Oolong Tea
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What is Oolong Tea?
From its name to its distinctive flavor, oolong tea is all allure. With origins in Taiwan and southeast China, the best oolong tea is produced when tea leaves are oxidized in direct sunlight until they give off a precise and pleasant fragrance – somewhere between apples, orchids, and peaches.Health Benefits of Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is a semi-oxidized tea, meaning it contains a range of antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that protect cells from damage (such as aging, our lifestyle and the environment). All teas contain a high level of antioxidants, but the nutrients found in oolong tea have stronger antioxidant effects than other tea varieties. Oolong tea can lower your risk of diabetes, improve heart health, help with weight management, and offer cognitive support.
One of oolong tea’s best benefits is that it can decrease body fat and boost your metabolism. Research shows that oolong tea increases the number of calories your body burns by up to 3.4%. (https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-oolong-tea) It also offers many nutritional benefits since it is a great source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, niacin and sodium. With all of this information, oolong tea is surely a health-boosting tea option!
FAQ
Does Oolong Tea Contain Caffeine?
Like other black teas, oolong tea does contain caffeine. However, its caffeine content is about midway between black tea and green tea. It’s advised to not exceed 400 milligrams of caffeine in one day. Luckily, one cup of oolong tea only contains about 38 milligrams of caffeine!
What Does Oolong Tea Taste Like?
Oolong tea has a distinct flavor with a natural sweetness to it. The best way to find out is to taste it yourself!