Does white tea lose weight?

The truth is that white tea is still shy in the Brazilian’s daily life. Despite being related to the famous green tea, as both are made from the Camellia sinensis plant, its popularity is only starting to grow now.

And even with little knowledge about this infusion, people are turning to it because of the promise of benefits. Weight loss, antioxidant and heart protection are some of the properties attributed to white tea.

But are all these effects real? Can white tea promote weight loss and still provide other care for the body? These and other questions you take now in this article of Tea Benefits .

Is it true that white tea is slimming?

Firstly, white tea is regarded as an anti-obesity infusion . (1) This is mainly due to its thermogenic power. With this property, the infusion manages to regulate body weight. (two)

As a thermogenic, white tea speeds up the body’s metabolism . Thus, the patient can burn calories faster and more effectively. In addition, white tea extract stimulates the breakdown of fats and prevents the formation of new fat cells. (3)

In addition to neutralizing, it is also used to lose weight, just like other teas made from Camellia. “[…] can increase energy expenditure (4-5%), fat oxidation (10-16%) and have been proposed to counteract the decrease in metabolic rate that is present during weight loss.” (two)

Another great benefit found in white tea is its diuretic power. For this reason, it is able to eliminate fluid retention , which in turn promotes the sensation of swelling in the body, especially in the abdomen.

What are the benefits of white tea?

But the slimming power attributed to white tea is not the only benefit of this drink. That’s because, it still has the antioxidant effect, protecting the body’s cells against the action of free radicals. (1)

For those who don’t know, free radicals are unstable molecules that promote the oxidation of body cells. Consequently, cells can age faster and are prone to developing oxidative diseases. (4)

For all that, studies show that white tea can act to combat cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus , chronic inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders and certain types of cancer . (4)

Even colon cancer cells can have their proliferation inhibited through the consumption of white tea. In addition, this drink also protects the DNA of normal cells against oxidative damage. (5)

Another important positive effect of this tea is related to diabetes . Although the studies are still in early stages, it has already been possible to prove the benefits of the white type for diabetes in rats. According to the study, tea is effective in reducing most abnormalities associated with this pathology. (6)

Finally, it is also interesting to highlight the presence of polyphenols in the composition of white tea. (7) For this reason, it is an excellent natural remedy to act in the prevention of heart disease . (8)

Revenue

There are two ways to prepare white tea, they are: with hot water or cold water . In the first case, you must heat 300 ml of filtered water, but it is not necessary to wait for the liquid to boil.

Then add 3 grams of dry white tea leaves. Finally, cover and wait for a maximum of 5 minutes. After the specified time, just strain and enjoy the benefits of this drink.

But for those who don’t like hot or lukewarm tea, the tip is to use ice water and powdered white tea. Just fill a glass with the liquid and finish with a tablespoon of the natural remedy. After mixing well, the tea will be ready to drink.

Although both recipes are beneficial to the body, studies show that one can be more potent than the other. For example, the antioxidant activity of the beverage is greater in cold preparation than in hot infusions . (9)

How should white tea be drunk?

White tea should be consumed up to twice a day , especially after or before meals. However, it is important to highlight that this infusion has caffeine, which can alter the sleep quality of consumers.

As it is a stimulant, it is not recommended to be taken overnight. This way you avoid problems like insomnia.

with lychee

Despite having a mild taste, white tea may not be appreciated by the most demanding palates. In these cases, it is recommended to mix this home remedy with an exotic fruit, the lychee .

First you make the juice from this fruit and then add a tablespoon of powdered white tea to each cup. After stirring, just ingest and enjoy the benefits.

with ginger

Mixing white tea with ginger results in better weight loss . That’s because, like tea, the spice also has thermogenic properties capable of speeding up metabolism.

To make this combination, you must follow the white tea recipe mentioned at the beginning of this topic. Then add three slices of ginger per cup, cover and wait for up to 5 minutes. Finally, strain the tea and drink it without adding sugar.

with hibiscus

As in the previous case, the combination of white tea with hibiscus also promotes the loss of extra pounds. To make the infusion, just add 3 grams of each herb to hot water. After 5 minutes covered, the tea is ready and must be strained before ingesting.

White tea X Green tea

If you are adept at drinking teas, you may be wondering which is the best infusion: white tea or green tea? The truth is that both come from the same plant, Camellia sinesis.

But even so, there are different among natural products, as they are made in different ways. For example, white tea is made from the young leaves of the plant and does not undergo the oxidation process.

Unlike the green type, which quickly undergoes oxidation. For this reason, the green tea has more caffeine and has a more bitter taste than the last.

It is also important to point out that the white type is rarer and more expensive  than the green one. That’s because it can only be done twice a year, due to the growth of the shoots, parts used in harvesting and preparation.

However, both types are considered strong antioxidants. They also act to protect the heart, cells and the body in general.

Side Effects of White Tea

But just like any other remedy, natural or not, white tea has side effects and contraindications. Starting with the fact that excessive consumption can impair a good quality of sleep due to the presence of caffeine , favoring the onset of insomnia and even fatigue due to a bad night’s sleep.

Furthermore, the tea should not be consumed by some people, such as pregnant women, nursing mothers, children and the elderly . As for patients who suffer from hypertension, it is most advisable to talk to the doctor before using this natural medicine.

So, even knowing that white tea loses weight, you must be careful with its use. Even bringing benefits, inappropriate use can result in harm to the consumer’s health.