A cup of tea after a meal can help burn fat and relieve greasiness? Green tea VS Pu'er tea are very different, drinking the right tea is helpful

A cup of tea after a meal is not only a unique food culture, but also considered by many to be the best way to remove oil and greasiness after a meal. There are many sayings circulating on the Internet: "As long as you develop the habit of drinking a cup of green tea or Pu'er tea after meals, it will help to burn fat and relieve greasiness." But is this really true? Chinese medicine practitioners said that although the above view seems reasonable, in fact, from the perspective of Chinese medicine, the two types of tea are suitable for different physiques. And if you want to achieve the above goals, how to drink and how to drink correctly is a science!

Chinese medicine talks about tea! There is a big difference between fermented and unfermented drinks. Assess your own physical condition before long-term drinking.

Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing said that before discussing whether drinking a cup of green tea or Pu'er tea after a meal can really bring out the above benefits, we must first know that there are many types of tea, and depending on the origin, season, and variety, there will be significant differences in nutritional composition and effects. Even if Shi Yuehuo does not discuss the above details, before talking about the benefits of tea, at least they will be simply divided into the following categories based on their degree of fermentation and oxidation degree of tea polyphenols (including catechins and flavonoids).

Common teas sold on the market can be mainly divided into Pu'er ripe tea that is withered at low temperature and then fermented in piles, fully fermented black tea, partially fermented oolong tea, and unfermented green tea. From this we can see that the biggest difference between green tea and Pu'er ripe tea is whether they have gone through a fermentation step, and the differences in these processes will directly affect whether the nature of the tea is cool or warm. Therefore, Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing recommends that if people want to achieve the benefits of burning fat and removing greasiness through a cup of tea after a meal, it is best to evaluate their own physical condition and decide which type of tea is more suitable before deciding to drink it for a long time.

People with a hot and dry constitution are suitable for drinking green tea, which can clear the heart, relieve troubles, clear the liver and improve eyesight.

Generally speaking, since green tea is not fermented, it has a cool nature and is suitable for people with dry and hot constitutions that are prone to getting angry. It is also particularly suitable for drinking in spring and summer. In particular, in spring, when Yang energy rises, the human body is prone to problems with excessive liver fire, while in summer, when Yang energy is flourishing, it is easy to cause heart fire to rise. At this time, if you can drink a moderate amount of green tea, it can help to play the benefits of clearing the liver, improving eyesight, clearing the heart and eliminating troubles.

In addition, modern pharmacological research has also found that green tea is rich in catechins. Appropriate supplementation can inhibit the activity of starch-degrading enzymes in the intestines and prevent a rapid rise in blood sugar after a meal. It is very suitable for people who love to eat starch. However, it should be noted that if you have a weak stomach and are prone to diarrhea, you should be aware that excessive consumption of green tea may cause discomfort such as bloating and diarrhea, so it is best to avoid it as much as possible.

Pu'er tea can help eliminate food stagnation and relieve constipation. It is most suitable for people with cold constitution. Research: It can also help lower blood lipids

As for Pu'er ripe tea, since it has undergone fermentation during the production process, it not only tastes smoother than green tea, but is also warm in nature, making it suitable for people with a cold constitution. It can warm the stomach and dispel cold, and eliminate food accumulation. For those who have slow gastrointestinal motility and constipation, moderate drinking has certain benefits. Modern pharmacological research has also found that fermented Pu'er ripe tea contains a large amount of beneficial bacteria, which can form a thin adhesion film on the surface of the human stomach, protecting the stomach wall and inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver.

In addition, recent research from National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan has found that the water-soluble ellagitannin component in Pu'er tea, casuarina (Stictinin), has the effect of inhibiting the production of pancreatic lipase (if the triglycerides in food are not acted upon by this enzyme, they are difficult to be absorbed by the human body); drinking moderate amounts of Pu'er tea can indeed reduce the body's absorption of lipids and achieve the effect of lowering blood lipids. It is suitable for people who usually have a greasy diet or are at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Drinking tea is good for your health, it’s better to drink it hot! Recommended brewing methods for green tea and Pu'er tea

In addition to explaining the suitable groups based on the nature of the tea types, Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing also reminded that it should be noted that many people choose to refrigerate green tea or Pu'er tea before drinking it, believing that the taste will be more refreshing and delicious after being chilled. However, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is not recommended for people to do this!

In the ancient book "Bencao Qiuzhen" of the Qing Dynasty, it is mentioned: "Tea is best consumed when hot, while drinking it cold will gather phlegm." In simple terms, if people drink cold tea for a long time, it may damage the spleen and stomach qi, leading to accumulation of cold and dampness and cold phlegm in the body, resulting in abdominal distension. In addition, the accumulation of damp phlegm may further cause the body to experience fatigue, dizziness, and a feeling of heaviness.

Therefore, it is recommended that people who want to drink tea for health should drink it hot! And depending on the type of tea, the brewing temperature will also vary. For green tea, it is recommended to brew it with warm water at 70-80℃ to retain more active catechins and release less bitter taste. In addition, the brewing time should not be too long, and soaking for less than 1 minute is enough. The effect of only taking it for qi, clearing the head and refreshing the mind will be better, and it is not easy to damage the body's positive energy.

Pu'er tea can be brewed with hot water at about 95-100℃, which is more conducive to the release of water-soluble ellagitannins in the tea leaves. As for the brewing time, it varies depending on the tightness of the tea leaves. Generally, compressed tea can be slightly shorter, while loose tea can be slightly longer. You can choose according to your personal preference. The only thing to remind you is that after taking out the tea leaves, it is recommended to let the hot tea sit for a while before drinking it, to avoid the tea soup being too hot and damaging the esophageal mucosa and stomach wall.