WuYi mountains can be found in the Fujian region of China where Oolong Tea was discovered many centuries ago.

Fujian Oolong tea is becoming one of the fastest selling new teas in the market - given celebrity status thanks to the Oprah show.


The Fat Controller, what is it? did'nt I hear on the news that a Fat Controller had been discovered - but would'nt be released for a few years? Wrong. The Fat controller already exists now, it is Oolong Tea. It works by preventing triglycerides from turning into fat - instead it turns your fat into energy!

Don't take my word for it, one of the biggest keep fit websites in America sells Oolong tea in supplement form to its athletes, not only that, they have their own resident Doctors that have written articles praising Oolong tea.

Like with any slimming or dieting programmes, there must also be a degree of control of the types of food you consume to aid weight loss.

Not only does Oolong tea help with any weight loss program - it also helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol too. This is achieved by the polyphenols found within - these act as powerful antioxidants - mopping up free-radicals.

Free Radicals

Free-radicals are bad cells which continue to multiply, this could leads to premature ageing and age related illnesses.

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Two or more cups of tea a day reduced risk of cerebral infarction (a certain type of stroke) by 21 per cent in men who smoke according to a recent study.  

In this study, researchers looked at the relationship between tea drinking and stroke risk in more than 26,000 male Finnish smokers. Tea consumption was assessed at the start of the study using a food frequency questionnaire, and the men were followed up for more than 13 years.

The researchers looked at the relationship between tea drinking and the occurrence of different types of stroke. These included the most common type of stroke known as ‘cerebral infarction’ (caused by a blockage in a vessel supplying blood to the brain), as well as less common forms of stroke including cerebral haemorrhage (caused by leaking of blood into the brain from a damaged vessel) and subarachnoid haemorrhages. The researchers also accounted for the major known risk factors for cardiovascular disease and age.

Commenting on this latest research, Dr Hood from the Tea Advisory Panel notes: “These latest study findings on black tea are interesting.  In a nutshell the study found that when men consumed 2 or more cups of tea a day, they had a 21 per cent reduced risk of cerebral infarction versus those men who did not. There was no significant association between tea drinking and any other forms of stroke including cerebral haemorrhage.”

Dr Hood adds: “The results from this study are consistent with a growing body of evidence which has shown a link between tea consumption and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Tea contains high amounts of polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties and prevent oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Oxidation of LDL cholesterol promotes the formation of atherosclerosis, leading to increased risk of all types of cardiovascular disease including stroke. These beneficial effects of tea on reducing the risk of cerebral infarction are therefore biologically plausible.

In summary, in this large prospective study of male smokers, those drinking 2 or more cups of tea a day significantly reduced their risk of a type of stroke.”

Article Source: TeaAdvisoryPanel.com

Ginseng Tea:
Ginseng, botanical name Panax ('All Heal' in Greek) is a perennial plant with a fleshy root. You can make herbal tea from the fleshy root of the Ginseng plant. Ginseng Tea is said to have many healing and energy-giving properties. All the health benefits are brought about due to the presence of natural chemicals called 'Ginsenosides' in the Ginseng root.

Ginseng originated in Manchuria and has been in use for some 5000 years. It was called 'Ren Shen' by the Ancient Chinese. 'Ren Shen' means 'Man Root' and refers to the human-like shape of the Ginseng root. In Korea and Japan, Ginseng is called 'Ninjin'. The Chinese placed great faith in Ginseng and considered it a sort of rejuvenating, cure-all palliative for a variety of ailments. They also believed that regular drinking of Ginseng Tea would lead to a long life. Ginseng was so valuable it was bartered for silk and even prized above gold. The demand was such that the supply of Ginseng from the Chinese Mainland was not enough and the Chinese had to import it from Korea. Soon the Ginseng stock in the wild was exhausted and commercial cultivation became inevitable. However, Wild Ginseng has more medicinal value than cultivated Ginseng.

The Ginseng root is used fresh or dried for later use. You can buy it whole, sliced, in powder form, in tea bags, etc. Sometimes the Ginseng plant leaves are also used, but these are not considered as important as the root. Cultivated Ginseng can be had as Red Ginseng and White Ginseng. In both cases, the Ginseng plants are grown for about 6 years before their roots are harvested. The difference lies in the way the roots are processed for use. To make White Ginseng, the root is peeled and sun-dried. The dried root looks yellowish-white. To make Red Ginseng, the unpeeled root undergoes steaming, turns reddish-brown, and is then dried.

These days Ginseng Tea is a popular herbal drink the world over and Ginseng is grown in many places.

Health Benefits of Ginseng:
While Ginseng has been traditionally considered a 'cure all', many modern researchers question the actual efficacy of the root. The studies done on the subject have either not been extensive enough or have produced controversial results. Even so, a great many people swear by Ginseng Tea and consume it on a regular basis. According to these Ginseng supporters, it is beneficial in the following different ways -

• Ginseng helps build up an appetite.
• Ginseng helps with digestion.
• Ginseng aids respiration.
• Ginseng is rejuvenating and works against fatigue.
• Ginseng helps reduce physical and mental stress.
• Ginseng aids the immune system.
• Ginseng works as an aphrodisiac.
• Ginseng helps counter arthritis.
• Ginseng helps counter asthma.
• Ginseng helps counter diabetes.
• Ginseng reduces the risk of cancer.
• Ginseng lessens the effects of Crohn's Disease.
• Ginseng is effective against Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome.
• Ginseng helps lower (LDL) bad cholesterol levels.
• Ginseng is effective against headaches.
• Ginseng provides a cure for stomach ulcers.
• Ginseng provides a cure for diarrhea.
• Ginseng is good for blood circulation.

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If you’re ready for something a little different at tea time, try a flavored oolong tea. Many Westerners have not experienced the delicious flavor of oolong tea in any form. With a different flavor than black, green or white teas, oolongs are a rare treat. When paired with another flavor, oolong teas are quite exceptional.
Oolong tea is very popular in Asia. It was first created in China and is still considered China’s national tea. In the West, however, it is one of the least familiar tea varieties.

Tea leaves for oolong tea are picked early in the day and then dried indoors to promote fermenting. But, the fermentation process must be stopped when the leaves are 30% red and 70% green. Once fermentation has stopped, the tea leaves are rubbed, which releases the aroma, flavor and texture. Finally, the leaves are dried using charcoal, before they are graded for quality and sent for packaging.

Most oolong tea is grown in the Fujian region of China, but some is grown in Taiwan, and a small amount is grown in the Darjeeling region of India and in Vietnam.
 

Oolong teas have a very fruity flavor, often with smoky or toasted undertones. They are typically very fragrant teas, often with a floral aroma. Because of the natural fruitiness of oolong teas, they are often blended with other fruit flavors. The combination of oolong tea with other fruits only enhances the oolong’s natural flavor. Some of the most common blends of oolong include:

Coconut Oolong – This oolong tea has a very tropical taste. The combination of the fruity oolong or pouchong tea with the sweetness of coconut creates a light and sweet tea. Because it is light and flavorful, this tea is equally delicious hot or cold.

Orange Oolong – Oolong tea is often blended with orange blossoms or bergamot oil. Orange blossom oolong will provide a very light and sweet orange flavor to the tea. Oolong tea flavored with bergamot oil will be bolder and more flavorful. Bergamot oil comes from the very citrusy bergamot orange and is the flavor used in all Earl Grey teas. Hence, you’ll see this tea labeled as Earl Grey oolong.

Orchid Oolong – This is a very rare oolong, scented with real orchid petals. It can only be produced at certain times of year, when the right orchids are blooming. It produces a very fragrant and lightly sweet tea. When buying this tea, be certain that it has been flavored with real orchid petals rather than an artificial flavoring.

Peach Oolong – Many people describe the fruitiness of oolong tea as resembling the flavor of peaches. So, adding peach pieces to oolong tea is a natural choice. The addition simply enhances oolong’s natural aroma and flavor.

Almond Blossom Oolong – Oolong tea flavored with almond blossom and slivers of almond provides a light and sweet tea with just a hint of almond flavor.

You may also find other blends of oolong tea. With its natural fruity flavor, oolong tea can combine well with nearly any fruit and with many other botanicals, as well. Drinking flavored oolong teas can provide another taste dimension to the already flavorful taste of oolong. Additional flavors and aromas make the tea go well at different times of the day and with different foods.

Consider for example, choosing a spirited flavored oolong like Earl Grey oolong for a mid day meal, or a glass of iced coconut oolong on a hot afternoon. A mild almond blossom oolong can provide a perfect way to wind down after a stressful day.

Oolong teas are some of the most versatile teas available. You may find them a bit harder to locate and somewhat expensive, but they are certainly worth the effort and the expense. Oolong is a tea with many dimensions and one that provides some of the most complex and subtle flavor combinations. Spend a little time experiencing the many different flavors available in oolong tea. You’re certain to find quite a few that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

Jon Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, black tea and wholesale tea go to www.goldenmoontea.com

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Most people know oolong tea as the kind they are served in Chinese restaurants. Although this type of tea has long been treasured in Asia, partly due to its weight loss reputation, it is now gaining popularity in the west. Most people know oolong tea as the kind they are served in Chinese restaurants. Although this type of tea has long been treasured in Asia, partly due to its weight loss reputation, it is now gaining popularity in the west.

Although there are many different types of tea, they all come from the same plant, camellia sinensis. The leaves of the tree are processed in various ways, giving us the many kinds of tea. White, green, oolong and black tea are all from the same plant, but are processed differently. This processing affects the flavor, color, caffeine content and health benefits of the different types of tea.

After oolong tea is hand picked, it is shaken slightly to bruise the leaves, then left out in the sun. It is important to the ultimate flavor of the tea that this is done immediately after it is picked. This begins the drying and fermenting process. It is then roasted, traditionally in a hot wok.

Oolong means black dragon. It comes originally from Fujian Province in China. Today there is both Chinese and Taiwanese. This tea is semi-fermented, somewhere in between green tea, which is unfermented, and black tea, which is fully fermented. It contains caffeine, but slightly less than either black or green tea.

There is a large variety available. Different fermentation times produce different flavors and textures. Some oolong is flat and straight, some is curly, and some is rolled into tight balls. Often jasmine is added for flavoring. Some varieties are grassy and light, others are dark and richer.

The darker variety is best brewed kungfu style. Traditionally a very small clay pot is used. Pure water is boiled and poured over the leaves. Allow to steep for just one minute before serving. It is best taken hot.

This tea contains antioxidants, which are important to good health. While it contains fewer of beneficial compounds such as EGCG than green tea, it has far more of them than does black tea. This tea accounts for just a small percentage of all of the tea consumed in the world. It is renown in China for its weight loss effects. Try some today for a new tea experience!

Among all tea types, Chinese oolong tea has the highest level of aromatic oils and therefore is the most fragrant. The Iron Goddess oolong tea especially is renown for its intoxicating aroma. For further information, visit the Chinese Tea Shop at Amazing-Green-Tea.com.


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A study by University College London (Oct. 2006) revealed that people who drank tea after stressful events were able to de-stress more quickly than those who did not drink tea. The researchers discovered that black tea lowers the levels of cortisol, a harmful stress hormone, by a significant average of 47 percent. No distinction was referenced between decafinated or catinated tea.

Tea is chemically complex—containing catechins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and amino acids, and so far it is not known whether it is a single substance or the synergistic interplay of all its components that are responsible for black tea’s health promoting effects. More studies are planned.

Professor Andrew Steptoe at UCL Department of Epidemiology and Public Health states that although drinking tea has traditionally been associated with relaxation, scientific evidence for the stress-relieving effects of black tea has been limited. This is one of the first studies to assess tea in a double blind placebo study whereby the participants did not know whether they were drinking tea, or just a tea-like beverage.

As a black or green tea drinker exclusively instead of coffee my entire life, I can attest to a natural ‘craving’ for tea when I am feeling stressed or need a pick-up in the late afternoon. This ‘natural’ gravitation to drinking tea in the late afternoon coincides with the British and many Europeans having tea time at 4:00 p.m or the Chinese and Japanese drinking tea with lunch and dinner. This practice may have started with their ‘natural’ craving for tea when feeling stressed or when needing a pick-up and it then became a national ritual. According to this research—not ironically done in London—it has proven what has been known for centuries—black tea has a calming effect.

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Oolong tea also referred to as Wu Long tea is extensively consumed in Asia and has been dubbed as the 'Diet Tea'. Why is Oolong tea dubbed as such when there is a proliferation of different types of teas like green tea, black tea, herbal teas or herbal infusions? There are several varieties of this tea and it has also been called names other than wu long, it is also called WuYi or Wu Yi tea. Oolong tea also contains the best qualities found in green tea and black tea.

With all the different varieties of oolong teas in the market nowadays, the common denominator is their weight loss and fat burning properties. Oolong teas have been widely used in Asian countries for several centuries now and have been associated with keeping people, who constantly drink it, slim. Although a lot of scientific studies, research and debates have been done, there are still skeptics as to the weight loss property of Oolong tea. However, some scientific studies have come up with enough evidence that the tea helps to:

* Increase metabolism. Polyphenol, a substance active and available in higher concentrates in Oolong tea can effectively control obesity. It has been corroborated by some scientific studies that polyphenol activates the enzyme that dissolves triglyceride thus consistent intake of the tea enhances the metabolism and controls obesity.

* Increase energy. Wu long tea or Oolong contains caffeine just like coffee although its caffeine content is only about 15% of that of coffee. It has been established that caffeine stimulates the nervous system causing fat to be burned and converted to energy and producing heat, a process known as thermogenesis. In this way body fat is burned and excess water is also discarded from the body accelerating weight loss.
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* Block fat absorption. The tea absorbs fat through the process of lipolysis, wherein fatty acids in fat cells are broken down. The fatty acids, saturated or unsaturated fats, are then released into the blood thus lowering blood pressure and regulating insulin in the blood.

* Rid the body of excess water. The tea acts as a diuretic causing the increased discharge of liquid or urine from the body. It produces a clean alkaline environment in the body that destroys and releases bacteria, microbes and other toxins from the body.

These properties are the very reason why Oolong tea has been dubbed as the 'Diet Tea'. Consuming tea regularly will greatly help in weight loss which is the expected result of taking a diet tea such as Oolong tea. It is completely safe even if taken regularly and though there may be side effects due to over consumption, these are negligible since you will have to literally drown yourself in tea before you would see any of the side effects.

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Fine gourmet tea is perfect for those who like the finer things in life. If you prefer a home cooked meal from fresh ingredients rather than a microwaved ready meal, or choose your wine based on grape and country rather than what's on offer in the off-licence, why not consider fine loose tea instead of teabags?

1. Health benefits

Specialist teas such as green tea provide many well-documented health benefits including cancer and heart disease fighting properties.

2. Fantastic Taste

Whilst tea bags may be more convenient, making a proper cup of tea is more rewarding and provides a much better flavour. There is no compromise with loose tea and the flavours are really distinctive.

If there is a certain type of tea that you already like, or tea from a specific country or region, perhaps you will want to discover more teas from this region.

3. Different Styles and Flavours of Tea

If you like wine and know, or appreciate, the differences betweens grapes or countries, the same applies to gourmet tea Fine teas are available from India, Chinese, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Japan, and each loose tea has its own distinctive characteristics. You will soon appreciate the improved taste and flavour of a specialist tea compared to a cup of tea made with teabags, in the same way that you can tell a good wine from a lesser wine.

4. Which tea is best for me?

Finding the right loose tea can be daunting task for the newcomer, and there will be some teas you like, and some you don't.

Green tea is often talked about as it contains many health benefits, but what about the other sorts of teas?

Black Teas such as English Tea and Earl Grey Tea are a great way to start the day, and are invigorating without being overpowering. These teas are also often drunk to help aid digestion.

Puerh Teas like Young Pu-erh are aged for a long time, up to 50 years, to give them a unique taste. The longer the tea is aged for, the mellower the taste will be. Puerh teas are seen as medicinal in China, as they help to metabolise fats.

White Teas such as Pai Mu Tan are similar in colour to white wine, and can have fruity or nutty tastes. White tea is made by drying the freshly harvested tea leaves and buds.

Herbal infusions often contain health benefits. Herbal Mint teas can help to alleviate an upset stomach thanks to the mint. Rooibos tea from South Africa contains calming properties and helps the drinker to relax. It has a mild taste and is ideal for the novice specialist tea drinker.

5. Follow the instructions

Once you have found the right gourmet tea for you, you will need to follow the advice to ensure that you make it properly. Different gourmet teas need to be brewed for a different length of time, and the water needs to be at a different temperature. Getting the brewing process wrong can burn the tea and make it almost undrinkable. In the same way that you wouldn't drink an expensive wine out of a paper cup, each fine tea needs to be made correctly so it tastes right. It's not the same as dunking a tea bag in a cup of boiling water!

Making a cup of tea will become much more of a ritual, and scientific process as you learn to get the temperature and brewing times just right, to provide the best taste. Why not be adventurous and find the perfect loose tea for you.Fine Gourmet Tea provides a great tasting alternative to tea bags, so why not discover a world of specialist gourmet teas today?

Once you have chosen your fine gourmet tea, why not use the Fine Tea Machine to ensure that you have the perfect cup of tea, every time?

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High-quality black tea which has received the name from the North Indian state of Assam, located in foothills of Himalaya Mountains*. The superior tea, which is making a half of the general manufacture of tea in India, is native to the land of a long evergreen tropical plant. Its belong to a "camellia" families of tea, under natural conditions grows as a tree tall to 15 yards. Here in the 30s of 19 centuries Englishmen, brothers Robert and Charles Bruce, started out the first tea plantations, which took off the tea of particular aroma and taste, for what it was named «local cognac». Nowadays Assam is regarded the most acknowledged Indian tea. Assam tea differs from other sorts of black teas by its thin unique aroma and tart puckering taste. This tea gives strong extract of the saturated color. Its aroma often has an ablaze honey notes which are not inherent in teas of other grades. Quality and, taste of Assam very strongly depends upon a time of harvesting of a tea - the first and second harvesting are considered as the best. These teas are equally popular by itself and as a part of assorted blends. Assam tea potent, concentrated color often compare to color of a crust of a biscuit. It's well known that Assam tea is a true classical Indian tea - energising, strong and tonic.

In Southern India, Madras gives the finest Assam tea.

However the South Indian teas happen to have so astringent taste that it's oftentimes has to be taken with milk. An exceptional tea is grooving in Nilgiris area (in state of Madras) where tea plantations are located above 1800 meters above sea level, around Blue Mountains. The Indian teas belong to so-called heavy, morning teas.

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It's a simple drink, tasty enough, and will refresh you in no time. That's all that can be said about green tea, right?

Wrong!

As well as being a refreshing beverage, it can benefit your health in numerous ways. In this article, I will reveal all to you about how drinking green tea could benefit your health.

Lets begin with weight loss. Now, we all know that awful feeling (generally after Christmas) when our favourite pair of jeans just won't button up, at least if we want to forgo the muffin top, and retain the ability to breathe.

Well, did you know that being a regular drinker of tea -the green variety- could in fact improve your chances of winning that weight loss battle? Its true!

It increases the rate of your metabolism, and so is known to speed up the rate of fat oxidation. This is an extremely important point if you want to lose that excess weight fast. It is widely known as a very effective aid to lose those pounds, as the media will tell you.

Also, Chinese tradition uses this tea to treat depression, insomnia and nausea amongst other ailments, and could even be a cure. The benefits of the tea also include the prevention, and treatment of illnesses such as: MS, Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's disease. Just think by swapping your Tetley for some green tea, you could really improve your health!

Many in the medical profession support the undeniable benefits of the tea, and recommend it to many of their patients, they too believe that many diseases could be prevented by including it in your diet. It has been known to cure numerous heart related diseases, and helps controls the level of cholesterol in your blood.

There you have it, the benefits of green tea. Plain and simple, they help you lose weight and prevent numerous diseases, why not try it and see for yourself?

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Black Tea is made from the same plant as green tea and white tea. Black tea doesn't mean tea without milk, and white tea doesn't mean tea with milk. The difference is the way the tea leaves are processed after picking. Green and white teas are hardly processed at all, whereas black tea is fully oxidized.

Here are 10 health benefits of drinking black tea:

1. Studies continue to show that tea is very good for you, and has some amazing health properties that cannot be ignored.

2. Black teas contain antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals which can lead to numerous diseases.

3. Drinking black teas can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as it helps to expand the arteries, which increases blood flow to the heart.

4. Research has shown the black tea can be used in the fight against cancer. Properties of the tea slow down the growth of cancerous cells without destroying healthy cells.

5. Tea is also believed to help to delay the aging process. Nowadays there are many anti aging creams and lotions that contain tea extracts to help the skin look younger.

6. Drinking black tea can help to burn fat and speed up metabolism. This makes it an ideal drink for those who are looking to lose weight, or who exercise regularly.

7. Drinking tea such as black and green tea helps to reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol

8. Tea contains fluoride, which can help to prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel.

9. For those people with diabetes, drinking tea can help to decrease glucose levels, which can reduce the risk of cataracts, and other conditions brought about by diabetes.

10. Investigations have shown that the benefits of black tea are lessened when milk is added. So, in order to take advantage of the amazing health benefits of this tea, it's recommended that you don't take your tea with milk or sugar.

There are so many different loose teas to choose from that you won't get bored. As well as black, why not try white and green tea? Many people don't make these sorts of teas properly, which is why some people don't like loose tea. By using a tea machine, you can ensure that you are getting the water temperature and the steeping time right, you can be reassured that you are getting the health benefits of black tea.

Drinking just 3-5 cups of black tea daily can bring about all these health benefits. If you drink tea already, why not change to black or green tea, and see if that improves your health and well being. By starting to drink black, green or white tea today, eating healthily, and getting regular exercise, you can dramatically reduce the risks of serious medical conditions. If you're not currently a tea drinker, what are you waiting for?


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In modern medical science, obesity does not simply mean being overweight. Obesity is defined as an "excess accumulation of fat in the human body," indicating that "the amount of fat within the body has increased beyond its normal range." As shown in the chart, the normal range of fat against weight is 15-20% for a man and 20-25% for a woman. A man will be diagnosed as being obese if he has a fat-to-weight ratio of 25% or more, and for a woman, if she has a ratio of 30% or more.


Effect of Oolong tea in Metabolism?

Polyphenol in oolong tea is effective in controlling obesity. Specifically speaking, it activates the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving triglyceride. It has been confirmed that the continuous intake of oolong tea contributes to enhancing the function of fat metabolism and to controlling obesity.

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There are two ways to lose weight -- either reduce energy intake, or increase energy expenditure. Because hypothyroidism -- even after treatment -- may reduce energy expenditure in some people, patients naturally are looking for options that can help safely help raise the metabolism.

In a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), plus also had a significant effect on fat oxidation. While some of the effects were originally theorized to be due to the caffeine content of green tea, the researchers discovered that the tea actually has properties that go beyond those that would be explained by the caffeine. The same amount of caffeine as was in the green tea, administered alone, failed to change energy expenditure in other studies. This led reseachers to believe that there is some interaction going on with the active ingredients of green tea that promotes increased metabolism and fat oxidation.

The researchers indicated that their findings have substantial implications for weight control. A 4% overall increase in 24-hour energy expenditure was attributed to the green tea extract, however, the research found that the extra expenditure took place during the daytime. This led them to conclude that, since thermogenesis (the body's own rate of burning calories) contributes 8-10% of daily energy expenditure in a typical cubject, that this 4% overall increase in energy expenditure due to the green tea actually translated to a 35-43% increase in daytime thermogenesis.

Implications for You?

If you were to incorporate green tea into your weight loss efforts, how is the best way to go about it?

One way would be to choose a reputable brand of organic green tea at a health food store or natural grocery, and start by taking a cup of tea every day. You can also take a green tea extract, in the form of a supplement.


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Green tea might be getting all the press, but black tea also deserves your attention because of its remarkably potent health benefits.

Black tea deserves just as much press as green tea once you realize all of the benefits, including: reducing stress, improving memory and decreasing your risk for stroke! Be sure to learn more about Body Ecology's top-rated black Assam tea yielding 60-90 servings per bottle - ideal for hot tea or iced tea recipes - and check out the limited-time SUPER special opportunity on the Body Ecology Tea Pack!

Black tea, the second most popular beverage in the world after water, has been a part of medicinal and cultural traditions for centuries. If you grew up in the south, "sweet tea" was served at every meal. Here in Atlanta, where one of our Body Ecology home office is located, every restaurant still offers black tea.

Now, however, due to the growing prevalence of Body Ecology's highly acclaimed stevia, you have an option of ordering it with or without sugar. (Always be sure to keep a bottle of our great-tasting, sugar-free stevia in your pocket or purse if you enjoy sweet tea or coffee and want a great substitute for unhealthy sugar and artificial sweeteners.)

Long considered a folk remedy, new scientific studies have shown that black tea can:

* Reduce your levels of the stress hormone cortisol
* Improve your memory and possibly treat Alzheimer's
* Act as an anti-carcinogen and inhibit tumor growth
* Decrease your risk for stroke

Black tea certainly has huge implications for your health, but not all black teas are the same, so if you want the benefits of black tea, choose right!

Article Source: BodyEcology.com