Oolong with ginseng: brewing properties and rules

Tea is one of the most common drinks in the world. In some countries it is even called the elixir of youth.And indeed, some types of tea can significantly improve human health, help to cope with many diseases and add vitality. One of them is oolong with ginseng - the most common type of tea in the East.

The leaves of ginseng oolong are harvested in the fall, when the plant has already fully absorbed all the beneficial substances. It is especially important that by this time a sufficient amount of tannin is formed in the leaves. After collecting the leaves are laid out in the sun and left to wither for a while. In this way, the fermentation process of the future tea is carried out. Then, natural ginseng extract is obtained by grinding ginseng root together with additional healing herbs. For example, holly leaves, licorice root, etc. This combination significantly increases the beneficial properties of tea and its positive effect on the body.

Fermented tea leaves ends at the stage of combining with plant extracts and twisting. Next, the blanks are steamed and fried. The result is brown leaves with a golden sheen that remain green inside. Thanks to this feature, ginseng oolong was called "jade tea."

Raw tea leaves are collected in Taiwan high in the mountains. Tea is also harvested on the mainland in the Chinese province of Fujian in the south.

Oolong tea with ginseng can not be attributed to the varieties of tea with a sharp and tart smell. The aroma of this drink is very gentle, it is usually compared with the smell of orchids. Depending on the degree of strength of the tea, the taste of ginseng becomes softer and more grassy. The finish is sweet and long. But despite the delicacy of taste and aroma, this drink is an invigorating elixir, giving a lot of vitality. At the same time, this drink allows you to relax and distract from external problems.

The healing qualities of oolong with ginseng are truly legendary. In Chinese tradition, in Taiwan and in general throughout the East, this drink is incredibly common and valuable. With it, it is possible to quickly increase concentration, increase efficiency and vigor. That is why green tea with ginseng is recommended to drink with increased mental and physical stress. Also, the medicinal drink helps to improve body resistance, get rid of a headache, and even cleanses the body of toxins. In this case, with his help, it will be possible to reduce anxiety and get rid of stress, to bring the nervous system in order.

Also, the regular use of oolong with ginseng has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, helps to strengthen the vascular walls and arteries, helps to solve the problems of the gastrointestinal tract, reduce cholesterol levels. Another drink significantly improves the complexion, rejuvenating and toning the skin, and also promotes the healing of gums and eliminates bad breath.

But before you brew a healing drink, it is necessary to become familiar with all possible restrictions to its use. Only then will Oolong bring all his benefit without harm. We list the most common cases where a drink may be contraindicated:

• Individual intolerance. You should not drink this tea at once in large portions, if you do not know whether you are allergic to it. You should also be careful women during pregnancy. The body's response to ginseng at this time may be unpredictable.
• Hypertension. Ginseng oolong increases blood pressure, so do not abuse this drink if you have problems with the heart and blood vessels.
• Also, oolong tea is not recommended for children under the age of 12 years., because the drink has an excessively strong stimulating effect on the young body.

In addition, if you simultaneously use any medications that contain ginseng, you should refuse such tea so that there is no overdose of active substances in the body.

We offer you two options for cooking oolong with ginseng.

For the first one, you will need 5 ounces of water and 5-6 small spoons of tea leaves. Typically, this tea is brewed with hot water with a temperature of no more than 80 degrees, and not boiling water, per 1 part of water per 4 parts of leaves. Brewing a drink is necessary for about 40 seconds, no more. Do not leave the drink longer. In this case, you can top up the kettle another 8 or 10 times.

Use a special teapot "Jixing" for brewing. It has a special shape that is best for cooking ginseng with oolong. So you will need less brewing and the preparation of the drink will take a minimum amount of time. You can also pre-heat the kettle a little to reduce heat loss and increase the quality of the prepared tea.

For the second method of making a magic drink, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of tea leaves with hot water. The first portion of water should be immediately drained, and then once again pour water on the leaves for about 15 seconds. After each subsequent brewing, the oolong tea will acquire a different, but no less great taste.

There are several basic rules that should be followed when using oolong with ginseng:

• Drink it only in the morning. Due to the pronounced tonic effect, tea can disrupt all your plans - at night you will not be able to fall asleep, and in the morning you will feel overwhelmed.
• Do not drink on an empty stomach. In this case, weakness and dizziness may occur, which will affect further performance. So instead of a tonic and invigorating effect, you will get quite the opposite.

If you are not in a hurry, you can arrange a real tea ceremony for yourself right at home. Such a ceremony is called Gunfu Cha. For it you will need a special earthenware teapot, several drinking bowls, and also a chahai - special dishes, specially designed for tea, so that all the leaves brew evenly. To start, you should carefully warm the kettle so that the subsequent brewing of the leaves allows them to fully reveal all their taste and aroma. Pour hot water into the kettle of clay, wait a few seconds, and then pour the liquid into the cahay. Next, pour a little oolong with ginseng in the kettle and again fill it with water.

Wait just a few seconds, no more than 20, and pour the healing invigorating drink into bowls. It is important at the time of the ceremony to forget about all the negative thoughts that disturb you. Take your time, enjoy every sip of fragrant oolong.

Due to the fact that oolong ginseng tea is very popular all over the world, many fakes of this variety can be found in the markets. Unscrupulous sellers with great success enjoy the ignorance and lack of experience of some buyers. This is especially true of foreign tourists in the East. Such tea is usually sold in the form of twisted balls of different sizes. They are green, but different shades. Most often, ginseng oolong is light and dark green, as well as golden brown. The aroma of this tea can not be too sharp and pronounced.

Often, sellers decide to save a significant amount and, instead of natural ginseng, put in a mixture of its synthetic analogues and flavors. It may adversely affect your health. In addition, often shredded ginseng root is simply replaced by other herbs.

Therefore, always carefully select the seller and the store in which you are going to make a purchase. Do not think that a bag of herbs bought in the underpass for a penny will be a genuine healing drink. If you buy an oolong tea in an online store, be sure to look at the web for reviews on this supplier or ask your colleagues and friends if they have already made a similar purchase and whether the quality of the goods has satisfied them. Feel free to ask the seller in detail about the origin of tea.

Of course, it is better to buy a similar tea on the manufacturer’s territory But if you do not have such an opportunity, you should not look for the cheapest option, ignoring the quality. After all, tea is not just a drink to quench your thirst or a reason to sit in the kitchen, this is a real healing gift from nature, which, with the right approach, can work wonders with the human body.

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