Saturday, April 12, 2014

Tea: The benefits of a cup in our life

Tea is one of the most liquid consumed by Chileans and has become an important part of our routine habit. Among them, we find varieties like red tea, green, black and white. Here we tell you the benefits.

The benefits of a cup in our life

Now it starts to cool down, a delicious tea in the morning and after lunch looks very appetizing. Not only helps us to maintain a comfortable body temperature despite the cold winter, but also good for us How? So we tell you that tea, in its different variations, you can do very well to your body.

Tea Benefits


  • Blanco. White is the purest of all, because it contains more antioxidants and minerals. The nutritionist explains that " contains the same properties as the green but is 3 times more powerful. It has half the caffeine than green and is slightly diuretic. " Looking to take this tea is recommended to allow the infusion of 3-5 minutes at 75 ° C.


  • Verde: It is considered a "medicine" to everyone because it has a lot of antioxidants, which retard aging, cleanser, removes toxins and is good digestive.  Specialist indicates that "within their components presents minerals sodium, fluoride and vitamins A, B and C, and ideally the infusion is between 2-3 minutes at 75 ° C ".


  • Black. : It is the strongest, since, as the nutritionist explained, "has an oxidation process, more tannin, more body and color." Also contains more caffeine than the previous two so it is recommended to take in the morning, the infusion should be left between 3-4 minutes at 95 ° C.


  • Red: Is post fermented, ie, has a long maturation in wineries, which can even last for years. This presents a more earthy flavor. The expert advised that "three cups per day of fat help control, further reducing cholesterol and is a great diuretic power." We suggest leaving infusion 4 min at 95 ° C.


  • Azul: Blue tea is semi-fermented, which is between green tea (not rusty) and black tea (fermented or oxidized). The nutritionist said that this tea "is credited with being antioxidant properties, strengthens immunity, contains vitamins and minerals, and is diuretic. Like the red tea is said having a fat burning effect. " Expert advised to stop the infusion of 5 minutes at 90 ° C.


The nutritionist advised to take maximum 3 cups of tea a day.  should not abuse, because "to contain caffeine inhibits the absorption of iron can cause anemia. " Furthermore, it is not recommended for pregnant women to be more vulnerable to this condition.

If you are hypertensive you must control the amount of tea you drink a day because they are stimulants and caffeine. Specialist warns that "can increase heart rate and blood pressure. In such cases it may take white tea has less protein or tea less loaded. " Therefore, reducing consumption to 2 cups of tea a day.

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