WHAT IS OOLONG TEA AND HOW TO MAKE OOLONG TEA WITH ITS BENEFITS

Oolong is a traditional tea of the china. Produced via withering the plant under strong sun and let it oxidised before curling and twisting. Oolong tea is made of buds leaves and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant. The same plant is used in making black tea and green tea. The difference in the teas is the process by which they are produced. Oolong tea is partially fermented, black tea is fully fermented and green tea is unfermented.

In India oolong tea is rare to find. Very few Darjeeling garden produce oolong tea. It is rare cause of its condition of growth:

• High altitude gardens
• High concentration of Chinese tea bushes.
• Average temperature between 5ºC and 20ºC

Oolong is an aromatic drink which has a fruity flavour to it.  Despite its caffeine content it indeed is a relaxing tea.This tea is rich in antioxidants. It also contains vital vitamins and minerals such as calcium, copper, carotin, manganese, potassium, selenium, and vitamin A, B, C, E, and vitamin K. Additionally, it contains folic acid, niacinamide, and other detoxifying alkaloids. All these properties are developed in the semi fermentation of the tea which helps the polyphenolic compounds to form and adds amazing health benefits.

Let us see how oolong tea is said to be highly beneficial to our health:

1. Helps in managing weight and weight loss: The compound polyphenolic helps in controlling the metabolism of the body and in return controlling the fat and obesity. The antioxidants and caffeine in the tea helps in preventing fat absorption by your digestive system and in return helps in fat oxidation and hence burning fat.
2. Aids in digestion:  A fresh cup of oolong tea may help in in reducing acid reflux  that causes indigestion and alleviate the pain that comes from sluggish digestion
3. Boosting immune system:  The rich anti-oxidants in the tea enhances the immunity system helping to build a strong defence mechanism in the body not only for the onset of future ailment but also helps in recovering from illness. A cup daily helps you to keep chronic diseases at bay.
4. Removal of harmful free radicals: It helps in removing potential threats like cancer, atherosclerosis, stroke, arthritis and diabetes from our body that harm the free moving cells and cause body damage.
5. Oolong tea prevents ovarian cancer.
6. Stimulant and also has calming effects:  The caffeine in the tea helps in acts as a stimulant and hence a cup a day activates you in a better way. But this tea surprisingly also has a calming effect due to the presence of L- theanine.
7. Skin care and benefits: According to some research eczema can be reduced by drinking three cups a day of oolong tea. The antioxidants is responsible for helping in the mechanism to prevent ski disorders like eczema and psoriasis and also helps to attain a glowing skin
8. It helps in controlling diabetes and improves bone health:  The antioxidant present in the tea helps in prevention of tooth decay and osteoporosis. It strengthens the bone structure. Diabetes is similarly cured by this tea. Diabetes type 2 in special is cured by drinking oolong tea.
9. Heart health : it helps in improving your heart health by blocking the absorption of bad(LDL) cholesterol  from food

Here at chai chun we offer you the best variety of Oolong tea Online in India, kindly feel free to browse the below varieties in our official website.

• GLENDALE ORANGE TWIST: Long Black leaves with sprinkle of silver tips, have woody nose-smell, with slight touch of oaks and nuts.
• AVATAA FANTASY OOLONG: A delicious blend to kick-start your day. Make difficult mornings a thing of the past!
• TEMI TEA ESTATE:Tea with the ideal amalgamation of wellbeing and taste.
• OKAYTI GOLDEN OOLONG:This tea is slightly musty and tipped with dry fruit in middle.
• TINDHARIA ORGANIC OOLONG: An organic, indulgent and refreshing blend, to be enjoyed throughout the day!
• GLENBURN OOLONG SPRING FLUSH 2018: Luxury redefined for the cognoscente!
• DARJEELING DAZZLE: Special hand rolled tea for our special people!
• GLENBURN OOLONG AUTUMN FLUSH: A versatile tea with several different faces and taste for a heavenly delight.

So you must be thinking how to prepare oolong tea. Let me provide you with these simple steps of making our oolong tea:

• Bring fresh water to boil
• Add 1 teaspoon of loose tea leaves for every 225 ml cup of water
• Pour water over the tea and allow it to brew for 5 mins.
• Strain and add sugar or honey as per desired.
• Infusion best enjoyed with milk.