Dry green tea
The tea bush, from the leaves of which black and green tea is prepared, belongs to the tea family, to the camellia genus. Green and black tea is obtained in the process of multi-stage processing of the leaves of the tea bush. To obtain the leaves from which green tea is prepared, they are steamed, rolled, dried. To obtain black tea, the leaves of the tea bush are dried, rolled, fermented, dried. Fermentation produces polyphenols in the leaves, which give the leaves a black or reddish brown color.
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How is green tea good for you?
Due to the fact that the leaves of the tea bush are not fermented, the beneficial trace elements in green tea are preserved. It was found that after treatment, the amount of vitamins C, P and catechin antioxidants remains practically at the initial level. In addition to these trace elements, tea leaves contain vegetable proteins, which makes the drink very nutritious, as well as zinc, copper, tannin, thein, glutamic acid.
This composition determines the benefits of tea: it has an antimicrobial effect, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, removes radionuclides, stimulates mental and physical activity, restores metabolism, lowers sugar levels and intracranial pressure, stops inflammation, improves blood circulation, and the functioning of the nervous system.
Speaking about the benefits of tea brewed from green leaves, it is impossible not to notice that with proper brewing of useful substances in the drink, much more is saved than in black tea.
Correctly brewed green tea is one that can be kept for no more than 5 minutes. After this time, it turns into a green-yellow drink with a specific taste, which does not cause harm, but also does not bring any benefit. If the tea is kept for only 2 minutes, it will have a tonic effect, if 5 minutes, on the contrary, is soothing. Tea is brewed with water heated to 80 ° C, the kettle is heated to 70-75 ° C. The rate that it is advisable to observe when brewing: 3 grams of leaves per 200 ml of water.
With regular use, properly brewed green tea restores the nervous system, improves concentration, brain activity, and vision.
People who have been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal ulcer with low acidity are advised to drink green tea regularly, because, due to its antibacterial effect and the tannins it contains, it promotes the disinfection and healing of ulcerative lesions. Since tea stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, it is recommended for those with stomach ulcers to brew weak green tea. Drinking tea is recommended three times a day, with meals.
Green tea helps with various poisoning. The benefit of tea in this case is explained by the presence of catechins, which remove toxins and stimulate the kidneys.
Tea has found application in cosmetology. Here its antibacterial, antioxidant and tonic properties are appreciated.
To tone the skin of the face, neck, it can be wiped with cubes of frozen green tea. To benefit from the tea, it is firmly brewed in mineral water.
To prevent hair loss, beauticians recommend daily rubbing strong freshly brewed green tea cooled to the optimum temperature into the scalp. You do not need to wash it off your hair. Judging by the reviews, after 10 days the hair stops falling out.
To get rid of dandruff, they prepare such a remedy: mix strongly brewed green tea, castor oil, vodka - two tablespoons each. The ingredients are well mixed, after which the product is rubbed into the hair roots, the head is covered with a warm cloth. After two hours, the hair can be washed in the usual way. The procedure is carried out at least 2-3 times a week until the dandruff stops appearing.
Contraindications for green tea
Tea can be harmful if you drink it constantly brewed strongly and in large quantities.
The drink should not be carried away by those who have insomnia, heart rhythm disturbances are found. Constant consumption of tea can lead to the accumulation of polyphenols and poisoning, disruption of the liver and kidneys.
Drinking green tea for gout is not recommended, because it contains purine compounds.
It is impossible to wipe your face with cubes of ice tea in case of severe irritation and dehydration of the skin, the presence of dilated vessels on the face, and a cold. Tea, frozen and used for cosmetic purposes, can harm those who suffer from thyroid diseases - it is not recommended to wipe the neck with ice cubes in this case. It is also not advisable to use ice tea to wipe your face in winter - directly or an hour before leaving the room.
Why is black tea useful?
The benefits of tea brewed from black leaves are due to their chemical composition. Black tea contains vitamins C, PP, A, B2, proteins, organic acids, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, iron, theophylline, tannin.
Regular consumption of weak black tea helps to restore metabolism, improve blood circulation and immunity, eliminate cholesterol, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, the drink has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive organs and kidneys.
As with green tea, black tea is important to be able to brew properly. The tea is kept for no more than 5 minutes. Drinking a drink that has been infused for more than half an hour is undesirable, since it is oxidized, and substances hazardous to health are released in it.
The common habit of brewing black tea several times is harmful. It is believed that during the first brewing, about half of the nutrients are extracted from the leaves, with the second - 30%, and with the third - only 10%.
Contraindications for black tea
Tea brewed from black leaves can harm people with impaired nervous system functioning, suffering from increased excitability. If you drink a lot of strong black tea, chronic fatigue and arthritis can develop.
In addition, after strong tea, plaque can remain on the teeth, so after drinking it, you need to brush your teeth.
Drinking black tea with meals is not recommended, as well as taking medications with it.
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