Amazing Benefits of Yellow Tea

Yellow tea is a specialized type of tea that is made exclusively in China (closely related to green and black tea), in terms of preparation and flavor. This type of tea is also known as hwangcha in Korea and huángchá in China but is also known as Sichuan tea. The preparation process for these tea leaves is similar to green tea, except the leaves are allowed to oxidize further, which can give them more of a yellow appearance. The tea leaves are allowed to sit in the air to oxidize, then they are fried to stop the oxidation process before being wrapped in a special material for 2-3 days, then roasted. The resultant leaves have a yellow-brown color and can be brewed to make yellow tea.

This type of tea is becoming increasingly rare and expensive, despite the fact that some believe it is healthier than green tea. It’s the same active ingredients (such as caffeine, catechins) that are present  in it are also found in green tea.

Benefits of Yellow Tea

Prevents Cancer: Compounds found in yellow tea are well known to be anti-carcinogenic and can greatly reduce your risk of developing cancer as you age by neutralizing free radicals in the body.

Aids in Digestion: The anti-inflammatory properties of yellow tea can help to decrease bowel disorders & regulate your bowel movements, preventing symptoms of both diarrhea and constipation.

Detoxifies the Body: As a liver stimulant, yellow tea can speed up the process by which you release toxins from the body, helping to reduce the metabolic load.

Protects Heart Health: Decreasing plaque deposition & lowering your risk of atherosclerosis can help to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Skin Care: Yellow tea is an excellent way to prevent the signs of aging, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, blemishes, and scars.

Regulates Diabetes: Catechins & antioxidants in yellow tea are known to help normalize the body’s release of glucose and insulin, which is good news for diabetics and those at risk of the disease.

Weight Loss: Anecdotal evidence points to more passive fat-burning and a body more capable of regulating weight, particularly on a diet.

Steps to make Yellow Tea

Step 1 – Add 5 grams of dried yellow tea to a glass.

Step 2 – Boil 2 cups of water in a kettle.

Step 3 – Add the hot water to the glass, about halfway up. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

Step 4 – Add 1 teaspoon of honey and then strain into a teacup.

Caution: Due to the potent nature of this tea’s active ingredients, there are selected side effects, such as elevated blood pressure, anxiety, and nervousness.

Yellow tea contains caffeine, an excessive amount of it will increase stress hormones and blood pressure, which can lead to nervousness and may worsen anxiety disorders.