What is bitter tea? What are the effects of bitter tea?

Contents of this article

1. What is bitter tea?

2. The therapeutic effects of camellia oil

3. Is bitter tea bitter?

What is bitter tea?

Bitter tea is a variant of Pu'er tea from the Camellia sinensis family in my country. It is not commonly found in the market because its distribution area in my country is relatively narrow. Its bitter taste mainly comes from the complex formed by catechins, tea saponins and other substances in it. In addition, the first of the three courses of Bai nationality tea is also called bitter tea. It is made by roasting Tuo tea in a small pottery pot on a fire pit until it turns yellow but not burnt, and then adding hot water to brew it, which is full of bitter fragrance.

Bitter tea is a variant of Pu'er tea of ​​the Camellia genus of the Theaceae family in my country. It is distributed in Yunnan and other places in China. It grows in sparse mountain forests at an altitude of 1,370 meters. It has not been artificially introduced and cultivated, so it is not common on the market and the price is relatively expensive.

The bitterness of bitter tea is mainly caused by the complex formed by catechins, tea saponins and caffeine in it, so the bitterness is relatively complex. In addition, bitter tea also contains its own unique theophylline, which belongs to the purine alkaloids and is widely present in the young leaves of bitter tea. It has certain sedative, hypnotic and anti-depressant effects, but the specific effect needs further study.

The bitter tea among the three courses of tea

In addition, the first of the three courses of tea is also called bitter tea. The first of the famous three courses of tea of ​​the Bai nationality is bitter tea. The host roasts Dali's specialty Tuo tea in a small pottery pot on the fire pit in the Bai people's main hall until it turns yellow but not burnt. When the aroma is diffused, pour boiling water into it. After drinking a sip, the bitter and fragrant aroma fills the mouth, representing the bitterness of life.

The therapeutic effects of camellia oil

1. Treat stomachache:

Cook the noodles and mix them with bitter camellia oil. Or add a little salt to cabbage, stir-fry it with bitter camellia oil and eat it to relieve stomach pain.

2. Promote digestive system function:

It can improve the functions of the stomach, spleen, intestines, liver and bile duct, prevent gallstones, and is effective for gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcers. In addition, camellia oil has a certain laxative effect. A large number of studies have confirmed that a diet characterized by camellia oil is a healthy diet that can lower cholesterol levels.

3. Enhance the function of endocrine system:

Camellia oil can improve the metabolic function of organisms. The latest research results show that after healthy people consume camellia oil, the glucose content in their bodies can be reduced by 12%. Therefore, camellia oil has become the best edible oil for preventing and controlling diabetes.

4. Prevent cancer:

Because the fatty acids in camellia oil have antioxidant effects and contain trace elements, it can prevent certain cancers (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and uterine cancer).

5. Anti-aging:

Experiments have shown that the antioxidant vitamin E contained in camellia oil can prevent brain aging and prolong life.

Is bitter tea bitter?

When it comes to bitterness, many people will frown. However, "good medicine tastes bitter and is good for the disease", bitter tea has a particularly good effect and is a fine product among teas. Many consumers will find that the tea they eat has a light bitter taste. This is why there is a variety of bitter tea in the bitter fragrance.