Classic black tea, the most popular in the world. Sold in the West 90% чаев – это черный чай. He undergoes a process of complete fermentation (oxidation), which gives it a strong taste, than teas, that fermentation to a lesser extent.
A little history
For the color of the drink, made from leaves grown in China, Japan, South Korea and some neighboring countries, it is called red tea. На Западе называют чай черным из-за цвета высушенных листьев. Черный чай часто смешивают с другими растениями, to get a drink with another taste. Примером может служить чай “Эрл Грей”, which is made from black tea mixed with oil of bergamot, or Indian tea, made from black tea, milk, Sahara, honey or molasses and spices, such as:
- cardamom,
- cover,
- ginger,
- black pepper and cloves.
Black tea retains its flavor for several years, whereby compressed bricks of black tea in the XIX century were used as currency in Mongolia, Tibet and Siberia.
The recommended way to brew black tea
1 teaspoon of tea per cup (200 ml), fill with water 95 degrees Celsius. The cooking time of about 3 minutes, hold it under the lid, после этого следует отделить листья от настоя. More information about how to brew tea look here.
The properties of black tea
- It has a stimulating effect, It contains many theine (analogue of caffeine in coffee).
- It inhibits the growth of bacteria in the digestive system and stimulates the secretion of digestive juices (used with gastric ailments).
- It lowers blood pressure, while improving blood circulation, It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Contained in black tea flavonoids strengthen blood vessels.
- Due to the content of fluorine protects teeth from caries. Fluorine, contained in black tea, inhibits the development of caries, flavonoids and reduce blood pressure.
- It contains a lot of tannins. Tannins, allocated during prolonged tea, reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer. but, tea loses its flavor, It becomes bitter and can cause heartburn
- It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E and K, minerals: fluorine, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium. Биофлавоноиды – мощные антиоксиданты, which slow down the aging process and protect against cancer.
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