Red tea and its properties

The origin of red tea dates back to southwest 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 the East and the West .

This tea is also known as the tea of ​​the emperors , it 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 Camellia sinensis plant . This plant is used to make green tea, but its leaves are fermented in barrels for periods of 2 to 60 years.

After the fermentation process of the tea leaves , they have reddish tones. Red tea stands out for its sweet flavor and its high stimulation, since it contains theine and caffeine.

At Alcazaba Decoracion we have a large stock of various varieties of teas , but we want to show you what the properties and benefits of red tea are and know what this fantastic drink gives us.

Properties and benefits of red tea

Red tea is one of the most consumed teas worldwide . In recent years it has become more popular and is highly appreciated by tea lovers .

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

• High diuretic properties: it is the best-known benefit of red tea , it has a diuretic action and helps eliminate toxins from the body, thus preventing fluid retention.
• Slimming properties: stimulates the elimination of body fat, as it promotes body thermogenesis and accelerates liver metabolism. Therefore, red tea is indicated in weight loss diets .
• Digestive properties: red tea improves digestion , since it regulates the digestive process and promotes the secretion of gastric acids.
• Improves circulation: consuming red tea promotes greater health of the cardiovascular system and takes care of the health of our heart.
• Regulates cholesterol: Red tea is an effective natural remedy for people suffering from high cholesterol.
• Large amount of antioxidants: the antioxidants in red tea help strengthen the immune system and reduce free radicals in the body.
• High power of concentration: due to its high percentage of caffeine and theine , it 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 , which is why the contraindications of red tea are:

• It is not advisable for people who suffer from problems with the nervous system, hypertension and tachycardia, as it promotes a more nervous state.
• You 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 does stimulate us.

Not only must we value the properties of red tea , but also that it is a stimulating drink with an exquisite flavor. If you also make it in one of our teapots , its flavor will be even more robust and earthy, making it a perfect substitute for coffee.

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