Saturday, June 9, 2007

Scientists have proven that drinking tea can help people

Scientists have proven that drinking tea can help peoplelose weight.
During a five-year study, researchers discovered five new genes related to obesity, which point to the cause of the condition. However they also found that the polyphenol compound in tea - especially Oolong tea - can help obese people battle the bulge.
The focus of the study was to help address growing obesity among Chinese children, especially in cities.
The groundbreaking research reveals that overeating is not the only cause.
"Diet and lifestyle are only the external reasons," said Guo Xirong, director of the Nanjing Institute for Pediatrics affiliated to Nanjing Medical College.
"The genetic conditions of the individuals could predispose, or even cause, children and adolescents to become overweight."
Guo won the Soong Ching Ling Foundation Pediatrics Award last week for his pioneering research in identifying the new genes related to obesity and suggesting new intervention strategies.
Despite their findings, Guo admits there is no magic bullet for treating childhood obesity. But he said a healthier diet and lifestyle will help.
According to Guo, the seeds of obesity can be planted in children much earlier than generally believed.
When children are still in the fetus, they tend to become obese later in life if pregnant mothers eat too much and have a dramatic increase in weight.
Compared to bottle-fed infants, babies who are breastfed are less likely to become obese later in their life because the secretion of breast milk is limited. Bottle-fed babies tend to develop a larger appetite because they are fed each time they cry.
Chinese have long believed in the link between tea drinking and weight loss but many health authorities in the West have been skeptical about it.
Guo particularly recommends Oolong tea, one of the lesser-known teas in the West. Of the total amount of tea produced and consumed in the world, 78 percent is black, 20 percent is green, and less then 2 percent is Oolong tea.
Black tea is consumed primarily in Western countries, the Middle East and South Asia whereas green tea is drunk primarily in China, Japan and a few countries in North Africa.
The production and consumption of Oolong tea are primarily confined to southeastern China.
source:Drinking Oolong tea can help people lose weight

Friday, March 23, 2007

Chinese Green tea

Chinese Green Tea Discovered Thousand Years Ago!
Chinese people have been drinking green tea to promote good health for at least 5,000 years. The one popular legend about Chinese Green Tea had been told that Chinese green tea was accidentally discovered by Emperior Shen Nung. While his preparing hot water, a leaf from nearby plant fell into the pot imparting a strong fragrance. He sipped and found it had a delightful and refreshing flavor.
Chinese Green Tea is the most popular beverage and that is what is meant, when one is talking about 'tea'. Middle Kingdom states that 'luh cha' (lu cha), or Chinese green tea is so named because of the tint of the infusion, as opposed to the color of the leaves.
In recent years as a healthy source discovery that Chinese green tea is a rich source of antioxidants, many people in traditional black tea markets have also started to drink Chinese green tea either straight or as part of some green tea blends.

Overview: Archeological evidence suggests that tea leaves steeped in boiling water were consumed as many as 500,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first ...
http://www.greenteaworkshop.com/
www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/GreenTeach.html

chinese wu long tea

Wu Long Tea (Oolong ) is a semi-oxidized tea, occupying the middle ground between green and black teas. Combining the best qualities of green tea and black tea, Wu Long Tea is not only as clear and fragrant as GreenTea, but also as fresh and strong as Black Tea. If you drink Wu Long Tea, the natural aroma may linger in your mouth and make your throat comfortable.
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Wu long tea weight loss
Wulong tea burns 1.57 times more calories than green tea
Research shows drinking two cups of Wu long tea every day not only helps shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism, but also blocks the fattening effects of carbohydrates; promotes strong, healthy teeth; improves cognitive functioning and mental well-being; clarifies your skin, giving it a healthy, radiant glow and strengthens your immune system.
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Friday, February 2, 2007

History Of Yunnan Pu’er tea

History Of Yunnan Pu’er tea
Puer tea has a recorded history of more than 1,700 years. Many people in the area believe the tea plant was left to them by the Prime Minister of Shu, named Zhugeliang, during the Three Kingdoms period (A.D. 220 to 280). Though the area is considered the birthplace of the tea plant, it is unknown exactly when the species was first used.

The many health benefits of pu'er tea has lead it to being known as the "Wonder Tonic" and the "Medicinal Tea". Long standing consumers of pu'er tea believe it has anti-aging properties and can prolong life. The restorative and medical properties associated with pu'er tea is truly astonishing. Often referred to as the “Wonder Tonic” and the “Medicinal Tea”, pu'er tea has been hugely popular in China for over 1700 years. For centuries it was given as a tribute to the Emperor and high ranking officials within the Imperial Courts of China. Its high value and many health benefits lead to high demands and the frequency of the tributes gave it the title “Tribute Tea”.

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