Next to coffee, tea is the second most popular beverage drunk every day by millions of people all over the world. Tea leaves contain a wealth of biologically and chemically active compounds which affect our health. Whether it’s positive or negative depends on what kind you choose. If we really want this drink to bring us health benefits, we should choose red tea, e.g. the world famous Pu-erch variety.

This variety of tea, just like many others, including green tea, came to Europe from the Far East, from distant China. Its history dates back to the 7th century when it began to be grown in Yunnan province and was initially reserved only for emperors of the Tang dynasty ruling at that time. Today, it is still produced in the southern part of China and Taiwan has become an equally important producer.

Before we get into all the slimming and health benefits of red tea, it is worth taking a closer look at its unique flavour and aroma which distinguish it from other tea varieties. This is because its leaves undergo a process of fermentation which gives them their characteristic red colour.

Then, red tea undergoes multiple, long ageing processes, in the case of some varieties even lasting several dozenyears, which makes it arouse admiration with its unique taste. It varies for many varieties of this tea, and there are three known ones available for sale such as:

As with many other plants, red tea owes its unique health benefits to the substances in its composition. It is these substances that have an active and positive effect on the body and make us feel better with every cup of Pu-erch and, most importantly, reduce body weight. This red tea, and of course other varieties as well, simply shock with the amount of ingredients, the most important of which are:

Now that we know its three most famous varieties and its composition, it’s time to find out why it is worth introducing red tea into our daily menu, including a slimming diet. Its most important health-promoting properties, also pointed out by specialists, e.g. dieticians, are:

Overweight and obesity are two civilization diseases of our times, which cannot be ignored. Constantly increasing body weight and excessive growth of fat tissue is not only a purely aesthetic problem, it also becomes the cause of many other diseases. Obese people are threatened by, among others:

Weight reduction is favored by the components of this variety of tea, primarily polyphenols that speed up and improve digestive processes by regulating the amount of secretion of digestive enzymes, mainly bile. Regular red tea drinking speeds up fat metabolism, making it easier to burn off excess fat, while relieving symptoms of digestive system ailments. It also protects the most important internal organs, especially the liver responsible for proper digestion.

However, tea alone will not make you lose weight and enjoy a slim figure. Drinking it in the recommended amount of several, maximum 5-6 cups a day, preferably half an hour after eating, will only support the slimming treatment, which is always based on a properly selected diet and a large dose of physical activity.

Responsible for natural immunity of our body, the first and most important line of defence against seasonal infections or more serious diseases. This is facilitated by the content of numerous antioxidants, mainly vitamins and components with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Thanks to that we can count on strong immunity in all conditions, needed regardless of the season.

What is possible thanks to caffeine and theine which we deliver with every cup we drink. Theine is a psychoactive substance which beneficially stimulates and excites the central nervous system, improves memory, concentration and helps reduce the negative effects of mental and physical fatigue. Caffeine, in turn, is responsible for providing large doses of energy constituting an impulse for active operation throughout a long day.

People who suffer from cardiovascular diseases should also drink different varieties of red tea. Components that lower the level of “bad” cholesterol LDL, while increasing the “good ” fraction HDL, help prevent them and relieve symptoms if they occur. Drinking 3 to 6 cups a day reduces the possibility of diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease, while minimizing the risk of a life-threatening heart attack.

In addition to the above-mentioned minerals, different varieties of red tea contain another equally valuable element, zinc, which is essential, especially for skin health. It smoothes the skin, reduces the visibility of wrinkles and discoloration, accelerates the healing of irritations, redness and acne, intensifies the production of collagen. It regulates the sebaceous glands, influences the synthesis of keratin, the most important building material of hair, prevents hair loss and accelerates its regrowth, making it healthier and stronger.

Despite such obvious health benefits, not everyone can enjoy the taste of Pu-erch and other varieties of red tea. People with osteoporosis, among others, are contraindicated. Some of its components, when consumed in large amounts, may excessively leach calcium from the body, leading to weakening of the bones. It is also not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women as well as people suffering from anemia or anaemia. It is definitely not recommended for small children.

Red tea also sometimes causes some side effects, with varying degrees of symptoms, such as: