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05/08/2024
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The history of tea goes back to about 5000 years ago. In the early periods, the extract of the leaves of the tea plant was used as a medicine in China and was used to raise the body temperature.
The consumption of tea as a drink by brewing with water appeared around 1000 BC. Although it is not known exactly how tea became an famous beverage after too many years, the reality is that tea has many medicinal benefits.
Black tea, in particular, has become a popular choice for tea lovers due to its strong aroma. Black tea is also known as the most oxidized variety of tea. The tea plant Camellia Sinensis is harvested at certain times of the year and produced by withering, rolling, oxidation and drying processes.
Depending on the production techniques, tea has becomes as varieties such green, white, black and oolong tea.
Black tea is the most produced and consumed tea in Turkey. More than 250 tons of tea is consumed on average annually. This makes tea the most consumed beverage after drinking water.
When tea is consumed in a balanced way, the powerful antioxidants and caffeine it contains can increase energy levels, improve one’s immunity, improve heart health, control cholesterol levels and regulate one’s weight.
When it comes to losing weight, it is supported by decades of research that green tea is effective in burning fat faster and losing weight. For this reason, researchers have begun to take a closer look at other types of tea and their effects on weight loss. Thus, black tea has become the focus of research on how tea can accelerate fat loss.
The flavonoids found in tea are a type of antioxidant and are the reason for the many health benefits of tea. All types of tea are made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, which means that all varieties contain a group of flavonoids called catechins.
New findings show that black tea also helps with effective weight loss. The health benefits of black tea are known to be related to its ability to promote healthy gut bacteria.
A new study from 2017 found that in mice, black tea acted as a prebiotic by improving digestion.
Mice were divided into four different groups and fed with different diets. The first group of mice received a low-fat, high-sugar diet and the second group received a high-fat, high-sugar diet. The experimental mice in the other two groups were fed the same diets, but one group was given green tea extract and the other black tea extract. All four groups were monitored for four weeks.
The results showed that mice fed a high-fat diet and received tea extract weighed the same as mice fed a low-fat diet alone. Researchers also discovered that black tea increases a healthy gut bacteria called Pseudobutyrivibrio. Black tea mice also had high levels of short-chain fatty acids.
A cup of black tea has only 1 calorie. If you add sweeteners and flavor enhancers, the total amount should be between 10 and 15 calories. By switching to black tea, the amount of calories consumed is significantly reduced.
For comparison, the same glass of sugar cola has 75 calories and the whole can is 150 calories.
Black tea is the tea with the highest caffeine content among real teas. Each cup of black tea can contain 10 to 15 mg of caffeine. Caffeine increases body energy and metabolic rate. This helps the body perform better during exercise and lose weight faster.
However, it’s important to know that getting more caffeine doesn’t necessarily mean better metabolism. It is recommended to consume only up to a maximum of 300 milligrams of caffeine per day. Those who are sensitive to caffeine should also be aware of its side effects and consume less. The same is true for people with high blood pressure and an irregular heart rhythm.
Black tea can help you lose weight as effectively as green tea. You can maximize your weight loss results by combining tea with a healthy diet and an exercise program, with the antioxidant flavonoids in its content developing healthy intestinal bacteria and the effect of caffeine on burning fat.
Drinking tea is also beneficial for your health. Drinking black tea can speed up your metabolism. It is a calorie-free alternative to sugary drinks.
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