To lose weight by taking white tea, it is recommended to consume 1.5 to 2.5 g of the herb per day, which is equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of tea per day, which should be consumed preferably without adding sugar or sweetener. In addition, its consumption should be done 1 hour before or after meals, because caffeine can decrease the absorption of nutrients from the diet.
White tea can be found in its natural form or in capsules, with prices ranging from 10 to 110 reais, depending on the amount and whether the product is organic or not.
What is white tea for?
White tea besides helping to detoxify and improve the functioning of the body, also has other health benefits like:
- Increase metabolism by containing caffeine;
- Stimulate fat burning by containing polyphenols and xanthines, substances that act on fat;
- Combat fluid retention, being diuretic;
- Avoid premature aging by containing polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants;
- Prevent cancer, especially the prostate and stomach, due to the richness in antioxidants;
- Relieving stress by containing L-theanine, a substance that favors the production of pleasure and well-being hormones;
- Reduce inflammation by containing antioxidants catechins;
- Prevent atherosclerosis as it helps to clear cholesterol from blood vessels;
- Fight viruses and bacteria in the body;
- Reduce blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
White tea is produced from the same plant as the green tea, Camellia sinensis, but the leaves and sprouts that are used in its production are taken from the still young plant.
How To Make Tea
White tea should be made in the ratio of 2 shallow teaspoons to each cup of water. During the preparation, the water must be heated until the formation of small bubbles begins, extinguishing the fire before it starts to boil. Then add the plant and cover the container, letting the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.
White Tea Recipes
To increase consumption, this drink can be used in recipes like juices, vitamins and gelatins, as shown below.
1. Suchá of Pineapple
Ingredients
- 200 ml white tea;
- ½ lemon juice;
- 2 pineapple slices;
- 3 leaves of mint or 1 teaspoon of ginger zest.
How to prepare: Mix all the ingredients in the blender and drink ice cream.
2. White tea gelatine
Ingredients
- 600 ml of water;
- 400 ml white tea;
- 2 envelopes of lemon jelly.
Preparation: Mix the water and the tea, and dilute the gelatine according to the instructions of the label.
In addition to being found in the natural form, it is also possible to buy this fruit-flavored tea such as lemon, pineapple and peach. Make the best choice by comparing with the benefits of green tea.
Who should not use
Although it contains lower levels of caffeine, this drink should not be consumed by pregnant or lactating women, and by people with problems such as high blood pressure, gastric ulcers, diabetes, and insomnia.
