold-brewed iced oolong tea.
