Green tea and black tea is widely popular and is consumed in several households. But what is blue tea? Also known as Oolong tea or black dragon tea, this tea has been studied several times. This variant not only has a good taste but provides plenty of health benefits too. It naturally helps with weight loss, relieves stress and are great for hair and skin.

Health Benefits of Blue Tea

1 Delays Premature Ageing: One of the prominent benefits of drinking blue tea is that it has a lot of oxidants. “They help the body fight free radicals which are toxic and cause premature ageing. It is a good idea to detox the body occasionally with an antioxidant rich drink like blue pea tea,” says Kausshal Dugarr, founder and CEO of Teabox.com. The antioxidants in a cup of blue tea are great for hair and skin. The tea has many vitamins and minerals which keeps your skin and hair looking great.

2 Boosts Brain Activity: Blue pea is proven to be nootropic. This means it refreshes the brain and boosts its activities and function which in turn keeps you energised and feeling great.

3 Beautifies Skin & Hair: The tea has anti-glycation properties which is excellent for preventing skin ageing. “Blue tea also has some flavonoids which increases collagen origination, accelerating skin elasticity. It is also good for the hair as it holds anthocyanin which increases blood flow in a scalp, favouring and strengthening hair follicles,” says Rishav Kanoi, tea expert and founder of the Tea Trove.

4 Treats Diabetes: A cup of blue tea taken in between meals will inhibit the intake of glucose from the diet and lower blood sugar. According to a study, clitoria ternatea leaf if found to lower down diabetes in rats. It basically obstructs glucose intake from food and cures type 2 diabetes.

5 Promotes Weight Loss: According to several studies, its ability to increase the metabolism surpasses that of other tea varieties. It allows us to burn more fat naturally and increases hepatic metabolism thereby reducing cholesterol.

6 Lowers the Risk of Cancer: Antioxidants are known to minimise the profound damage to cells of the body. The lesser the damage to cells, the lesser the risk of all types of cancer.

The blue tea comes from the upper areas of Taiwan and China, where it has always had a long tradition as a weight loss beverage. The flavour is mixture of green and red tea, a delight for the senses and health. Look for the tea in health food stores as they are in high demand by consumers who want to lose weight.

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