In the tea capital of the world - China - there are these types of tea: black, green, red and turquoise. Turquoise tea is considered the most refined and delicate. This variety is made only in China. The most famous turquoise (Oolong) tea is Te Guan Yin, the effect of which is achieved due to partial fermentation, when the middle of the leaf remains half-baked. According to the degree of fermentation, this drink is between red and green.
Origin
Tea Tie Guan Yin
grows in the south
of Fujian, China. The same
kind of tea grows in Taiwan and Thailand, but the taste is different. Therefore, the standard is considered to be the South Fujian tea Tie Guan Yin.
Growing and harvesting
This tea produces 4 crops per year. The best is considered autumn. However, many connoisseurs prefer spring or summer gathering. But winter, as a rule, is of rather mediocre quality. Tea itself is prepared in small enterprises.
The aroma and taste of tea
The incomparable spicy honey-flower aroma of tea attracts many. But few people like the unusual taste with hints of lavender, frankincense and lilac the first time. But real connoisseurs love oolong because of its originality. An interesting fact - a serving of tea can be brewed 7-10 times!
Tie Guan Yin - rejuvenation effect
Due to the fact that the composition of tea is replete with powerful antioxidants, it is considered a drink of youth. In people who regularly use oolong, metabolic processes normalize, skin tone evens out, and puffiness disappears. Also important is the role of minerals and vitamins that are easily extracted into tea infusion. You can use this tea externally: make cosmetic ice or use it as a tonic. Unlike most home remedies, tea decoction is suitable even for the most moody and sensitive skin.
Tie Guan Yin: effect - weight loss
Like many green teas, oolongs have a high fat burning potential. Of course, to achieve significant results, it is not enough just to indulge in a delicious seagull sometimes. But if you take this tea in combination with a healthy diet and physical activity, its effect will be noticeable quite soon. It enhances the effectiveness of sports programs due to its tonic effect. Simply put, the person who drank a cup of tea Tie Guan Yin before training, becomes more hardy. Metabolic processes in the body are accelerated, the mechanisms of fat burning are triggered.
Tie Guan Yin - tea effect "for the soul"
The Chinese endow oolong with almost magical properties. According to them, this tea tunes in love and kindness, helps to achieve mutual understanding, opens the way to achieve the goal, pushes for the correct solution to the problem. No matter how outlandish this may sound, many quite pragmatic connoisseurs of Tie Guan Yin agree with this. They note an improvement in well-being, clarity of thoughts, and peace. But quite reputable doctors confirm the opinion of the Chinese with more weighty arguments - research results that tea really reduces anxiety, calms, relieves stress and even helps fight depression.
Te Kuan Yin - how to brew and what to serve?
At home, this tea is awarded the most solemn tea ceremonies. The Chinese consider cooking oolong an art. The tea master holds a rather long ceremony, each action is accompanied by special rituals. In the West, where tea traditions are somewhat different, there are simpler methods for brewing and serving this drink. The classic way: put 15-20 grams of leaves in a heated liter kettle, pour warm water for several minutes. After this, drain the first water and boil it with boiling water. Tea is infused quickly - enough for one and a half to two minutes.