Which type of teas boost metabolism?

Which type of teas boost metabolism? It’s that time of year again. The days are becoming warmer, as well as longer and we are beginning to hear one all too common question for this time of year. Which teas will help me burn calories and boost my metabolism? Besides going to the gym, one of the most underrated methods of spiking your metabolism is through antioxidant rich teas. Some teas are actually more than 90% effective at helping the body burn more fat than coffee. Even though green tea has been plastered all over the headlines concerning weight loss, detoxing the body, and keeping cancer at bay, there are quite a few other teas that will do the same.

1. Star Anise Tea – Promotes Digestion: Star anise, the fruit of a small evergreen tree, can be used in the treatment of digestive troubles such as upset stomach, diarrhea, and nausea. One cup, using a whole pod, and steeped for 10 minutes should ease the stomach.

2. Peppermint Tea – Controls What You Eat: Peppermint tea speeds up digestions and thus helps you burn more calories. Peppermint tea is excellent hot or iced. Let the tea steep for five to ten minutes.

3. White Tea – Stimulates Fat Burning: This tea is made from the youngest leaves and buds, white tea has been found to reduce fluoride exposure compared to other teas. White tea has also been to be more effective in fighting germs than green tea. This tea stops the generation of new fat cells and at the same time stimulates the burning of fat. White tea is very delicate and can only stand a couple of minutes with much cooler water temperature than that of other teas.

4. Green Tea – Builds Metabolism: Research has found that the chemical EGCG in green tea speeds up the body’s metabolism, and is responsible for helping individuals burn close to 70 calories per day. Green tea is also linked with significantly lowering blood sugar and raising levels of antioxidants within the body. It is believed that the antioxidant catechins in green tea boost metabolism and helps to burn fat. This tea is also to be prepared with cooler water temperatures and shorter steeping times.

5. Yerba Mate – Stimulates HDL (good) Cholesterol – In South America, Yerba Mate has been grown and taken medicinally for centuries. The body contains antioxidant enzymes. These enzymes are induced by the chemistry of the yerba plant. That is why this tea is also known as the cancer killer. Mate drinkers also experience a significant increase in the activity of an enzyme that helps promote HDL (good) cholesterol which prevents fats from oxidizing. Yerba is to be steeped right off of boiling (90C/196F) for no more than 5 minutes.

6. Rose Tea – Prevents Constipation: Roses are one of the oldest flavored teas. Having a therapeutic effect on the body it also assists the body with clear toxins, beautifying the skin and also contains vitamins A, B3, C, D and E and is known to fight infections. It also prevents constipation and helps to lose weight. This tea can be prepared using boiling water and allowing too steep for five to ten minutes.

7. Oolong Tea – Guards Against Obesity: Research has revealed that oolong tea may have a stronger effect than green tea, when it comes to promoting your bodies potential of burning fat. Oolong tea can burn up to 157% more fat than green tea. Oolong tea increases metabolism, burns fat, and block fat absorption. Besides weight loss, it is also beneficial to type 2 diabetics, patients with heart diseases, reduces high blood pressure, tooth decay and improves your skin, thanks to the antioxidants. Some studies have found that oolong tea may reduce cholesterol and increases plasma adiponectin levels. This tea can be steeped at boiling to right off boiling. The time is usually three to five minutes. Varying oxidation levels will give you a little more of a selection when dealing with oolong teas.

8. Pu-erh Tea – Increases Metabolism, Digestion: In China, this is known as medicinal tea, but is apparently great for a hangover cure as well. Pu-erh increases metabolism, lowers blood pressure, and cholesterol, improves digestion and detoxifies the body. There are varying ways to brew Pu-erh tea. Check with us at Tin Roof Teas to find out the best method in preparing this tea.

Source: https://www.preventdisease.com/news/14/013014_10-Different-Teas-That-Will-Help-Boost-Your-Metabolism-and-Promote-Weight-Loss.shtml