Blue tea can cause a lot of controversy, because its color is not characteristic of such a drink. I want to try it to feel the taste, but the turquoise shade frightens. Despite the pleasant aroma, the taste is quite specific. But gourmets value tea not for its taste, but for its beneficial properties. It turns out that the drink is very healthy.
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Blue tea from Thailand: what is it, chemical composition and calorie content
Thai blue tea is originally from Thailand, but it can be found on store shelves in Russia. Thais also call it Anchan, Thai orchid or purple tea. In Russia, it is better known as blue tea.
Important. This drink has a turquoise hue, but do not confuse it with a large-leaf Chinese oolong. These are different varieties.
Tea is obtained from orchid flowers, referred to as triple clitoris. It is this plant that gives the drink a turquoise hue when brewing. The plant grows only in Thailand, reaches 3.5 m in height. The flowers are large, up to 6 cm in diameter.
The technology of harvesting raw materials is very unusual. Buds are collected in the morning, only flowers with three petals are suitable. Then they are dried. Thais carefully observe technology that preserves the preservation of all the beneficial properties of a flower.
Important. You can easily check the quality of tea. After brewing, the buds should remain intact. If they break up into pieces, then the technology was not followed during the procurement of raw materials.
Anchan blue tea has the following chemical composition:
- Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B12;
- Vitamin D, C, E and K;
- iron;
- manganese;
- phosphorus;
- calcium;
- potassium;
- organic compounds;
- amino acids.
These are the main beneficial substances, other trace elements are present in a small amount. In its composition, tea resembles a rosehip broth.
Health Benefits of Thai Blue Tea
The drink is appreciated by Thais and tourists not for taste or color, but for health benefits.
Important. Anchan is an effective anti-stress and relaxing remedy.
The list of healing properties:
- strengthens the body's defenses, strengthens the immune system;
- positively affects the state of the circulatory system, saturates the blood with oxygen;
- strengthens the nervous system, increases stress resistance, normalizes sleep, has a calming effect, improves mood;
- tones up, invigorates, helps get rid of chronic fatigue;
- improves memory and concentration;
- lowers blood pressure;
- strengthens teeth and bones due to its high calcium content;
- accelerates metabolism, helps to lose weight;
- It is a prophylaxis of atherosclerosis, thrombosis and other vascular diseases, as it cleanses blood vessels and enhances blood circulation, including brain;
- lowers blood cholesterol;
- improves eyesight;
- reduces the likelihood of cancer;
- normalizes the digestive system.
The drink is good for older people, as in old age the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease increases.
For women
Tea can be consumed for beauty and health. It gives women youth, helps solve women's problems.
Beneficial features:
- improves the condition of hair, nails, skin;
- helps to find a beautiful figure and keep fit;
- normalizes the menstrual cycle, reduces the amount of discharge;
- helps to cope with painful periods, since it has an analgesic effect;
- strengthens female libido;
- helps against infertility.
Thanks to vitamins K, E and C in tea, it slows down the aging process. A woman looks longer and feels young.
For men
In Thailand, the drink is used to treat and prevent genital disorders. With its help, you can return male power, enhance sexual desire and get rid of infertility. Tea enhances sperm motility.
The drink has an antimicrobial effect, therefore, it is a remedy for sexual infectious diseases, in particular for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Tea also inhibits the aging process and strengthens the hair, so the man does not turn gray and bald for a long time.
Instructions for use
The drink is good for health, but do not abuse it. It is enough to drink a cup of tea 1-2 times a week. If you use it as an additional tool for the treatment of diseases, then it is worth drinking courses. The scheme is as follows - 2 cups of infusion per day for three weeks.
Since the anchan has a specific taste, honey, sugar, mint or lemon balm, as well as lemon juice, can be added to it. Please note that after adding lemon, the color of the infusion will change to purple.
Important. It is necessary to be careful when combining lemon balm, peppermint and clitoris triple, the sedative effect is enhanced at times.
Tea can be drunk hot or cold, the benefits do not change. Brewed Anchan should be drunk within 12 hours.
How to make Thai blue tea
The benefits of anchana depend on the cooking process. How to brew blue tea correctly to preserve all the beneficial properties?
First, some important tips:
- it is better to prepare the infusion in a glass or porcelain dish;
- pre-rinse the container with boiling water to fill the tea leaves in a warm dish;
- do not pour boiling water on the buds; the water temperature should be 85-90 ˚С.
You can brew tea leaves up to 3 times.
Cooking:
- Boil water, pour boiling water into the teapot, wait 30 seconds and drain the liquid. The kettle is ready to use.
- Pour 1-2 tsp. infusion, pour 200 ml of slightly cooled boiling water. After 10 sec. drain the liquid.This is necessary to clean the leaves of dust and other debris. The buds open a little.
- Re-fill the tea leaves, close the kettle. Let the buds brew for 5-6 minutes.
Tea is ready to drink. The number of infusions can be different, it all depends on the container. For one person, 1-2 tsp is enough. per 200 ml of water. Of course, if you like a strong drink, then it is better to put 2 tsp. (this is approximately 10 buds) tea leaves, 1 tsp. will be few. It should also be noted that if you put a lot of orchids, the tea will be bitter.
Better drink Anchan from transparent cups. After its use on the walls should not remain blue stains. If they are, then you have acquired a fake, and the coating on the cup is a dye.
Weight loss
Tea speeds up the metabolism, and accordingly helps to burn excess fats. In addition, it favorably affects the condition of the skin, therefore, after losing weight, the skin in the problem areas will not sag.
Tea for weight loss should be taken as follows: drink 3 cups a day for 2-3 weeks. Then take a break for a month, and then you can repeat the course again.
If you need to lose weight by 2-3 kg, then a weekly intake is enough. The main thing in this period is to monitor the state of health. If there are side effects, then you should stop taking and consult a nutritionist.
Application in cosmetology
Anchan can not only be taken orally, but also used as a decoction for rinsing hair. The recipe is simple: 10 buds need to be filled with 200 ml of water, with a temperature of 85-90 ° C. Insist 15-20 minutes, then pour this infusion in 1 liter of warm water. With the prepared liquid, rinse the hair after washing. 2-3 procedures per week are enough.
To whom is the drink contraindicated, and what harm is it?
There are few contraindications:
- flower allergy or individual intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- childhood;
- treatment with drugs to reduce blood coagulation;
- bleeding disorder.
Tea is not harmful if you do not drink it regularly. At high doses, increased sedation is possible. Tea also has a diuretic effect. If you drink it in large quantities, vitamins and minerals will be washed out of the body.
Anchan is useful, only in moderation. You need to remember this.
How to store Thai blue tea
It must be stored in a tightly closed glass container to prevent moisture from entering. Ideal storage conditions - low humidity, no direct sunlight, air temperature up to 25 ˚С.
Orchid buds can also be stored in paper packaging with a zip-lock clasp. Storage conditions are similar.
When buying an anchan, you need to be careful not to purchase a fake. It is better to buy it in Thailand, asking people who plan to visit this country.
