The autumn season is in full swing, and as a result, we choose warming drinks much more often. It may be an interesting proposition that will diversify your standard menu yellow tea. They already appreciated the health-promoting properties of this infusion Chinese emperors. Check, why it is worth drinking it and what you should know about yellow tea.
Yellow tea is a product that until recently was little known in Europe. In China, where it comes from, it was considered a unique specialty served only to the emperor, hence its name, imperial tea. According to legends, it was forbidden not only to drink but also to touch yellow tea under pain of death. In the past, it was enjoyed only during special celebrations, e.g. religious ones, and it was forbidden to export it outside the country.
How is yellow tea made? It is only produced from young tea leaves, which are subjected to a fermentation or non-enzymatic oxidation process, followed by long drying. The drink has a straw color, a sweet and slightly tart taste, and a refreshing smell. According to many gourmets, it resembles green tea a bit.
In stock yellow tea contains substances with antioxidant activity, which helps naturalize the harmful effects of free radicals and protects the body against oxidative stress. It also has properties that fight inflammation, delay the premature aging process of the body, and have anti-cancer properties. Additionally included in it polyphenols have a great impact on the functioning of the circulatory systemsupport heart function, have anti-atherosclerotic properties, and support maintaining proper blood pressure.
She is also credited with bacteria-fighting action, which will help to protect the body against infectionsand also speed up their progress. What’s more, yellow tea supports proper digestionand also reduces the risk of bacterial infections of the digestive system. Drinking yellow tea regularly is also a way to help acceleration of metabolism, which has a positive effect on maintaining a slim figure.
Not everyone knows that tea contains caffeine, which is known to have a stimulating effect. However, in yellow tea its content is so low that you can drink this drink before going to bedit should not disturb it. Of course, you should exercise moderation, a cup will be the right amount.
To bring out the full flavor of yellow tea, it must be brewed properly. A teaspoon of dried leaves should be poured with 120 ml of water at a temperature ranging between 70 and 80 degrees. Brewing time is one to three minutes, depending on how intense you want the drink to be.
You wonder where to buy yellow tea? You can find it in stationary stores specializing in tea sales, as well as in online stores.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, zyczenie.medonet.pl
