There is a lot of advertisement for Wu-yi Tea and miraculous claims of weight loss from drinking this tea. Wu-yi is Oolong tea from the region of Wu-yi in the Fujan Province of China . Oolong Tea has properties that would increase metabolism because of its caffeine. So Wu-yi is Oolong and sometimes it is even referred to as wulong. No matter how you say it, it is Oolong Tea

Oolong tea aids with digestion and decreases the absorption of carbohydrates and fat in the body.


The following Oolong Teas are available at Indigo Tea market :  

Queens China Oolong and Ti Kuan Yin Iron Goddess Oolong

Here is and excellent article by Beth Johnson of Teas ETC. on this subject

http://www.teasetc.com/tea/article.asp?ID=1&Name=Oolong+Tea+Weight+Loss

A health Canada study, published in the Journal of food and toxicology, suggests teas of all kinds may limit cell mutation liked to chronic diseases like cancer

A 15 year Swedish Study of 61,057 women found that those who drank 2 or more cups of tea per day had a 46% lower risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to non tea drinkers.

Now that the weather is becoming warmer and the days longer thirst quenchers are welcome over ice.Any tea enjoyed hot could be consumed iced as well. Did you know that Iced tea is Americas favorite drink. Try it you just might like it.

How to Brew a Perfect Glass of Iced Tea

Follow directions for hot tea, except double the amount of tea used per serving. Sweeten to taste, if desired.  Add ice and stir to chill.  If tea becomes cloudy, this is the sign of an excellent grade of tea.  If this bothers you, add a little boiling water to clarify it.

 

 

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How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Black Tea

Bring fresh cold water to a full boil.  Measure one teaspoon of tea per cup.  If you want stronger tea, use more tea.  Brewing it longer may make it bitter.  Pour boiling water over leaves. Let steep three minutes.  Discard (or compost) leaves.   Add milk, lemon, or sweetener to taste.

 

How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Green or White Tea

Bring fresh cold water to a full boil.  Remove from heat and let cool briefly. Measure one teaspoon of tea per cup.  Don’t overfill the infuser.  Crowded leaves make bitter tea.  Pour hot water over leaves and let steep for two to four minutes. Do not agitate leaves; this makes green tea bitter.  Most green teas can be infused multiple times before the flavor disappears.  Just pour more hot water over the leaves and steep slightly longer. Add sweetener or lemon to taste.

 

How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Fruit or Herbal Tisane

Bring fresh cold water to a full boil.  Measure one heaping teaspoon per cup. Pour boiling water over tisane and steep for 3 to 7 minutes.   Unlike tea, tisanes do not become bitter with longer brewing times.  Add lemon or sweetener to taste.

 

 

 

 According to the  May/June issue of AARP guzzling Green Tea could stall prostate cancer's progress. Researchers at the National Cancer Center in Tokyo, Japan recenly found that men who drank five or more cups of green tea daily were half as likely to get advanced prostate cancer, metastatic. as were those who sipped less than a cup per day. A compund called cataechins found in green tea may reduce risk by controlling the levels of testosterone linked to advance disease.

Yerba Mate contains:
Caffeine (sometimes called mateine): A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, having the effect of warding off drowsiness and restoring alertness.
Theophylline: It is often used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, and can increase blood pressure and renal blood flow.
Theobromine:Is the primary alkaloid found in cocoa and chocolate, and is one of the causes for the mood-elevating effects of chocolate. In medicine, it is used as a diuretic, vasodilator, and myocardial stimulant.

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a small tree native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This evergreen member of the holly family was introduced to modern civilizations by the indigenous Guarani of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. An infusion, brewed from the dried leaves and stems of the tree, is consumed by millions of South Americans as a healthful alternative to coffee. Deemed “The Drink of the Gods” by many indigenous groups in South America and “the green gold of the Indios” by Europeans, yerba mate possesses a multitude of health benefits that have begun to attract the attention of American scientists and consumers

They use it to boost immunity, cleanse and detoxify the blood, tone the nervous system, restore youthful hair color, retard aging, combat fatigue, stimulate the mind, control the appetite, reduce the effects of debilitating disease, reduce stress, and eliminate insomnia.