Weight loss with Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is made from the same plant which is used to prepare green tea and black tea. The name of this plant is Camellia sinensis. The oolong tea is prepared from the buds,

leaves and stems of this plant. Now you may think that if green tea, black tea and oolong tea all are prepared from same plant then what the difference in these teas is. The difference in these teas is only the process of making. Black tea is prepared by fully fermented process, oolong tea is prepared by partially fermented process and green tea is prepared by unfermented process. Caffeine is present in oolong tea which performs by stimulating heart, muscles and CNS. Oolong tea has two more chemicals like caffeine present in it, namely theophylline and theobromine. 

Process of making Oolong tea

Oolong tea can be consumed either cold or hot but the taste will not be changed in either ways. The counts of infusions and steeping time of the leaves are based on the kind of tea leaves has been used. However oolong tea can be prepared within few minutes by following some simple steps given below. 

To start with the process, take some water in kettle and let it boil. By the time rinse and warm up the tea set. Now add few leaves of oolong tea into the teapot, so that it occupies almost 5% space in the pot. After this just pour the boiled water into the tea pot. You have to push away white colored floating bubbles with the help of its lid that are observed on the top. Now cover the tea pot with lid for some time and let it be steep. The tea is ready for drink. Pour the tea into tea cups and serve your family or guests to taste & smell its marvelous aroma.

Is oolong tea helps in weight loss?

There are many potent antioxidants present in oolong tea that help in improving our metabolism. These antioxidants can boost our metabolism by 10% up to 2 hours after the consumption of oolong tea. It also protects us from chronic diseases. Oolong tea has caffeine which helps in raising our metabolism. Caffeine also helps us in losing weight. On the other hand it has side effect too.

The antioxidants present in oolong tea help to burn body fat much effectively, especially from the upper arm and tummy. It works quite efficiently and shows good results. Oolong tea also helps in regulating our blood sugar level by helping us more balanced and satisfied. 

Is there any side effect of oolong tea?

The people who are sensitive to caffeine should be little careful about the intake of oolong tea because there are few side effects of caffeine has also been notified. If you are planning to add oolong tea to your weight loss program then you are advised to check with your healthcare provider before you do so. If in case, you are pregnant or nursing, or taking any kind of prescribed medicines then also you should discuss with your doctor first. 

What amount of oolong tea is required to lose weight? 

One can have oolong tea twice a day. It will acts as a metabolism booster. It will also help you to burn body fat more quickly. It is a good replacement for a high calorie drinks.