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Additional Health Benefits

WuYiTea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:49:32 CST

Tea and Cholesterol

According to Dutch research, drinking tea protects against the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries, especially in women. Results indicated that people who drank one to two cups of tea a day were 46% less likely to develop severe atherosclerosis, rising to 69% in those who drank four cups of tea a day. The protective benefit of tea was most pronounced among women. The authors acknowledge that at least in the West, people who drink tea generally have a healthier lifestyle and diet, which may account for the findings. In this study, for example, the researchers found that people who drank more tea tended to be lean, had a healthy diet, and smoked less. However the fairly high levels of antioxidant flavonoids in black tea are thought to protect against arterial plaques, the fatty deposits that clog arteries, by preventing fat from being deposited on artery walls (Archives of Internal Medicine 1999;159:2170-2174).

Tea and Cancer

In a study carried out in Japan over a ten-year period, consumption of 3 or more cups of tea a day was shown to reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancer (Cancer Lett. 2001, 167,175-82).
In Japan, The Saitama Cancer Research Institute has discovered that women with a history of breast cancer who drank 5 cups of tea daily were 50% less likely to have a recurrence than women who drink none or less than 5 daily cups. In a separate study, drinking strong tannin-rich tea has been shown to benefit genetic haemochromatosis, since tannates and other ligands inhibit the absorption of iron (BMJ no. 7168 (7th Nov ’98) p1330).
A Chinese study has shown that men who drink at least 1 cup of tea per week for 6 months have a reduced risk of cancer of the colon, rectum or pancreas (Int. J. Cancer 1997, 70, 255-258).
A joint US-Chinese study carried out in China compared tea consumption among 133 stomach cancer patients, 166 patients with colonic gastritis and 433 people with no stomach disease. They found that people who drank one to three cups of tea daily had a 30% lower rate of stomach cancer, whilst those who drank more than three cups had a 61% lower rate (International Journal of Cancer, May 2001).

Tea and Infection

A study carried out at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School has indicated the mechanism by which tea is able to help fight infections. Immune T cells in the body are can recognise antigens such as those found in tumour cells, bacteria, parasites and fungi, and then stimulate the production of antibodies to fight infection. Once exposed to antigens, the T cells remember them when exposed again, thus developing immunity. Now similar antigens have been found in tea, and the researchers discovered that the tea antigens tea were able to prime the T cells to remember how to respond to subsequent antigens, even when the source of the antigens was bacterial, thus helping to provide natural resistance. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). Dr Yoshimasa Yamamoto, of Showa University in Japan, says green tea contains chemicals called catechins that "show strong antibacterial activity" against helicobacter, a bacterium which earlier this decade was discovered to be the cause of the majority of stomach ulcers. "The level required for such activity… is easily reached in the stomach after drinking a cup of green tea," he told the American Society of Microbiology's annual conference. And a Dutch team has found that garlic, even in low concentrations, especially when taken in conjunction with chemicals that reduce stomach acidity, also inhibits the growth of Helicobacter.

Tea and Skin

Dr. Stephen Hsu, a cell biologist in the Medical College of Georgia Department of Oral Biology, previously helped determine that polyphenols in oolong tea help eliminate free radicals, which can cause cancer by altering DNA, and can safeguard healthy cells while promoting the death of cancer cells. Now he reports that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the most abundant oolong tea polyphenol, can reactivate dying skin cells. Dr. Hsu believes this may lead to potential benefits for skin conditions such aphthous ulcers, psoriasis, rosascea, wrinkles and wounds. (J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2003).
Epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, an antioxidant found in oolong tea is at least 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E at protecting cells and their genetic material, DNA, from damage believed to be linked to cancer, heart disease and other potentially life-threatening illnesses, according to research carried out at the University of Kansas Lawrence. The antioxidant has twice the antioxidant benefit of resveratrol, found in red wine. Oolong tea has another advantage over vitamin E in that excessive amounts of antioxidants found in water soluble oolong tea are excreted by the body, whilst the body absorbs and retains fat-based vitamins such as vitamin E, even at potentially harmful levels.

Tea and the Heart

A US study has shown that drinking at least one cup of tea a day can reduce the risk of heart attack by 44%. The health benefits are thought to be derived from ingredients known as flavanoids, a type of antioxidant found in all types of tea. Flavanoids are thought to neutralise the effect of free radicals, a highly reactive molecule which travels around the body causing chemical reactions which can damage cells, including those in the heart tissues.
A previous Dutch investigation of more than 800 men between 65 and 84 showed that drinking even more tea - between three and four cups a day - decreased risk of death from coronary heart disease by 58%. Another study has shown that drinkers of one or more cups of black tea a day are 40% less likely to suffer a heart attack than non-drinkers, whilst coffee seems to have no significant effect on heart attack risk (American Journal of Epidemiology 1999;149:162-167). Numerous studies have proved the cardiovascular benefits of green tea. But black tea also has benefits for the heart say researchers from the University of Arizona. A study of 3,430 adults in Saudi Arabia found that those who drank more than 6 cups per day of black tea had a more than 50% lower risk of coronary heart disease compared to tea abstainers, even after adjusting for other factors such as smoking, diet and obesity.

Authentic Tea Suppliers

WuYiTea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:47:52 CST

Authentic wu-yi tea is a must for anyone looking to lose weight and improve overall health. Cheap imitations and teas that do not undergo time honored traditional methods are low in quality and lack 100% purity.

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Carefully following a strict process of production and delivering the finest teas, Wu-Yisource continues to strengthen their reputation as the supreme supplier of wu-yi tea.

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Scientific Studies

WuYiTea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:57:58 CST

Tea and Weight Loss

Oolong tea appears to speed up calorie burning, including fat calorie burning, according to researchers from the University of Geneva in Switzerland. The study authors report that, compared with placebo, treatment with green tea was associated with a "significant increase" (+4%) in daily energy expenditure. They believe that the caffeine interacts with the flavonoids in tea to alter the body's use of norepinephrine, a chemical transmitter in the nervous system, and increase the rate of calorie burning (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 1999).
Thirty-eight men were assigned to one of two groups, and were asked to drink a bottle of oolong tea daily, containing either 22mg or 690mg
of catechins. After twelve weeks the high catechin group showed a significant reduction in body mass index, waist circumference and body-fat mass compared with the low dose group. (Am J Clin Nutr 2005; 81: 122-9).

"The continuous intake of oolong tea promotes the function of fat metabolism and contributes to controlling obesity."

A clinical test was carried out on 75 people between 22 and 68 years old who were obese merely because of overeating and/or lack of physical exercise. They were asked to consume a drink made by infusing two packs of oolong tea in water, once in the morning and once in the afternoon for six weeks. They were also asked to refrain from receiving any dietary treatment or taking any exercise.
Echography sensors were placed at a spot 3 cm to the right of the naval of each of the subjects to measure the thickness of their subcutaneous fat. Compared with readings before the test, the thickness of subcutaneous fat decreased by about 4 mm on average after completion of the test program.
As for triglycerides, the serum triglyceride level in some people who had a level higher than the standard before the test clearly fell after the test. It was also confirmed that the serum total cholesterol level in some people who had a level higher than the standard before the test clearly dropped and improved. In addition, 67% of those who participated in the test lost weight. Through the clinical tests, it was confirmed that the continuous intake of oolong tea promotes the function of fat metabolism and contributes to controlling obesity.
Source: oolongtea.org

Harvesting Wu Yi Tea

WuYiTea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:21:38 CST

How your tea is produced is too important a matter for you to take for granted. It is the crux of the whole question of what you get for your money. And there is a vital difference in the harvesting processes of different Wu-Yi tea. What you really get for your money is determined by where a tea is grown and how it is harvested.

The most fertile and mineral-rich land you’ll find anywhere in China isMt. Wu Yi Shan. It is from here that authentic wu-yi tea originates from. Harvesting wu yi is a very specific process and only Authentic Tea Suppliers will take great care and attention to detail to provide the very best experience.

Wu Yi Harvesting Process

Wu-Yi Tea is picked in units consisting of one bud and three leaves, generally early in the morning. Immediately upon plucking, the leaves are exposed to the sun to dry and age in direct mountain-side sun light for a determined period of time, depending on the season.

Once the leaves are dry, they are gently shaken into bamboo baskets to lightly tenderize the outer edges (this is the secret to our distinct, robust flavor). Then the leaves are spread out on hand-woven Chinese drying mats, where they are left to cure for up to 72 hours. Due to the timely manner this process takes, some companies try to cut thisout of the production method by fire-drying their leaves. Doing so takes away from the purity and quality of the tea. Authentic Suppliers will carefully follow the time honored traditional methods and provide drinkers with the highest quality and best experience possible.

Following this, the leaves are moved indoors to promote fermentation. The most critical part in the production process is when to stop fermentation. Experienced tea suppliers will know exactly when to halt the fermenting process to ensure the most potent and palatable Wu-Yi tea available.

The leaves are then hand-rubbed to break them at the molecular level. Not only does this generate a tasteful aroma and flavour, it helps to release the fat-burning catechins and enzymes so your body is able to absorb them more quickly and easily. (another critical step that is often neglected at many tea plants, which significantly hinders the weight loss effects). Now, the tea particles are then sorted through and further quality checks are performed to ensure the ultimate tea experience.

Authentic Tea Supplier

One such authentic tea supplier we have found is Wu-Yi Source. With over 37 years experience and one of the ONLY companies from the west to own a piece of Mt. Wu Yi Shan, and one of the ONLY distributors to supply AUTHENTIC Wu-Yi tea, you can be sure your tea is the real deal.

Wu-Yi Tea - The Natural Fat Burner Home

WuYiTea — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:41:07 CST

For nearly five centuries, many Asian people have relied upon the numerous health benefits and medicinal qualities of wu-yi tea. Named for the mountainous region of China where it is harvested, Mt. Wuyi Shan, this type of tea is more familiarly known as oolong or wu long, and today, it is gaining more and more attention as a natural way to effectively lose weight.

The complex fermenting process of creating this type of tea gives it different, yet distinctive flavor, and like fine wine, wu-yi will also vary in aroma and fullness. Described as robust, and not much unlike coffee with its rich, roasted flavor, this type of tea has recently been touted by many as a natural, safe answer to weight loss.

What draws most people to wu-yi tea is the natural fat burning qualities contained within the tea. With the vast amounts of crazy diets and all sorts of concoctions pushed upon dieters, more and more people are becoming concerned about just what they're putting into their bodies.

A substance naturally found in wu-yi known as polyphenol is also found in green and black teas, but in a lower concentration. Polyphenol stimulates a biological process called lipolysis, which simply means the break down of fat cells. The polyphenol causes this by activating certain enzymes that work to dissolve triglycerides (fats) in the body, which in turn, raises the resting metabolic rate actually making it easier to lose weight and control excess pounds.

If you are interested in researching and purchasing wu-yi tea from an authentic tea supplier, you may wish to visit Easy Weight Loss Tea which specializes in tea from China, the birth place of wu yi tea. An authentic supplier will take great care and detail in providing tea to their customers. Easy Weight Loss Tea is an established company providing the finest authentic natural teas available.

Currently available is a FREE Trial offer for a limited time. This is the perfect opportunity to sample wu yi and experience for yourself the fat burning power and wonderful health benefits wu-yi tea delivers.

With several hundred years of use dating back through many ancient Chinese cultures, the positive health benefits are hard to dispute as more and more people discover the connection between weight loss, good health, and drinking wu-yi tea.