Tea is an ancient beverage with many health benefits. Its weight reducing effects have aroused much interest recently, as well as provoking a few dubious claims.Research findings about tea and weight control
At Valley Green Tea, we believe in evidence based science. Taking advantage of En Jie’s strong public health research background, we have listed and will continue to do so research…
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More tea related resources
Milk and tea: For those who seek to enjoy the full health benefits of green teas, including weight loss, do NOT add milk! Milk’s counter effect is more than just…
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Why is it easier to gain than lose weight?
When we consume more energy than we expend, we gain weight. For most of human history the odds were heavily stacked against us being able to consume more than we…
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How much weight reduction could be achieved by tea drinking?
Many studies have been conducted in laboratories and on animals with consistent results showing that tea drinking can assist in reducing body weight and blood cholesterol levels. There is, however,…
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Wu-yi tea? Is it a special fat burner as claimed?
Wu-yi is an area in Fu-Jian province in China famous for it rock mountains and rich water resources. It has a long history of tea production and most teas produced…
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Recommendations for use of tea in weight control
Chinese people enjoyed drinking green and oolong teas for thousands of years before the western world discovered their health benefits, including weight control. We recommend choosing a few quality teas,…
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Is there a tea that is more targeted at weight loss (slimming tea)?
Lotus leaf tea has also been in the Chinese diet for a long time. There is evidence of its use being associated with functions such as the lowering blood lipid…
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Is Oolong (Wulong) tea better than green tea for weight loss?
I am unaware of any statistically significant data available to date in support of the claim that Oolong tea is more effective than green tea with regard to weight management….
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Wulong, Oolong or Wu-long, what is the difference?
"Oolong tea", "wulong tea","Wu-long" are simply various translations of the same Chinese tea "乌龙茶". To find out more, please go to: Oolong tea information