Fat Reducing Tea

[Thomas Promise]

Questions & Answers Used in the Orient for thousands of years. Blocks fattening effects of carbohydrates. Clarifies the skin, giving it a healthy glow. Journal of Medical Investigation, University of Tokushima Suntory Research Center in Osaka, Japan Archives of Dermatology, Shiga University of Medical Science Bencao Shiyi (The Compendium of Materia Medica) Question: What Is Wu-Long?

 

Answer: Wu-Long is a rare Chinese type of tea halfway between green and black in oxidation. Although Wu-Long's taste is more akin to green tea than black tea, it does not have the stridently grassy vegetal notes that typify green tea. Wu-Long has a nuanced flavor profile. It is strong yet faintly sweet.

 

The term "Wu-Long" means "black dragon" in Chinese; various legends describe the origin of this curious name. In one legend, the owner of a tea plantation was scared away from his drying tea leaves by the appearance of a black snake; when he cautiously returned several days later, the leaves had been oxidized by the sun and gave a delightful brew.

 

 

 

Question: How is Wu-Long Produced?

 

Answer: The production of delicious Wu-Long tea requires time-honored tradition and outstanding craftsmanship. Tea leaves are picked on the morning of a clear day. They are picked in units consisting of one bud and three leaves and exposed to the sun. This is the first stage. The second stage is to dry them indoors to promote fermentation. The most crucial part in the production of Wu-Long tea is when to stop fermentation. As Wu-Long tea is fermented to some extent, it is called semi-fermented tea. Experience is required to idenifty the best time to stop the fermentation, which is when the leaves are 30% red and 70% green. After this, they are rubbed repeatedly to generate good flavor, aroma and texture. Then they are dried using charcoal. At the final stage, a tea master grades the quality according to the flavor and characteristics of each batch. China's Fujian Chaye Jin Chukou Gongsi (Tea Import and Export Corporation and Fujian Tea Association) exports Wu-Long to Japan and the rest of the world.

 

 

 

Question: Why is Wu-Long Good for Health?

 

Answer: Teas contain a number of ingredients that have an influence on the human body. The quantities and percentages of these ingredients differ widely depending on the extent of fermentation. Green tea contains a wealth of one ingredient called "catechin," while Wu-Long tea contains a large quantity of polyphenol. According to research, it has become clear that polyphenol is the ingredient that generates the delicious flavor unique to Wu-Long tea and also promotes beauty and health.

 

 

 

Question: How Does Wu-Long Burn Fat?

 

Answer: In China, tea has historically been used as a medicine. Many studies have been carried out up to the present day about the effects of tea. It has been known for some time that tea helps to control body fatness, and this is common knowledge in China. A Chinese classical pharmaceutical book called the Bencao Shiyi (The Compendium of Materia Medica) states, "Drinking tea for a long time will make one live long and stay in good shape without becoming too fat and too heavy."

 

Why does weight gain occur? Among other food items taken into your body through meals every day, sugar and fat are synthesized into triglyceride in the liver and the small intestine, which are then carried in the bloodstream into various other tissues in the body. More triglyceride than any other kind of fat is contained in the human body and is used as a source of energy for life support and physical activities. Excess amounts of triglyceride will be deposited within fat cells. This is the mechanism of fat metabolism in which an excess accumulation of triglyceride in the body causes weight gain.

 

Polyphenol in Wu-Long tea is effective in controlling body fatness. Specifically, it activates the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving triglyceride. It has been confirmed that the continuous intake of Wu-Long tea contributes to enhancing the function of fat metabolism and to controlling obesity.

 

Studies were conducted to verify the effect of Wu-Long on the prevention of body fatness. In one study, lab animals were divided into three groups: One was a control group that was given normal feed and water; another was given high-calorie feed containing extra fat and water; while the third group was given the same kind of high-calorie feed but with Wu-Long tea as a drink. All the animals weighed the same before the experiments but weighed differently six weeks later according to their groups. The two groups of high-calorie-fed animals gained more weight than the control group with the normal feed, and no weight difference was observed between the two groups of high-calorie-fed animals. If you wish to be among the select few to experience the slimming and health-enhancing power of Premium Wu-Long, you must order now. This rare tea is not sold in stores, and supplies are very limited. Only 1,350 units of Premium Wu-Long remain in stock, and these are expected to move very quickly. The next shipment from Mt. Wu Yi Shan will not arrive before February 23, 2006. Because of limited supplies, we must limit orders to 6 per customer at this time. Please, to avoid disappointment, don’t delay.

 

 

 

As much as we’d like to, we cannot guarantee this special low price when our second shipment arrives in February. At that time, the price will be substantially higher.

Hurry... Supplies Limited! A full-bodied, hearty yet sweet premium tea with hints of chestnut. Imported directly from Mt. Wu Yi Shan in China’s Fujian Province. Not available in stores. Due to very high demand, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Because of limited supplies, we must limit orders to 6 per customer at this time.

 

Premium Wu-Long Slimming Tea

Regular Price: $79.95 Burns 157% more fat than green tea. Not available in stores. Today's Price: $37 (30-Day Supply) Imported directly from Mt. Wu Yi Shan, China Questions & Answers Testimonials But when the fat cells of the two groups of animals were compared, the quantity of the visceral fat and that of the subcutaneous fat of the group of animals that were given Wu-Long tea was smaller than that of the other group. It was also proven that even when animals were given fatty food, if they were also given Wu-Long tea, they were prevented from becoming obese without any effect on their growth.

 

In another clinical test, 75 overweight individuals between 22 and 68 years of age were asked to consume a drink made by infusing two packs of Wu-Long tea in water, once in the morning and once in the afternoon for six weeks. They were also asked to refrain from receiving any dietary treatment or taking any exercise.

 

Echography sensors were placed at a spot 3 cm to the right of the naval of each of the subjects to measure the thickness of their subcutaneous fat. Compared with readings before the test, the thickness of subcutaneous fat decreased by about 4 mm on average after completion of the study.

 

 

As for triglycerides, the serum triglyceride level in some people who had a level higher than the standard before the test clearly fell after the test. It was also confirmed that the serum total cholesterol level in some people who had a level higher than the standard before the test clearly dropped and improved. In addition, 97% of those who participated in the test lost weight. Through the animal and clincial tests, it was confirmed that the continous intake of Wu-Long tea prmotes the function of fat metabolism and contributes to controlling body fatness.

 

In another study published in the August 2003 edition of the Journal of Medical Investigation, scientists from Japan's University of Tokushima School of Medicine found that people who drank two cups a day of Wu-Long experienced 157% greater fat-burning results than those who drank the same amount of authentic Japanese green tea.

 

 

 

Question: Is Wu-Long Safe?

 

Answer: Yes. Unlike ephedra and other herbal supplements, which carry unfavorable side effects (such as the "jitters"), Wu-Long has been shown in scientific study after scientific study to be very beneficial to one's health and well-being.

 

It is a known cancer fighter and helps treat diabetes by "blunting" the rise in blood sugar secondary to eating carbohydrates. Home Customer Support: WulongPremiumTea@aol.com

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[chef4u]

Very, very interesting post above!! Do you know where to find Wu-long tea?

 

Here is another article discussing 'White Tea'. Another excellent sorce for anti-oxidant benefits and fat burning properties. White tea is showing up in gourmet markets through out the USA. Such markets as Whole Foods or Fresh Market, Inc. However, some of these manufacturer's are blending white tea with other types of tea to keep the cost affordable to the consumer. It is expensive by itself. When I was in China afew months ago, my SO and I went to various tea shops to find these teas. It was very expensive in China as well.

 

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White Tea

 

I'm sure you've heard of black and green tea, but white?

 

Black tea has been fully fermented during processing, and green has not been fermented at all. Oolong teas are somewhere in the middle. So what is 'white tea'?

 

Well, just like those other teas, white tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant. But the leaves are picked and harvested before the leaves open fully, when the buds are still covered by fine white hair. Hence the name. White tea is scarcer than the other traditional teas, and quite a bit more expensive.

 

White tea is similar to green tea, in that it's undergone very little processing and no fermentation. But there is a noticable difference in taste. Most green teas have a distinctive 'grassy' taste to them, but white tea does not. The flavour is described as light, and sweet. You should steep white tea in water that is below the boiling point.

 

If you are drinking tea for your health, you may want to consider white teas. There is also considerably less caffeine in white tea than the other varieties (15mg per serving, compared to 40mg for black tea, and 20mg for green). Some studies have also shown that white tea contains more active cancer-fighting antioxidants than green tea.

 

As with all teas, there are many varieties of white tea, with poetic names such as: white peony, golden moon, silver needle and white cloud. White teas are produced mostly in China and Japan, but the Darjeeling region of India also produces some fine white teas.

 

 

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Asian market.

[Dan R]

I don't know about reducing with Oo-Long Tea. I drank it for all the years I have been over weight. It is the tea that used to be referred to as Chinese Restaurant Tea. If I believe the redused fat benefit I guess my weight could have been even worse.

[Thomas Promise]

Very, very interesting post above!!  Do you know where to find Wu-long tea?

 

Here is another article discussing 'White Tea'.  Another excellent sorce for anti-oxidant benefits and fat burning properties.  White tea is showing up in gourmet markets through out the USA.  Such markets as Whole Foods or Fresh Market, Inc.  However, some of these manufacturer's are blending white tea with other types of tea to keep the cost affordable to the consumer.  It is expensive by itself.  When I was in China afew months ago, my SO and I went to various tea shops to find these teas.  It was very expensive in China as well.

 

SPORTS ALLIANCE®

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Consulting Services For Athletics & Food Industry

 

White Tea

 

I'm sure you've heard of black and green tea, but white?

 

Black tea has been fully fermented during processing, and green has not been fermented at all. Oolong teas are somewhere in the middle. So what is 'white tea'?

 

Well, just like those other teas, white tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant. But the leaves are picked and harvested before the leaves open fully, when the buds are still covered by fine white hair. Hence the name. White tea is scarcer than the other traditional teas, and quite a bit more expensive.

 

White tea is similar to green tea, in that it's undergone very little processing and no fermentation. But there is a noticable difference in taste. Most green teas have a distinctive 'grassy' taste to them, but white tea does not. The flavour is described as light, and sweet. You should steep white tea in water that is below the boiling point.

 

If you are drinking tea for your health, you may want to consider white teas. There is also considerably less caffeine in white tea than the other varieties (15mg per serving, compared to 40mg for black tea, and 20mg for green). Some studies have also shown that white tea contains more active cancer-fighting antioxidants than green tea.

 

As with all teas, there are many varieties of white tea, with poetic names such as: white peony, golden moon, silver needle and white cloud. White teas are produced mostly in China and Japan, but the Darjeeling region of India also produces some fine white teas.

 

 

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Richard try this link if you wish to buy some or get more info.

 

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[chef4u]

I don't know about reducing with Oo-Long Tea. I drank it for all the years I have been over weight. It is the tea that used to be referred to as Chinese Restaurant Tea. If I believe the redused fat benefit I guess my weight could have been even worse. 

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yea Dan...same here. In addition, I was tall and had brown hair. Now, since drinking tea, eating cheetos, collecting blue thingies and waiting for my love one to come to the US, I am short, gray hair and (we won't go there.......

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