Wu Yi Weight Loss Tea

Wu Yi Tea Preparation

While preparing your Wu YI tea or green tea you should always use filtered water that has been chilled. Bring the cold, filtered water to a boil, then allow the water to cool to a temperature anywhere between 150-180 degrees before you pour the water over the Wu Yi tea leaves. The boiled water normally takes between 2-5 minutes to cool to the desired temperature. Warning: You should never use boiling water to prepare your Wu Yi or Wu Long tea because the water at this temperature will kill the tea leaves. The boiling water will distort the taste of the Wu Yi Tea leaves which makes the wu yi have a bitter taste to it which also has a terrible after taste.

How Much Wu YI Tea Should I Use?

The amount of Wu Yi tea you need is probably less than most people would expect to use. Anywhere between two to three grams of Wu Yi Tea will make the best tasting cup of tea. Make sure you always rinse out the cup or wu yi tea pot with hot water to heat your vessel. After you wash or rinse out the Wu YI tea pot measure your 2-3 grams of wu yi tea leaves and put them in. If you are concerned with the amount of caffeine you can pour in enough water to just barely cover the wu yi tea leaves. This will ensure that the water doesn’t absorb as much caffeine from the Wu Yi tea leaves and this will minimize the negative effects of the caffeine. After that step cover the tea leaves with the right amount of water to make a nice cup of Wu Yi tea or pot of wu yi tea. Next allow the wu yi tea to steep for your desired amount of time. If you are planning on drinking green tea allow the tea to steep for about 3 minutes. For white tea steep for 4-10 minutes with the white tea leaves completely soaked into the chilled, filtered water. Remember that when drinking white tea the smell of the white tea is almost as important as the taste so while steeping your white tea make sure every couple of minutes or so smell the white tea. If the white tea doesn’t taste the way you would like adjust the steeping time of the white tea to your likings. Also don’t forget you can re-use the white tea leaves up to four times without losing the same great taste. If you plan on making additional white tea cups of tea increase the steeping time to 120 seconds.

After you pour water over the tea leaves the will start to lose their curls. The tea leaves will become large pieces of tea that will most likely float to the top of your wu yi tea pot or cup. Some wu yi tea’s are more dense than other’s so make sure you experiment with the amount of wu yi tea you use and the amount of time that you steep the wu yi tea.

Classification of Wu Yi tea

To distinguish between Wu Yi tea and the other major teas: Wu Long tea, Oolong tea, Green tea, black tea and white tea; the processing in which they undergo is what separates the different tea’s between each other. The Wu Yi tea leaves become darker in color as the tea leaves mature. This happens because chlorophyll breaks down within the leaves and a protein called tannins is released. This process of fermentation is common in the Wu Yi tea making industry. Next the tea makers attempt to stop the oxidation process at a predetermined stage. This is accomplished through heating the Wu Yi tea leaves which stops the enzymes and proteins in the Wu Yi tea leaves from oxidizing the plant any further.  Temperature and moisture control is very important in the process of creating the perfect Wu Yi tea blend because this determines the taste and quality of the Wu Yi Tea in its final stage. Also if the ideal temperature isn’t set properly the Wu Yi tea leaves will grow a fungus on the plant which is very harmful to the consumers.

Tea is universally classified based on the following production techniques:

• White tea: The tea leaves are un-wilted and unoxidized.
• Yellow tea: Un-wilted and unoxidized however with Yelllow tea the leaves are allowed to reach a color of fermentation which turns the leaves yellow.
• Green tea: Wilted and again unoxidized.
• Oolon tea: Wilted and partially oxidized. The Oolong tea leaves are however partially bruised which enhances the taste if needed.
• Black Tea: Wilted and fully oxidized. The process of full oxidation gives the tea its “black color”. On most occasions the black tea is crushed.
• Wu Yi tea: Wilted and partially oxidized. The leaves can also be partially bruised or even crushed depending on the manufacturer.

Wu Yi Tea Culture

When I say tea culture I am referring to the manner in which tea is consumed, created, as well as the way that the people who are affected by tea interact with it. On the most common cases tea is normally drank during social events, (which is similar to having a beer with your buddies). Some cultures even go as far as creating a very special ceremony or spiritual gathering for these Wu Yi tea drinking events. In the western cultures the traditional afternoon tea party is commonly associated by drinking Oolong or Wu Long tea with a minor snack to go along with. Depending on the region some cultures prefer drinking special types of tea such as black tea, white tea, oolong tea, Wu long tea, and Wu Yi tea. Also some variations of tea can be found in the temperature of the tea as well of the strength, and the oxidation levels of the tea.

Each tea drinking ceremony varies across the world and it would be far too difficult to go in depth for each culture so for the sake of simplicity I describe the traditional tea drinking ceremony in the British culture:

• The kettle is filled with water and boiled to at least 100 degrees celsius.
• To warm all areas of the pot the boiled water is swished around to ensure that the pot is equally heated.
• The Wu Yi tea leaves are added to the pot. Please notice that sometimes lose tea leaves are inserted into the pot or tea bags of the Wu Yi tea are used.
• The water containing the Lose Wu Yi Leaves or the Wu Yi tea bags is then re-boiled.
• More water is then added to the pot and allowed to brew or even simmer with the Wu Long tea leaves in the pot for 5-10 minutes.
• A sieve or a special Wu Yi tea strainer is placed over top of the Wu Yi tea cup so the tea can be poured in. The Wu Yi tea strainer will block the loose tea leaves from falling into the cup and will also block out the Wu Yi tea bags from falling into the cup. The strainer is also a very important safety hazard because if a tea bag comes falling out of the pot into a boiling water of cup the water which is saturated with Wu Yi tea leaves can splash out of the cup and burn the tea drinker.
• At this point the strait tea is served to the guests attending the social Wu Yi tea gathering. The people can add milk and sugar if they please or drink the Wu Long tea black.
• If the tea pot is empty then the process is repeated using the same style of Wu Yi tea or the host can decide to change things up and use a different type of tea such as Wu Long or oolong or green tea.

The culture of tea weather it’s Wu Yi tea or Wu Long tea varies across the world. But in general tea is a nice spicey drink to have while relaxing. Tea, unlike alcohol is very tastey and has many health benefits and can help you lose weight.

Special Information On Wu Yi Tea and Weight Loss

What is Wu Long and Wu Yi tea?

Wu Yi tea is plant which has been transformed by a process called steeping the processed buds and leaves off of a tea plant and tea tree. The scientific name for a tea plant is Camellia sinensis. This process includes oxidation of the Wu Yi tea leaves, then heating, and then finally if the producer wishes they can add spices, herbs or anything that will make the tea taste different.

The five generictypes of tea are Oolong (the same thing as Wu Long), Black tea, green tea, white tea, and Wu Yi tea. Besides basic drinking water tea is one of the most popular choice of a drinking beverage. The amazing thing about tea is that it has prety much zero calories. Wu Yi tea has next to no carbohydrates, zero fat, and zero protien, and unlike water tea does have a distinct taste to it which is some-what bitter and spicey. Depending on how the tea is made it may or may not have any caffeine in it.

A Brief Cultivation Break Down Of Wu Yi Tea

On most occasions Camellia sinensis is a plant that grows mainly in tropical climates. But don’t be fooled because WU Yi tea plants have been known to grow as farth as Edmonton Alberta. Wu Yi tea plants prefer at a minimum at least 60 inches of yearly rainfall. On top of the preferred 60 inches of rain the Wu Long adn Wu Yi tea plants have an optimal growing level if the soils are a little bit acidic.

When the plant has grown and reached full maturation only the top 1-5 inches of the mature Wu Yi tea plant are picked. These special tea leaves rea called flushes. On average flushes will grow every 10 to fifteen days in the growing season.

Why Is Wu Yi Tea So Special?

The secret behind Wu Yi tea is that it is full of catechin polyphenols. In particular Wu Yi and Wu Long tea is rich in epigallocatechin gallate which is also known as EGCG. EGCG is best known for its anti-oxidants contained within it. EGCG also has the ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells, kill cancer cells, and it accomplishes these amazing things without harming any healthy cells within your body. Wu Yi tea is highly effective at lowering LDL cholesterol levels. This process also inhibits the abnormal formation of blood clotting.

French Red Wine contains high levels of resveratrol which is a polyphenol that prevents any negative effects of smoking cigarettes and having a high-fat-diet. In a recent 1998 study over at the University Of Florida, researchers came to the conclusion that EGCG which is found in high quantities in the following tea: Wu Yi Tea, Wu Long Tea, Oolong Tea, and Green tea. The EGCG in the Wu Yi tea was found to be at least twice as powerful as resveratrol which was found in the french red wine.

Why does only Wu Yi, Wu Long, and Green tea have these amazing health properties?

Oolong, Wu Yi and green tea are all made from the leaves of a special plant: Camellia Sinensis plant. Another major factor that sets Wu Yi tea apart from the rest is that manner in which Wu Yi tea leaves are processed. Wu Yi tea leaves are steamed which allows the EGCG compound found in the Wu Yi leaves to be protected from the oxidizing effects.  In contrast your normal tea that you can purchase at any supermarket do not have these special abilities and are NOT effective in preventing and diseases, and do not make you healthier.

Can Wu Yi tea be harmful to me?

As of today there are absolutely no negative side effects from drinking Wu Yi tea. The only possible thing that Wu Long tea and Oolong tea can harm your body is through insomnia. This is only due to the fact that some Green tea’s and Wu long tea’s contain caffeine. But it is a scientific fact that the majority of tea’s out there contain much less caffeine that coffee and soda products such as coca-cola.

Other than that there should be no negative side effects from drinking Wu Yi tea and there are only good things that can come from drinking a cup of Wu Yi tea every day. Not only does Wu Yi and Wu Long tea taste amazing but it can help you lose weight as well as prevent major diseases such as cancer and ulcers.

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Prevent Inefections By Drinking Wu Yi Tea

In recent studies carried out in universities across Boston medical schools there has been indication that drinking Wu Yi tea has proven an effective fight against infections. Immune T cells in the body recognise anti agents found in tumor bacteria, viruses and tumor cells. Once the body has been exposed to antiagents, the T cells remember their presence when exposed again which greatly increases your body’s immune system. Agents similar to the T cells have now been found in various ancient Chinese teas such as Wu Yi tea. The Wu Yi tea agents were able to mimic the T cells to remember how to respond to a similar antiagents even if the anit agents were bacterial or even viral. This is strong enough evidence to conclude that drinking Wu Yi tea and Wu Long tea helps to provide natural resistances to viruses and bacterial infections.

Dr. Smith at the university of Alberta says that drinking Wu Yi Tea is also beneficial because the Wu Yi tea contains chemicals called catechins that greatly help to fight bacterial and viral activity.  The desired levels of catechins can easily be obtained by drinking a cup of Wu Yi tea per day. Other ancient Chinese slimming teas have also been proven effective such as: Wu Long Tea, Green Tea, and Oolong tea. All of these teas contain the chemicals required to fight viral and bacterial activity and all it takes is simply drinking one cup of fat burning Wu Yi tea per day!

Wu Yi Tea and Better Skin appearance

According to a study by a cell biologist Dr. Stephen Tung determined that the polyphenols in wu yi, wu long and oolong tea helped eliminate free radicals which have been known to cause cancer by altering DNA. The Wu Yi Tea was also able to safeguard healthy cells while at the same time eliminating cancer cells. In one of Dr. Tung’s most recent studies he believes that EGCG which is most abundant in Wu Yi and Wu Long tea can reactivate dying skin cells. This just means that by simply drinking a cup of Wu Yi Tea or Wu Long Tea cells which have previously died in your skin would be brought back from the dead giving your skin a healthy and young feel to it. Wu Yi Tea has also been found able to reduce the effects of skin damage from the sun, wounds to the skin, ulcers, and wrinkles. Studies have also shown that WU Yi Tea and Green tea contain powerful antioxidants that fight harmful skin cells that only damage the way you look. The effects of Wu Long Tea is not limited to helping only internal and external organs. Studies have shown that drinking one or more cups of Wu Yi and Wu Long tea per day helps prevent damage from Ultraviolet Rays (UV Light) which can lead to skin cancer. When mice that were exposed to Wu Long tea as well as harmful sun rays the mice had a significantly lower chance of tumor growth or skin cancer growth. The mice that weren’t exposed to Wu Yi tea had a significantly greater chance of getting cancer or tumors.

Antioxidants found in in Wu Yi Tea is at least 100 times more effective than taking normal vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin E to help prevent the effects of cancer, aging, and harmful effects that our environment imposes on our bodies. Chinese slimming teas such as Wu Yi Tea have been known to help prevent obesity as well as makes your skin look cleaner and  younger.

Wu Yi Tea and Cholesterol

Drinking Wu Yi tea, oolong tea, and Wu long tea protects against the cholesterol build up in veins, arteries and anywhere else in your body. It has been proven that women who drink Wu Yi tea have the greatest chance of reducing these negative effects of cholesterol because the tea works better on women. The results from the test indicate that people who drank one to three cups of Wu Yi Tea per day were 55% less likely to incur severe atherosclerosis. The amazing benefit of the tea was most effect in women. The case study also realize that people living in the western hemisphere who drink tea on a regular basis normally have a healthier lifestyle and diet. People who drink tea tend to be more lean, have a healthier diet on average and smoke less. Also found in this case study high levels of antioxidant flavonoids in black tea were significantly able to protect against arterial plaques which is another name for the fat deposits that clog arteries by preventing the fat from getting deposited on artery walls.

To summarize this scientific study it has been proven that Wu Yi Tea, oolong, and Wu long tea were able to help greatly decrease cholesterol levels in the body.

Wu Yi Tea Vs Green Tea

Wu Yi, wu long, and oolong tea have been around for thousands of years and have been used by the people of China. These brands of tea are normally called traditional Chinese tea and are anywhere between black and green oxidation. This oxidation ranges from 10%-60%. Oolong tea is has been long believed to be extremely beneficial to health such as decreasing body fat, increasing energy levels, improve acne and your overall skin appearance, and reduce the signs of aging and any bad side effects. I know this sounds like a miracle drink but it has been proved scientifically be many universities to actually do the things listed above. Wu Yi Tea is gaining quite a hype in today’s culture because people are wanting to experience the benefits of Wu Yi Tea.

So what can Wu Yi Tea do for me?

According to a study by the Department of Applied Nutrition:

We were interested in the effects of Wu Long Tea in comparison to that of green tea. To evaluate the effect of oolong tea on energy expenditure (EE) in comparison with green tea. The subjects were eleven healthy Japanese females (aged between 20 years and 25 years old with a body mass index (BMI) between 21.2 and 25.5) who each consumed three treatments in a crossover design: (1: water, 2: oolong tea, 3: green tea. Resting energy expenditure (REE) and EE after the consumption of the Oolong tea, green tea, and water for 120 minutes were measured using an indirect calorimeter. The cumulative increases of EE for 120 min were significantly increased 10% and 4% after the consumption of oolong tea and green tea. EE at 60 and 70 min were significantly higher after the consumption of oolong tea than after water, probability<0.05. These results suggest that oolong tea increases EE by its polymerized polyphenols.

So we have some scientific proof that Oolong and Wu Yi tea can be beneficial to your health but this is only the beginning to our investigation. In future posts I will do more research with more evidence and more proof.