Benefits Of Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a Chinese tea, which is also referred to as the semi-green tea. The word ‘oolong’ has been derived from Chinese for Black Dragon. The leaves of the oolong tea are taken from the Camellia sinensis plants, which are processed for the purpose. The leaves from the same plant are also used to make green tea. Oolong tea lies somewhere between the green and black tea in oxidation and has a taste much similar to green tea. The tea is fermented, unlike green tea, but the process is halted just before the leaves start changing color (just as in case of black tea).

 

Oolong tea came into being some 400 years ago, in the Fujian Province of China. At that time, a new way of drinking tea in small teacups was evolved, to ensure that its aroma and freshness was retained. This way of drinking tea is still prevalent in China. Today, the leaves feature in two different types, namely Taiwanese oolong and tea from the Wuyi Mountain Province. Oolong tea is associated with a number of health benefits, because of which it is available as diet supplement also. In fact, it is the production process of the tea that imparts it with the health benefits of both green tea and black tea. Let us explore all about the nutritional value and heath benefits of oolong tea.

 

Oolong Tea has been found to comprise of the following nutrients. 

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Drinking Oolong Tea