Red tea and its properties

El origin of red tea It dates back to southwestern China, in the Yunnan district. Thanks to the trade routes through the East, it has been consumed in Muslim territory for centuries. It is also one of the most demanded teas in East and West.

This tea is also known as the emperors tea, has been used for centuries as part of oriental rituals and traditions. From there, its benefits were already known and it was even used as Chinese medicine.

It is made from the leaves and stems of the plant Camellia sinensis. This plant is used to make green tea, but its leaves are fermented in barrels for periods of 2 to 60 years.

After tea leaf fermentation process, have reddish tones. Red tea stands out for its sweet taste and for its high stimulation, since it contains theine and caffeine.

In Alcazaba Decoration we have a large stock with various varieties of teas, but we want to show you what the properties and benefits of red tea and know what this fantastic drink brings us.

Properties and benefits of red tea

El Red tea is one of most consumed teas worldwide. In recent years it has been gaining more popularity and is highly appreciated by tea lovers.

It has a very pleasant taste and contains vitamins B, C and D, minerals such as magnesium, iodine, zinc ... In addition to caffeine, fiber and theine. All these elements give it excellent properties for fat loss and health of our body, in addition to many other benefits of red tea:

• High diuretic properties: it is the best known benefit of red tea, has a diuretic action and helps eliminate toxins from the body, thus preventing fluid retention.
• Slimming properties: stimulates the elimination of body fat, since it promotes thermogenesis of the body and accelerates the metabolism of the liver. So the Red tea is indicated in Diets to lose weight.
• Digestive properties: red tea improves digestion, since it regulates the digestive process and promotes the secretion of gastric acids.
• Improves circulation: consume red tea promotes greater health of the cardiovascular system and take care of the health of our heart.
• Regulates cholesterol: Red tea is a effective natural remedy for people suffering from high cholesterol.
• Large amount of antioxidants: antioxidants in red tea They help strengthen the immune system and reduce free radicals in the body.
• High power of concentration: for its high percentage of caffeine and theine, promotes concentration and helps us stay awake.

Contraindications of red tea

We already know the benefits and properties of this drink with theine and caffeine, that is why contraindications of red tea are:

• It is not advisable for people who suffer from problems with the nervous system, hypertension and tachycardia, since it favors a more nervous state.
• It can consume red tea every day, but you have to take into account the hours of consumption because although it is not as intense as coffee, it is true that it stimulates us.

It is not only necessary to value the properties of red tea, but also that it is a stimulating drink with an exquisite flavor. If you also do it in one of our teapots, its flavor will be even more robust and earthy, being a perfect substitute for coffee.

We hope you were able learn about the properties of red tea and you have fallen in love with this sweet but intense drink that has been with us for thousands of years.