Many people cannot tell whether oolong tea is green tea or not. In fact, green tea and oolong tea are from the same tea tree, so they have many similarities. But oolong tea is not green tea. Oolong tea is a high-quality tea made after processes such as killing green, semi-fermentation, and baking.
What kind of tea is oolong tea？
Many people cannot tell whether oolong tea is green tea or not. In fact, green tea and oolong tea are from the same tea tree, so they have many similarities. But oolong tea is not green tea. Oolong tea is a high-quality tea made after processes such as killing green, semi-fermentation, and baking.
The biggest difference between oolong tea and green tea lies in the fermentation process. During the fermentation process, the tea elements in the tea will combine as the temperature rises. At this time, the color of the tea will change and the astringency will decrease. The components of this kind of tea elements combined with each other, are the polyphenols of oolong tea. Tea elements and polyphenols have extremely strong antioxidant effects. About half of the tea elements are converted into polyphenols of oolong tea. Therefore, under the action of tea elements and polyphenols, the effect of oolong tea is much stronger than that of green tea.
How does oolong tea help you lose weight?
1. Activate lipase: Targeted fat burning with EGCG
Oolong tea’s unique epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) can increase the activity of lipase (HSL) by 300% and directly promote triglyceride hydrolysis (TeaKruthi clinical data). Its effect is better than green tea (low fermentation degree, EGCG is easily oxidized) and black tea (high fermentation degree, EGCG conversion).
2. Metabolic accelerator: synergistic effect of caffeine + theaflavins
- 1. Medium and low doses of caffeine (30-50mg/cup) stimulate norepinephrine secretion and increase calorie consumption by 10-16%
- 2. Theaflavins (TF) inhibit phosphodiesterase activity and prolong fat-burning signal conduction time (Oriental Tea Box Research)
3. Blood sugar regulation: blocking the conversion of carbohydrates into fat
Oolong tea polyphenols can reduce α-amylase activity by 40%, delay the decomposition of starch into glucose (Pure Chinese Tea experiment), and avoid fat accumulation caused by a sudden increase in insulin.
Key data: Drinking 600ml of oolong tea (about 3 cups) daily, an average weight loss of 2.4kg and waist circumference reduction of 3.1cm in 6 weeks (Teasenz human trial)
Precise drinking plan
Drinking time - matching the human metabolic rhythm
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Time period
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Mechanism of action
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Brewing plan
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Contraindications
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7:00 in the morning
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Activate dormant metabolism
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Light tea (2g tea + 300ml water)
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People with gastric ulcers and anemia
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30 minutes before meals
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Inhibit amylase and reduce sugar absorption
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Strong tea (5g tea + 150ml water)
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Patients with hypoglycemia
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1 hour before exercise
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Increase fatty acid oxidation rate by 30%
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Cold brew tea (6g + 500ml refrigerated)
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People who are sensitive to caffeine
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3:00 p.m.
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Block cortisol-induced abdominal fat
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Medium concentration (3g + 200ml water)
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Insomnia patients
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Enhanced formula - Breaking through the bottleneck period of weight loss
- Oolong + tangerine peel (1:0.5 ratio): citrus polyene enhances apoptosis of fat cells (Teaculture evidence)
- Oolong + old ginger (3 slices of ginger/cup): gingerol increases core body temperature and accelerates metabolic rate by 12%
- Oolong + hawthorn (5 grains/pot): flavonoid compounds reduce cholesterol synthase activity
Warning: Avoid taking calcium carbonate preparations (such as calcium tablets) - tea polyphenols chelate calcium ions and reduce absorption rate.
How to drink oolong tea for weight loss effectively？
- Control the water temperature when brewing tea. Don't think that you must use 100 degrees Celsius boiling water to brew tea. If you want a better weight loss effect, you must control the water temperature at around 80-90 degrees Celsius to ensure that the effective ingredients are fully dissolved. And the brewed tea should be drunk within 30-60 minutes, otherwise the nutrients in the tea will be oxidized.
- Bird dragon tea is warm in nature, so it is best not to drink it cold. The tea can be drunk five minutes after it is brewed. If you feel uncomfortable after drinking tea, such as a stomachache or difficulty falling asleep, you should reduce the amount or stop drinking.
- Keep drinking, and stop when you are full. Drinking oolong slimming tea occasionally will not have a body-shaping effect. It is best to drink one liter every day. 2 to 3 times a day, two packs each time, and you will get better results if you continue like this.
- Drink before meals. After drinking for a period of time, many people become less fond of meat and greasy food. Drinking it one hour before meals is helpful to suppress appetite.
Solutions to the four major weight loss dilemmas of users
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Demand scenarios
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Scientific causes
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Oolong tea solutions
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Expected effect cycle
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Stubborn abdominal fat
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Visceral fat PPARγ receptor overexpression
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Morning strong tea + cold brew tea before core training
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Reduce waist circumference by 5cm in 8 weeks
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Metabolic damage rebound
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Diet leads to attenuation of mitochondrial function
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Drink 4 cups of lightly roasted oolong (containing B vitamins) throughout the day
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Basal metabolism rises by 3% in 4 weeks
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Emotional overeating
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Stress cortisol stimulates appetite
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Drink medium-roasted oolong (high in γ-aminobutyric acid) in the afternoon
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Appetite decreases by 34% on the same day
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Platform stagnation
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Adaptive decrease in lipase activity
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Adaptive decrease in lipase activity
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Restart weight loss efficiency
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Conclusion
The essence of weight loss in oolong tea is to regulate the lipid metabolism signaling pathway through the polyphenol network, and its effect needs to be coordinated with the circadian rhythm and energy balance. When you use 95℃ hot water to open the curled tea leaves, it is not only the aromatic substances that are activated, but also the fat oxidation program mediated by the PPARα receptor. If you are fascinated by the floral and fruity aroma and health value of oolong tea, but are troubled by how to choose and brew it - worried about buying the wrong one, brewing it badly, or storing it improperly, then Zhenxi Industrial's finished oolong tea beverages may be the safe solution you have been looking for. As a company focusing on technological innovation in tea beverages, Zhenxi Industrial has completely locked the color, aroma, taste, and charm of a cup of professional-grade oolong tea in the bottle, completely eliminating consumers' concerns about drinking tea.
