01/07/2023
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea..
It's made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used to make green tea and black tea. The difference is in how the tea is processed
The process of oxidation is what creates green, dark, oroolong teas.Green tea is produced from fresh tea leaves that have notundergone oxidation, a chemical reaction that begins when the leaves are exposed to the air and which is responsible for the color and taste of different types of tea. Black tea is created when leaves are fully crushed to enhance oxidation,
and oolong is created when leaves are wilted in the sun and slightly bruised to create partial oxidation
Similar to black and green teas,
Oolong tea contains several vitamins, minerals, and helpful antioxidants. A cup of brewed oolong tea contains small amounts of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains about 38 mg of caffeine. In comparison, a cup of green tea contains about 29mg of caffeine
Some of the main antioxidants in oolong tea, known as tea polyphenols, are theaflavins, thearubigins, and EGCG.
These are responsible for many of its health benefits
Oolong tea also contains L-theanine, an amino acid shown to have positive effects on relaxation and cognitive performance
Oolong tea may help protect against diabetes, improve heart health, help with weight loss, improve brain function, protect against certain cancers, promote tooth and bone strength, help relieve eczema.