According to Err Alive, tea experts, before they can be brewed and enjoyed as a drink of tea undergo a process of fermentation that is withering and drying first. "But of all types of tea, the best properties of white tea that is natural to natural fermentation process. Unfortunately, this tea is very rare and if anything, the price is very expensive, "he said. Err explained that white tea is the result of the passage of shoots of tea (peck 1, the best part) taken in each clump of tea trees. This means that each tree yields only seppuku white tea leaves. The tea also has properties of green tea is great.
Aqua green tea Green tea is more easily obtained because the tea is obtained from peck 1, 2, 3 aqua passages. The Chinese even make green tea as an herbal remedy; relieve pain from head to relieve depression since 4000 years ago. What makes green tea and white tea special is the drying process. Both types of tea are not dried with the oven, but only die with natural rays of the sun. This prevents the active substance which is useful content in it is oxidized by the hot oven.
RESEARCH AND GREEN TEA USSAGE
In modern times, research conducted in Asia and around the western world of green tea drinking habits found that green tea has health benefits for both. In 1994 for example, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of epidemiological studies reveal that drinking green tea reduces the risk of getting cancer in Chinese men and women up to 60%. There is also research which states that green tea can lower cholesterol levels and balance the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). No wonder if green tea is also useful to prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, and maintaining ideal body weight remained when taken regularly.
Secrets of the efficacy of green tea is actually situated on the content of catching polyphones, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a super antioxidant that can inhibit growth and kill cancer cells without damaging healthy cells. This magical substance is also able to launch a blockage in blood vessels to the heart of a main culprit of a sudden heart attack. A study at the University of Kansas in 1997 mentions EGCG is more powerful than reservation, antioxidants contained in wine. No wonder heart disease in Japanese men fairly low, although 75% of them are smokers. In addition to EGCG, green tea also contains arytenoids, which also functions as an antioxidant, tocopherol (chemical substance that serves as vitamin E), ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and minerals such as chromium, selenium, and manganese and zinc iron. Good-quality green tea was also able to prevent infection and tooth decay.
Green tea was also able to prevent the destruction of brain cells, so that based upon recent research that is done; this drink is perfect for people with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. What to watch out for, green tea contains two substances are theophylline and theobromine which function the same as caffeine. Theophylline is stronger than caffeine, theobromine while lower levels of caffeine. "Ideally, consume 4-5 cups of green tea per day is still within reasonable limits," said Erry.
GREEN TEA IN INDONESIA
Indonesia arguably not too long recognized the benefits of this green tea. Though Indonesia holds the potential of green tea producer in the world. The potential of green tea for health is measured in the levels of catechins (cathecin) it. The higher levels of catechins in tea, the greater the impact on human health. The results Indonesian Plantation Research Institute states that the levels of green tea catechins Indonesia is 10.81% -11.60%. Much higher than Japanese or Chinese tea that only around 9-10%. Unfortunately the quality of a good green tea Indonesia can not be enjoyed by people of Indonesia itself. "Tea is definitely a good quality directly sent for export to other countries," said Erry Alif with a tone of disappointment.
Even so, Erry quite happy because now drinking tea culture has begun to do the people of Indonesia. "The specialty teas, in addition to health also has a different flavor variations. Tea can be combined with any flavor, ranging from fruits to spices. This mixture did not change the properties, "he added. Surprisingly, it turns out green tea not only serves as a beverage. Green tea waste was also able to be eaten by dipping it in honey. Green tea waste can also be used as a body scrub, which serves to lift the dead skin.
PROCEDURES FOR GREEN TEA CONSUMPTION
Although Indonesia does not have a tea culture like Japan, but internationally there a procedure to drink tea properly. Special green tea, Erry Mane raglan that green tea may not use the new hot water boiling. "Brewing with boiling water can damage the antioxidant content therein. We recommend that you wait 10-15 minutes until the water temperature is down around 70 º C-80 º C. "While the ordinance Internationally tea can be divided 2 that afternoon tea (afternoon tea) and night tea (tea ceremony tonight.) At afternoon tea, usually served with small cakes. While the evening tea usually served as a friend to dinner. If tea is served with sugar or honey, then how to stir tea should not be done in general often plays like we do. "Teaspoon just moved back and forth from the direction of 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock direction," said Erry. Well, after knowing all about green tea, there's nothing wrong if from now on, drinking green tea is priced for your health!
