Almost every one of us indulges daily with hot, aromatic tea that has a lot of types and tastes, with and without additives, they also differ in their properties. In this article we will talk about the two most popular types of tea, black and green. In fact, they are made from one plant, the difference is only in the method of processing this or that tea, but the most important difference between them is the effect on the human body. Black tea goes through a longer processing path before going to store shelves, and green tea practically skips all these processes, and for this reason many people consider this type to be more useful, and is this really what we will examine in detail.
Basically, we only hear about the benefits of black and green tea, this is primarily due to advertising that manufacturers use to increase sales of their products. Green tea differs from black not only in color but also in taste, it has a light grassy note, slightly tart and at the same time fresh. Black tea is heavier, has a rich and astringent taste, in its aroma you can catch a honey note. High-quality tea in no case should not be bitter, it is best to opt for large leaf tea. Green tea has a color from pale yellow turning into greenish, black - from orange with a red note to dark brown.
The composition of both types of tea includes such components: 1. Tannin - it has an anti-inflammatory effect, also bactericidal and astringent. This substance in green tea contains twice as much as in black. 2. Catechins are excellent antioxidants, they will help strengthen immunity, as well as reduce the number of microbes in the body. 3. Theonin - is an analogue of caffeine, it is slightly softer, but it has the same effect as caffeine - it activates the brain, gives energy, invigorates. 4. Vitamins P, B1, B2, K and C, all these vitamins are part of black and green tea, but in green tea they are many times more since it almost does not undergo processing.
The composition of tea has been studied for a long time by different scientists, but at the same time they have not completely disclosed all the ingredients that are included in it, at the moment it is known that tea plants include at least 130 chemicals. Of these, 30-50% are extractive - this means that they dissolve in water and completely enter our body. The largest number of extracts is in green tea, about 50%, in black tea about 35%, and also it decreases depending on the age of the tea and how it was stored.
Now we analyze in more detail the benefits and harms of tea. The benefits of black tea: 1. Stimulates the cardiovascular system 2. Improves kidney and digestion 3. Enhances cerebral circulation, thereby reducing the risk of stroke 4. Improves skin condition and appearance 5. Cleanses the body of accumulated toxins 6. Activates metabolism 7. Serving lemon tea reduces the risk of cell degeneration into cancer 8. It contains tannin which reduces the number of bacteria, black tea will help with diseases of the throat 9. I also use black tea in cosmetology to relieve puffiness and eye fatigue, as well as rejuvenation compresses
The benefits of black tea are great, but there are also negative, even harmful aspects of drinking tea, but they are much less than the benefits that can not please all lovers of this drink. The harm of black tea: 1. Strong black tea stains tooth enamel 2. Pregnant women should not drink more than 2 cups of tea per day, as it contains caffeine, and it can reduce the weight of the fetus 3. Hot tea irritates the esophagus and stomach, which can lead to diseases of the digestive system or even organ deformation 4. Tea is worth drinking immediately after brewing, after 20 minutes of infusion, the oxidation process begins and you will receive all the harm of black tea to the fullest
To avoid all the troubles and enjoy tasty and healthy tea, you need to not only choose the right product, but also be able to cook it. In China, to drink tea you need to conduct a whole ceremony, it is not only beautiful, but also makes the drink surprisingly tasty and healthy. The British call themselves connoisseurs and connoisseurs of this drink, who claim that only they know how to properly brew and serve tea, here are some tips:
1. The taste of tea directly depends on the quality of the water, for cooking you need to use pure spring water or one that has been thoroughly cleaned of heavy metals. 2. In no case should tea be brewed in iron utensils; this should be done in china or, in extreme cases, in glass. The Chinese are very reverent and carefully approach the choice of dishes, it should be made of special breathing clay. 3. It is also not a little important point to properly heat the water, namely, bring it to the desired temperature. Water only needs to be brought to a boil, which means that when small bubbles begin to rise en masse from the bottom, then you need to remove it from the fire. It is important not to overexpose the water otherwise it will destroy most of the beneficial substances in tea, and boiled water is also harmful to the body for a long time, but if you do not hold water then the tea will simply not be brewed. 4. In a teapot with a teapot, pour 2/3 of the water from the volume of the kettle itself. Black leaf tea should be brewed no longer than 5 minutes. If the tea is finely leafed, 3-4 minutes will suffice. When tea is brewed, add hot water to the brim, let stand for another minute and serve.
Green tea, as already mentioned, practically does not undergo processing, for its production you only need to collect young leaves from the bushes and dry at the right temperature and suitable conditions. The beneficial properties of green tea are proven not only by many years of experience, but also by official laboratories. The benefits of green tea: 1. Normalizes digestion and speeds up metabolism 2. Improves the functioning of the liver, kidneys and intestines 3. With regular use, teeth and gums strengthen 4. There is a lot of zinc in tea, which helps strengthen nails, hair growth, and also accelerates wound healing 5. Helps fight fatigue 6. Vitamin P that is present in tea helps strengthen blood vessels and makes them more elastic 7. It lowers blood sugar and also protects the liver from toxins. 8. In addition to all this, tea is also used in cosmetology in the form of compresses or frozen to wipe the face. The skin becomes soft, healthy and fresh.
The benefits of green tea are very great and can be described for a very long time. Green tea contains many trace elements that not only benefit our body, but can also be harmful in some cases. The harm of green tea: 1. Due to the high content of theophylline, green tea is not recommended for people with irritability 2. It is also worth consuming in large quantities for pregnant women, people who suffer from stomach ulcers or serious liver diseases 3. A large amount of green tea leaches iron from the body 4. You should not drink during the temperature, since the composition includes components that will only increase it even more. If the tea is properly prepared and has an acceptable temperature, then it will bring only pleasure.
In order not to harm green tea, you need to properly prepare it. Brewing green tea is practically no different from the black brewing process, only the infusion time is from 8 to 10 minutes. You can squeeze hot water into a teapot about three times; this will in no way affect the taste and aroma of tea.
How to choose the right tea? Several rules will help us with this; they apply to all types of tea. 1. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the color of the leaves, it must be uniform, for black tea from brown to black. Green tea can have several shades, but exclusively green, from light to dark. 2. All tea should have almost the same size of leaves, no matter what kind it is, but they are divided into three: 1) Loose tea is the most popular tea, it is packaged in metal or cardboard packaging, individual tea leaves with various additives that have differences in leaf size. 2) Pressed - less popular, these are briquettes weighing 2-2.5 kg. 3) Extracted - are tea concentrates, it is a powder or granules that are synthesized chemically, such extracts are used in tea bags. 3. In a quality tea there should be no foreign matter such as sticks, dust or other garbage. 4. The stronger the twisted leaves of tea, the better it is, it will also have a rich taste and strength. Also, more twisted tea leaves are easier to store and it does not lose its taste for a long time, and therefore this tea will fully give its aroma and taste when brewed. 5. High quality tea should have a moisture content of about 3-6%. Strongly overdried tea easily turns into a peel if rubbed between the fingers, it is neither tasty nor healthy. And if the humidity is higher than indicated, then there is a risk that such tea will mold, and this is very dangerous. 6. To choose the right tea, you need to smell it, it should not smell like burnt, mold, metal or anything else, the smell of good tea is usually not sharp and has a grassy touch. 7. The inscription China National Tea & Native Product Import & Export Corp should be written on the packaging of real Chinese tea, if you see that only Made in China is written, be sure that such tea never crossed even the borders of this state, much less produced there. With Indian tea a little more complicated, it is produced by several large companies at once, so Made in India can guarantee that the tea is produced there. But to make sure you look for the inscriptions Packed in Sri-Lanka or Davenport and A. Toch, then you can be sure that you have real Ceylon tea.
Now you know how to choose the right tea and how to prepare it in order to get the maximum benefit and pleasure, do not be afraid of this drink, the main thing is to know the measure of consumption and then each tea party will bring only benefit and joy.