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Oolong tea

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Oolong tea one of the few pristine and traditional chinese teas. Often refered to as blue tea or dragon tea, Oolong tea is a semi oxidized product derived from the tea plant (camellia sinensis) giving it a unique aroma and composition. Several varieties are produced throughout southeast asia mainly in China (Wuju mountains, Fujian, Guangong) and Taiwan.

Health benefits

A unique tea with unique health benefits.

Oolong is best know for the weight loss properties. In addition of increasing metabolism and promoting fat burn at a higher rate Oolong tea can also … Continue Reading

Weight loss

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Many things have been said about oolong tea. Among the most prominent benefits weight loss certainly stands out.Lets take a moment to learn how drinking Oolong tea can affect your weight and consequently your health.

Studies have shown that Oolong tea does effectively three thing that combined contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a potent stimulant. It increases body metabolism and thus energy consumption. A recent Chinese has shown that by drinking Oolong tea a person experiences and increased energy conumption of about 3% or 70 calories.

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We made this website in the hope to bring to you all the relevant information about Oolong tea.

Best known for its weight loss properties, but also a great pick me up tea after a hard day at work or just as a coffee substitute. Light on the caffeine side with an excuisite fruity aroma it promises to please even the more demanding customers.

So everybody is welcome, read our articles, try some Oolong tea and then decide whether - for weight loss, health benefits of just for pure pleasure - Oolong tea is for you.

Sincerely,

Aileen

Oolong Tea for Weight Loss

In China, Oolong or Wulong tea has long been believed to be beneficial in reducing and maintaining weight, but a study in 1998 confirmed that continous consumption of Oolong tea really does result in body weight reduction. More studies were conducted later on and found that Oolong makes body burn its own fat for energy. The weight reducing benefits of Oolong tea may also be a result of a fact that Oolong tea has absorption blocking potential.

Oolong tea is known to have numerous health benefits. It is not only renowned for its … Continue Reading