Jan 24, 2009
In China, Oolong or Wulong tea has long been believed to be beneficial in reducing and maintaining weight, but a study in 1998 confirmed that continous consumption of Oolong tea really does result in body weight reduction. More studies were conducted later on and found that Oolong makes body burn its own fat for energy. The weight reducing benefits of Oolong tea may also be a result of a fact that Oolong tea has absorption blocking potential.
Oolong tea is known to have numerous health benefits. It is not only renowned for its taste but also for its ability to boost our overall health. But for people who like to keep in shape, one of the most positive effects of Oolong is the effect it has on the waist line. It can provide excellent support to a weight loss program, especially those involving cutting out carbohydrates from the diet.
While naturally prepared Oolong tea is practically free of calories and contains just fractional grams of carbohydrates per serving, studies suggest that regular consumption of Oolong tea will speed up your metabolism so that you will burn about 80 plus more calories per day than you otherwise would. Oolong tea can also help you lower your triglyceride levels and even stave off the onset of type II diabetes.
Oolong tea diet is best in combination with a carb controlled (not carb eliminating) diet and it also provides more long term and lasting positive health benefits on top of the immediate benefits of weight loss. With reducing your fat deposits permanently and giving you more energy, this Oolong tea carb-controlled diet is likely to lead to a reduced risk of heart disease and type II diabetes.
Oolong tea will also provide your body with antioxidants which can prevent or undo the damage done by free-radicals. Furthermore, by removing free radicals from your bloodstream, Oolong tea can boost your skin health, immune system operation, and metabolic rate.
Ofcourse, a big part of a healthy weight loss diet are exercise, enough sleep and healthy eating habits. If you include Oolong tea in your diet plan, it promises to bring faster and more visible results.
Jan 4, 2009
The word oolong is a chinese word for black dragon and is pronounced O-liông. The other names as Wu Long, Wulong and Wu-long tea are only the different pronounciations of the chinese name and actually stand for one and the same, Oolong tea.
How Oolong tea got its name remains a secret and is a theme of quite a few myths, but there are three commonly accepted theories:
Tribute tea theory
According to this theory, Oolong tea was a direct descendant of Dragon-Phoenix Tea Cake tribute tea and replaced it when loose tea became popular. It was called the Black Dragon tea because it was dark, long and curly.
Wuyi theory
According to Wuyi theory, Oolong tea originated from the Wuyi Mountain. Supposedly Oolong tea was named after the part of Wuyi mountain where it was originally produced.
Anxi theory
According to this theory, oolong tea had its origin in the Anxi oolong tea plant, where it was discovered by a man named Sulong, Wulong or Wuliang.
Another explanation for the name is the fact that Oolong tea leaves resemble little black dragons but probably the most interesting guess are the variations of the tale about a man called Wu Liang. The tales say that Wu Liang had a hard, labourous day of tea-picking behind him when something distracted him. Some tales say it was a deer, some speak of a snake, resembling a dragon. One or the other, one of those distracted or scared him away and after Wu Liang returned to his tea, it was already well oxidized in the sun. Out of curiosity, Wu Liang brewed the oxidized tea leaves and found the tea very pleasing.
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Dec 18, 2008
Oolong tea one of the few pristine and traditional chinese teas. Often refered to as blue tea or dragon tea, Oolong tea is a semi oxidized product derived from the tea plant (camellia sinensis) giving it a unique aroma and composition. Several varieties are produced throughout southeast asia mainly in China (Wuju mountains, Fujian, Guangong) and Taiwan.
Health benefits
A unique tea with unique health benefits.
Oolong is best know for the weight loss properties. In addition of increasing metabolism and promoting fat burn at a higher rate Oolong tea can also block fat absorbtion in the intestines. Oolong has been used as a complement to classical treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Beneficial for the hearth and cardiovascular system in general as it reduces blood concentrations of triglycerides. Other studies have shown the decrease of cholesterol levels in regular consumers of Oolong tea.
A host of skin problems such as eczema can be cured with Oolong tea.
Oolong can also reduce and keep in check high blood pressure.
Oolong is the best of the three most consumed teas in preventing tooth decay.
Processing
After being picked the green leaves of tea are first dried in the sun to remove excess moisture. Then the leaves are cooled in a shaded area and gently bruised in preparation of the oxidation process. The leaves are then heated in an oven or large pan this is where the oxidation takes place. The leaves are then rolled in strands and heated at low temperature. This phase is crucial to the forming of the aroma of oolong tea.
Taste
Its taste is unique although closer to green tea than black tea. It lacks the grassy notes of the green and the rosy aroma of the black teas. In turn it is characterized by a bitter punch and a sweet fruity aftertaste.
Brewing
About two teaspoons of Oolong tea should be poored into 200ml of hot water (approx. 80°C). The tea should be steeped for around 3 minutes. Multiple brews are possible with high quality Oolong tea.
Dec 15, 2008
Many things have been said about oolong tea. Among the most prominent benefits weight loss certainly stands out.Lets take a moment to learn how drinking Oolong tea can affect your weight and consequently your health.
Studies have shown that Oolong tea does effectively three thing that combined contribute to weight loss.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a potent stimulant. It increases body metabolism and thus energy consumption. A recent Chinese has shown that by drinking Oolong tea a person experiences and increased energy conumption of about 3% or 70 calories.
Impressive? Not really. 70 calories is really not that much - an average person requires approx. 1000 calories so 70 in comparison is not that much. And lets not forget that caffeine is present in many drinks in greater concentration than in Oolong tea. But there’s more!
Fat burn
The same study has shown a 12% increase in fat oxidation in the test subjects. It was speculated that the Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) present in Oolong tea combined with caffeine was the formula that allowed for the unprecedented fat burning properties of Oolong
Polyphenols
A later Japanese study comaring the weight loss effects of Green tea and Oolong tea expanded on the results of the Chinese study. Carefully analysed green and Oolong tea were given to the test subjects. As expected the fat burn effects were stronger with the Oolong tea but when measuring the caffeine and EGCG concentrations in the two teas it was found that both teas have the same amounts of the substances that were thought to bring the weight loss effects. A third group of substances - polyphenols - were found in much greater concentration in Oolong tea than in Green tea. This find finally showed the real active substance of Oolong tea.
Of course Oolong tea is not a miracle drug for weight loss. The same rules apply as with every weight loss attempt. Watch your eating, excercise and dring Oolong tea. The tea might just give you that initial boost so you see the results quickly and don’t give up in the first two weeks.
So good luck with your weight loss and have that cup of Oolong tea.
Dec 2, 2008
Welcome!
We made this website in the hope to bring to you all the relevant information about Oolong tea.
Best known for its weight loss properties, but also a great pick me up tea after a hard day at work or just as a coffee substitute. Light on the caffeine side with an excuisite fruity aroma it promises to please even the more demanding customers.
So everybody is welcome, read our articles, try some Oolong tea and then decide whether - for weight loss, health benefits of just for pure pleasure - Oolong tea is for you.
Sincerely,
Aileen
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