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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Interesting Facts About Oolong and Black Tea

The popularity of traditional tea is one that is not going to go away anytime soon. This is because of the health benefits associated with it and the different types available for consumers to choose from. Oolong tea and black tea are ranked among the popular options and while they have distinct characteristics, they offer almost the same health benefits. Some of the things you did not know include the following:
They originate from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. However, they have to go through fermentation and processing and this is what determines what they become in the end.
The leaves have to be plucked and bruised in order to ensure they are broken. This is for the purpose releasing oil and they can be processed anywhere from 10% to 70% depending in the variety. While this is the case, it is ideal to note that Oolong goes through the broadest fermentation process.
They contain polyphenols which aid in weight loss. It is for this reason that they have been used for thousands of years and continue to be used in diet plans. Both are seen as great calorie burners.
Oolong is grown in 2 main countries which include Taiwan and China. China variety is known to deliver a brand that is darker and with a higher woody taste while the Taiwanese delivers a lighter and floral taste brew.
Though there are several varieties to choose from, each is known to offer the consumer full flavor, distinct characteristics and several health benefits. Some of these health benefits include decreasing blood pressure levels, strengthening of the immune system, fighting of free radicals, prevention of tumor growth and fighting free radicals.
For these to be well prepared, it is advisable to use whole leaves. This is for the purpose of ensuring that it provides superior aroma and the benefits stated above.
The importance of preparing this type of tradition tea using whole leaves is one that cannot be overly stressed and especially, if you intend to have a flavorsome and wonderful cup.
Black Tea
This is allowed to oxidize in order to ripen and as such, it creates a rich, deep and robust flavor. The uniqueness of this varies in accordance to the grower's skill and knowledge. It is for this reason that when buying the same, you need to consider the expertise of the grower and whether it has all the features that make it an appealing choice.
Oolong Tea
This falls in between black tea and green tea and is also influenced by the duration the leaves are left to oxidize. There are two terms used to describe this and these include amber and green though amber oxidizes at a quicker pace.

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Monday, 17 September 2012

Keemun Black Tea From China - Caffeine Content, Health Benefits, And Other Properties

Keemun is a type of Chinese black tea, originating in Qimen county of Anhui Province, China. This article gives an overview of the caffeine content, health benefits, and other properties of Keemun.
Keemun is primarily produced in Anhui province, but teas in this style have also begun to be produced in nearby Hubei, as well as in Jiangxi, and even in Taiwan. Keemun is usually described as having an earthy aroma, and its overall character is quite different from Indian and Ceylon teas. My personal perspective is that Keemun has a richer, warmer quality, often reminiscent of dried fruit, and in higher grades, a pleasing hint of wood or wood smoke. These teas are rich and full-bodied, and are among my favorite black teas.
Caffeine content:
Although you may be looking for more concrete information, it is hard to generalize about the caffeine content of Keemun. Even though it originates primarily in one region and shares certain aspects of production, Keemun is fairly diverse, coming in different grades. As a general rule though, Keemun is often in the moderate to high end of caffeine content, among teas, which means that it still has considerably less caffeine than a typical cup of coffee. Keemun has historically been used in breakfast blends, where strongly caffeinated teas were desired
Health benefits:
Keemun has actually been the subject of direct scientific study., in association with weight loss in animal studies. There is only a small amount of research referring specifically to this variety of tea, however, so most of what can be said about Keemun must be inferred from general studies about black tea.
Although green tea has a stronger association with supposed "health benefits" in the public consciousness in the United States, this association may be skewed by historical factors. Much of the early research on tea and health was conducted in Japan, where tea is synonymous with green tea. Subsequent research has found substantial evidence that black tea is healthy as well. In the absence of more reserach specifically looking at Keemun, it seems reasonable to conclude that Keemun is likely to have a similar amonut of health benefits to black tea.
Locating high-quality Keemun:
My recommendation, if you want to buy the best Keemun, is to buy exclusively loose-leaf. My experience is that the best Keemun is usually sold by companies that specialize in Chinese tea. Because they store relatively well, Chinese black teas, even those of considerably high quality, tend to be relatively inexpensive, with all but the highest grades (Keemun Hao Ya A and B, and Keemun Mao Feng) costing well under $10 for about 1/4 pound or about 100-125 grams. A few companies, including Rishi Tea, Arbor Teas, and Little Red Cup, sell fair trade certified Keemun, produced in Hubei, Anhui, and Jiangxi provinces, respectively.

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