How to Take Oolong Tea for Weight Loss?

Oolong is the traditional Chinese tea. Oolong tea means black dragon tea in Chinese also known as qingcha /dark green tea. It is produced by withering the plant under strong sun and then oxidation before curling and twisting. The oxidation degree can vary from 8-85%, depending on the variety of the tea. This tea is famous in South China and among expatriates in South East Asia. They have variety of flavors namely sweet and fruity with honey aromas, woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with complex aromas. All these varieties depend on how oolong tea is produced. The most famous Chinese tea is produced in Wuyi mountains of North Fuji named as Da Hong Pao. The leaves are either rolled into long leaves or wrap-curled into small beads each with a tail. Here we explain in detail how to take oolong tea for weight loss.

How Does Oolong Tea Help with Weight Loss?

• It contains polyphenol which induces weight loss
• It also has anti-inflammatory effect
• It boosts metabolism by 10% and helps in burning fat
• It regulates blood sugar levels
• It lowers blood cholesterol levels
• It prevents diabetes
• It aids digestion and helps in maintaining healthy digestive system
• It is calorie free beverage

How to Prepare Oolong Tea for Weight Loss

1. Oolong Tea Leaf Weight Loss

Ingredients:

• 3 grams of tea leaves
• 200 ml Hot water

Preparation Time: 5- 10 minutes.

Procedure:

• Heat the 200 ml water to 200-205 degree Fahrenheit.
• Add Oolong tea 3 grams of tea leaves
• Steep it for 3- 10 minutes.
• These leaves can be steeped for about 3 to 5 times.
• This rebrewing with same tea leaves provides best quality tea.
• Strain the tea into a cup before drinking

How it works:

• The polyphenolic compound in the oolong tea is very effective in controlling metabolism of fat in the body and helps in reducing obesity.
• It also acts as antioxidant and removes free radicals from the body.

Repetitions: once/twice daily.

Best time to apply: Morning with breakfast or with evening snack.

Tips: This can be combined with green tea , lemon juice or cinnamon as well.

2. Oolong Tea Bag for Weight Loss

Ingredients:

• 1 oolong tea bag
• 1 cup water

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes.

Procedure:

• Bring a cup of water to boil
• Pour it into cup
• Add the oolong tea bag and let it steep for 5-7 minutes
• Take out the oolong tea bag before drinking

How it works:

• The polyphenolic compound in the oolong tea is very effective in controlling metabolism of fat in the body and helps in reducing obesity.
• It also acts as antioxidant and removes free radicals from the body.

Repetitions: once /twice daily.

Best time to apply: Early morning or evening.

3. Oolong Tea Powder for Weight Loss

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon oolong tea powder
• 1 cup water

Preparation time: 5- 10 minutes.

Procedure:

• Bring a cup of water to boil
• Pour the boiled water in a cup
• Add the oolong tea powder and let it steep for 2-3 minutes
• Strain the tea before drinking.

How it works:

• The polyphenolic compound in the oolong tea is very effective in controlling metabolism of fat in the body and helps in reducing obesity.
• It also acts as antioxidant and removes free radicals from the body.

Repetitions: once/twice daily.

Best time to take: early morning or evening.

Oolong tea is very good for weight loss. It also has lots of benefits namely relieves stress, promotes heart health, boosts immunity, strengthens bones, fights cancer, boosts brain function, improves skin health, protects teeth. Do not consume oolong tea more than twice daily it may cause side effects like anxiety, dehydration, insomnia, depression, stomach upset, headache, anemia, glaucoma, allergy, kidney stones, skeletal fibrosis, nausea and tachycardia. All the above considerations to be noted before consuming oolong tea for weight loss.

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