Benefits of Oolong tea for weight loss [incl. preparation tips for 2021]
Oolong Tea for weight loss? Here’s a fun fact to start with.
The health properties of Oolong tea can be quite similar to those of black or green tea.
But it depends on the way your tea maker is processing the tea leaves after harvesting them.
With that fun fact in mind, let’s jump into the blog post answering one core topic – How will Oolong tea help in your weight loss journey.
What is Oolong tea?
Oolong tea is a highly sought after tea variety, found in hilly regions of China and Taiwan. Growing oolong tea leaves is considered as an art because its shape, size and flavour depend on where they are grown. Apart from the place of birth, these tea leaves also exhibit strikingly different properties based on how they are processed in the factory.
In Simple words, the property of Oolong tea leaves depend upon how and where they are grown.
Where are Oolong tea plants commonly grown?
Oolong tea can be found in a variety of geographical locations across the world. Some of the most famous places of their growth are in the following countries.
- China
- Taiwan
- India
- Sri-Lanka
- Japan
- Thailand
- New Zealand
I source most of my Oolong tea leaves from the local sources in India. So if you’re buying from us, you can be sure that the Oolong tea you consume is made in India.
From the best farms of Darjeeling region.
What is the nutritional composition of Oolong tea?
Before you read through the benefits and weight loss abilities of Oolong tea, you need to take a look at its Nutritional facts.
Just like black and green tea varieties, Oolong tea also has a similar amount of vitamins, minerals and health-boosting antioxidants.
Here’s what a cup of Oolong tea will contain (these are approximate values)
- Composition of Manganese: 26%
- Percentage Potassium: 1%
- Composition of Sodium & Magnesium: 1% each
- Percentage of Fluoride: 5–24%
Oolong tea also has an average of 36- 40 mg of caffeine in each serving. This serves as a bonus to the beautiful health benefits offered by this tea variety.
Here’s another fun fact before you read further:
The word ‘Oolong‘ refers to the term “Black dragon” in Chinese.
Moving on…..
How can Oolong tea help in your weight loss journey?
Your weight loss must always fulfill one common principle
Expenditure of Energy >>> Calories consumed.
In simple terms when you exercise more and eat less, you spend more energy than you consume. This causes a metabolic shift and enables you to lose weight. Oolong tea helps you lose that weight by doing two things in common
- Increases your Basal Metabolic Rate (you spend more energy)
- Increases your digestive capabilities (i’ll digest effectively)
With both these factors, Oolong tea forces your body to spend more energy than usual. This allows your body to shed those extra kilograms efficiently.
Here are five ways in which oolong tea can help you loose weight.
- The vitamins and Minerals in Oolong tea increase the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body
- The Anto-oxidants prevents the oxidation of cells and increases your basic Energy expenditure
- A decent amount of caffeine helps you burn more fat while working out (it’s a primal benefit of caffeine)
- It cures your digestive tract of any lingering issues and bacteria (healthy gut = better digestion and absorption)
And the most important benefit –
- Oolong tea is free from sugar and low on the calories.
Replacing 2-3 cups of oolong tea in place of your beverages can help you lose unwanted calories.
Think about it!
A cup of coffee (with milk and sugar) has a minimum of 150 calories.
When you replace two cups of this coffee with oolong tea, you save your body from an additional 300 calories.
Add this over a week and you save yourself 300*7 = 2100 calories. (Reducing such calories will need you to walk 7-10kms a day for a week).
With a higher metabolic rate and lower calorie consumption, Oolong tea can help you lose a ton of weight before you know it.
Here are the other benefits of Oolong tea beyond weight loss?
1. It can help you prevent diabetes
Oolong tea has polyphenols and they keep your blood sugar and insulin levels in check. These polyphenols act as an antibiotic for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.
2. It can help you prevent heart diseases
As I have mentioned above, Oolong tea has a high amount of polyphenols that reduce cholesterol levels in your body. This wonderful enzyme also helps you dissolve stubborn body fat by jumpstarting the production of lipase enzyme.
These enzymes increase the rate of fat absorption and assimilation in your body.
3. It can improve your brain functions
If you take a look at the ingredients section of this blog post, you’ll understand that there is a good amount of caffeine in Oolong tea. This caffeine will keep you alert and awake after consuming Oolong tea.
Yet again, the polyphenols in Oolong tea leaves will help you lose the anxiety and stay calm like M. S Dhoni in the final over (not really, no one can be cool like M. S Dhoni). But it can get you immediate relief from anxiety and bring you a sense of calm after consumption.
4. It can help you improve your bone strength (prevents osteoporosis)
Oolong tea can help you maintain bone health and prevent the plaque buildup in your teeth. For older people, Oolong helps them increase their bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
What is Osteoporosis?
- It is a clinical phenomenon where the bones become brittle and the chances of a fracture is increased exponentially
You need to understand that oolong tea will not cure osteoporosis, but will just act as a remedy for osteoporosis.
5. It can help you relieve eczema
Finally, Oolong tea can help you clear your skin of any blemishes and diseases like Eczema. Regular consumption of this tea has also been proven to reduce ageing effects on the skin of old people.
2-3 cups of Oolong tea a day = healthy skin in the long term.
The five points that I mentioned above were just some of the best benefits of Oolong tea.
Here are some more added benefits of consuming Oolong tea.
- Oolong tea Promotes healthy hair growth
- This tea can improve your sleep patterns
- It can help you improve your mood
What are the side effects of Oolong tea?
“Oolong tea has so many benefits, so it must have some side effects”
This is a common term I get from my customers.
They believe that Oolong tea has a ton of benefits, so it must come with some side effects.
There are no side effects if you consume Oolong tea in Moderation (2 – 3 cups/day). But some things that you need to keep in mind –
- Consuming oolong tea at healthy limits is unlikely to bring about any side effects.
- High consumption can cause sleeplessness and feelings of insomnia.
- the high caffeine content in oolong tea (30-40 mg in every serving), can also increase anxiety in some people.
So if you’re someone who is sensitive to caffeine, you should consume Oolong tea in small quantities.
Don’t blame me when you can’t sleep after consuming 3 cups of oolong tea after dinner.
What if I don’t love the taste of Oolong tea even if weight loss is a priority?
Most of my customers love to consume oolong tea regularly. But if you’re a foodie or someone who has sensitive taste buds, here’s a recipe to spice things up.
How to make Tasty Oolong Lemonade tea
You need the following ingredient to make oolong lemonade tea.
- 2 cups water
- 2 oolong tea bags
- Half Cut lemon
- 2-3 teaspoons stevia or liquid sugar (optional)
Here’s the process for making your very own Oolong lemonade tea
- Place the tea bag in hot water for about 5 minutes. (or boil the tea leaves in hot water for 5 mins)
- Remove the tea bag and let the water cool down for 10 mins.
- Filter the water if you’ve added it in the form of leaves.
- Add the freshly cut lemon into the water.
- Allow it to Cool in the refrigerator for the next 2 to 3 hours
And voila!
You now have a tasty oolong lemonade tea for consumption.
How can I buy the best Oolong tea for weight loss in India?
We have been selling high quality oolong tea for a really long time now and if you want to buy some, feel free to check out the shop.
At Hous of Life we procure tea leaves from the farmers who follow the most authentic process of farming without any harmful chemicals.
We process these tea leaves and pack them fresh and pure for the maximum health benefts and of-course the best of aroma and taste.
I bet your neighbours will love to know what it is, when you unpack and make that cup of Hous of Life Oolong tea, and enjoy it.
Thank you so much for reading this blog post.
Type your question in the comments and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about Oolong tea for weight loss or for other reasons
- How much oolong tea should you drink to lose weight?
Two cups every day. Ideally, an hour after breakfast and lunch.
- Can I drink oolong tea every day?
Especially if you want to lose weight, then Oolong tea is awesome daily beverage.
- Is oolong tea an appetite suppressant?
I have personally observed that Oolong tea consumption over a period of time helps you reduce your cravings and yes suppress the appetite even.
- Does Oolong tea burn belly fat?
Oolong tea is known to reduce the belly fat but I’d recommend that you also plan a work out before or after consuming Oolong tea.
- Can I drink oolong tea on an empty stomach?
Never
- What is the best time to drink oolong tea?
An hour after breakfast or lunch.
- Can oolong tea help you sleep?
It does help you improve your sleep if taken within limits and avoided after 7PM.
- Is oolong tea good for skin?
Yes, its consumption helps you improve skin and make it radiant.
References:
https://www.countryhouse.in/blogs/news/oolong-tea-for-weight-loss
https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/oolong-tea-help-you-lose-weight/
https://www.teasetc.com/education/oolong-tea-and-weight-loss
https://tea101.teabox.com/oolong-tea-and-weight-loss/
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-amazing-benefits-oolong-tea-you-didnt-know.html
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oolong-tea-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9
