Longjing tea is a type of green tea that originates from Hangzhou's Longjing Village! It is high in antioxidants, polyphenolic compounds, catechins and has mild astringent, like most green teas. There are many types of this light-yellow tea e.g. Shi Feng, Mei Jia Wu, and Xi Hu.
It has been used for many years, but never gained worldwide popularity; despite amazing health benefits. Weight loss management, stress and anxiety relief, even reduced risks of cancer and heart ailments! See more below...
Longjing Tea Health Benefits!
Improves Health!
1. Helps in Weight Loss: the high oxidant content of this tea, known as catechins, help burn fat inside your body, while increasing your rate of metabolism.
2. Relieves Stress: the soothing properties and amino-acid content e.g. L-Theanine, help to refresh and energise you!
3. Cancer Prevention: this tea's high concentration of catechins and polyphenols reduce the risk of developing several types of cancers.
4. Improves Heart Function: it can lower blood pressure and keep cholesterol levels under control! It can also prevent atherosclerosis and lower risks of heart attacks and coronary problems.
5. Acts as a Great Coffee Substitute: as the tea has moderate amounts of caffeine, it is a healthy substitute for coffee. It can keep you awake without coffee's overpowering effect!
6. Improves Oral Health: consuming the tea's fluorine content on a daily basis reduces bad breath and tooth decay.
Prefer Something Different?
Don't worry! Most green teas taken daily have strong effects on health e.g. decreased risks of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. The amount of tea for different health benefits varies, try at least have 1. However, 3-5 cups daily works very well, most studies suggest.
By consuming more green tea and less coffees, you also cut out the harmful effects of excess caffeine e.g. anxiety, addiction, high blood pressure and poor digestion etc.