Wu-yi Tea
Wu-yi tea is not a green tea and when mentioning Wu-yi teas, this refers to one of the teas that are grown in the Wu-yi region that are also known as "rock tea". Where the Wu-yi teas are grown and processed is located in the mountains in the Fujian Province where the weather is temperate all year round and different varieties of the Wu-yi tea exists.
Dark Roasted Color
Wu-yi teas are types of Oolong teas, and they are roasted with a deep and dark color. Dark Wu-yi leaves have been fermented until they are blackened, and offer a deep and rich flavor. This roasted flavor is what makes some people say that Wu-yi tea would make a good substitute for coffee.
The Camellia Sinensis Tree
Just like any of the other teas made from the Camellia sinensis tree, the flavor, aroma and color of the steeped beverage will depend on the region that the tree grows in and the weather that year. In addition, tea-processing methods are passed down from generation to generation and this affects the many qualities of a tea.
Since there are so many types of Wu-yi tea to choose from, you should try the different brands that you do find and discover your favorite tea that way. By using different infusion methods, you will be able to customize your Wu-yi tea experience to exactly the way you like it.
Speed Up Metabolism
Wu-yi teas contain polyphenols, which, can be used to control obesity because the polyphenols contained in tea can speed up the metabolism, which can help you to burn weight off faster. For this reason, Wu-yi teas are advertised as a weight loss tea that can help you to lose weight quickly.
Since Wu-yi tea is processed using the Oolong method, it contains the catechins of green tea and the theaflavin and thearubigin of black tea. All these ingredients are very helpful to improving and protecting your health because these ingredients act as micronutrients that provide complex nutrients to the body.
Wu-yi Tea Is For You
You can choose to drink Wu-yi tea because of its deep and rich flavoring or you can choose to drink it because of its benefits to the health and metabolism. There are numerous healthy benefits to be gained from adding this tea to your daily diet. The Wu-yi tea contains the best of green and black teas and can offer you the extra benefits of theaflavins, thearubigin and catechins which all can improve your health.
Written By The Tea Lady
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