Black Tea: boost your energy and control your stress

Lacking energy? If Black Tea isn’t part of your daily routine yet, it’s time to get to know it. Keep active and smiling with this stimulating formula from Camellia sinensis without unbalancing your nervous system. Getting a boost of energy doesn’t always mean getting on your nerves. Did you know that Black Tea is more effective than coffee at boosting your energy? This is due to the duration of this effect, which can act within 6 hours. While coffee works for 3 to 5 hours.

 

Although most Black Teas are produced in India, China has several cultivation areas directed to the production of this tea where we find the famous Keemun Black Tea.

Give your body an energy boost and control your stress with Black Tea! Happy reading.

 

 

What is Black Tea

Black tea is one of the five members of the beautiful Camellia sinensis family that we love so much. Although less popular than Green Tea, Black Tea is also highly beneficial to our health, including our hearts. It is the tea option that contains the highest quantity of theine, but it has the least antioxidants compared to the other teas in the family.

According to tea lovers, the difference between Green Tea and Black Tea lies in the respective processing leaves. In Black Tea, the production process is divided into six stages: harvesting, draining, rotating, oxidizing, drying, and sorting. This tea results from the harvesting of the oldest shoots and leaves of Camellia sinensis, which are then rolled (by hand or by machines), exposed to air (oxidation), and dried. The leaves take between 12 and 20 hours to wither. The first difference between the two teas is the fermentation.

Green Tea leaves are steamed fresh and air-dried, while Black Tea leaves need to be heated (fermented) in closed tanks and then air-dried. Due to fermentation, the buds and leaves that make Black Tea lose their antioxidant potential, but they obtain a higher degree of theine compared to Green Tea. This is where the intense smoky flavour of Black Tea comes from.

When the Black Tea leaves are oxidized they have a dark reddish colour and when dried they are brown or black. 

 

 

 

Benefits of Black Tea

Black tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for the treatment of various health problems. In addition to helping control blood sugar levels, it speeds up metabolism, improves concentration, and boosts defenses. But does Black Tea lose weight? Due to its diuretic potential, Black Tea is an excellent ally in eliminating fluid retention that causes a feeling of slimming. This false idea is the result of belly deflation and not, properly, the loss of body fat.

Although Black Tea has a high theine content, it does not increase blood pressure. Black Tea is recommended for treating diarrhea and reducing feelings of fatigue. Because it contains theine, it is not recommended to take it during the night so as not to interfere with sleep. In addition, prefer to drink it between meals, hot or cold, to promote the nutritional absorption of the food you have consumed.

 

How to make Black Tea: prepare 5 simple and inspiring recipes

Black Tea with Milk

Ingredients (for 2 people):

• 500ml water;
• 250ml milk;
• 2 teaspoons of Black Tea;
• Honey or sugar to taste;
• 2 tea cups;
• 1 pan;
• 1 tea strainer.

 

How to prepare:

1. Place 2 ‘teaspoons of Black Tea in a pan and pour 500ml of boiled water.
2. Then, cover it and let it infuse for 5 minutes.
3. Finally, strain and mix the tea with a little sugar and milk.
4. Serve while still hot.

 

 

Black Tea with Cinnamon and Milk

Ingredients (for 2 people):

• 4 sachets of Black Tea;
• 500ml milk;
• Cinnamon powder;
• Honey or sugar to taste (optional);
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 2 tea cups;
• 1 pan;
• 1 tea strainer.

 

How to prepare:

1. Start by heating the milk.
2. Next, dip the Black Tea bags in the milk, add the cinnamon stick and a little honey or sugar.
3. Mix well, cover the pan, and leave to infuse for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Finally, strain and pour into the two cups of tea.
5. Before serving, sprinkle a little cinnamon powder over each of the teas.
6. Serve while still hot.

 

 

 

Hot Chocolate with Black Tea and Cinnamon

Ingredients (for 2 people):

• 400ml water;
• 100ml hot milk;
• 2 teaspoons of chocolate powder;
• 4 sachets of Black Tea;
• 1 cinnamon stick;
• 2 tea cups;
• 1 pan;
• 1 tea strainer.

 

How to prepare:

1. Place the 4 sachets in a pan and pour 400ml of boiled water.
2. Then, cover it and leave it to infuse for 2 minutes.
3. Finally, strain and add the milk, cinnamon stick, and chocolate powder.
4. And it’s ready to serve!

 

 

Black Tea with Hibiscus: a refreshing option for summer

Ingredients (for 4 people):

• 1 L (1000ml) of water;
• 1 teaspoon of Hibiscus Flowers;
• 4 sachets of Black Tea;
• Juice of 1 squeezed lemon;
• Honey or sugar to taste
• 4 tea cups;
• 1 pan;
• 1 tea strainer.

 

How to prepare:

1. In a pan, pour 1L of boiled water and add the 4 tea bags and the hibiscus.
2. Then cover and leave to infuse for 5 minutes.
3. Finally, strain, allow to cool slightly, and add the lemon juice.
4. If you prefer, you can add a little honey or sugar.
5. If it’s not completely cold yet, let it cool naturally before putting it in the fridge.

 

 

Black Tea with Red Fruits

Ingredients (for 5 people):

• 1.5L (1500ml) water;
• 2 Tbsp of our Black Tea with Red Fruits;
• 5 tea cups;
• 1 pan;
• 1 tea strainer.

 

How to prepare:

1. Place the Black Tea with Red Fruits in a pot and pour 1.5L of boiled water.
2. Then cover and leave to infuse for 2 to 4 minutes.
3. Finally, strain and leave to cool naturally.
4. When cold, store in the fridge. 

 

 

Give yourself an energy boost with Black Tea and free yourself from bad moods! After all, it’s not that difficult.  Find our Black Tea suggestions and enjoy the best teas in the world.

 

 

 

Chás do Mundo

“Somantis, Unip. Lda is a company founded in 2005 and operates in the food industry, with special focus on the import and export of teas, medicinal plants, accessories, spices and various organic products. Our company is represented by the brand “Chás do Mundo ®” which presents a wide range of high quality teas, with more than 2000 varieties available, including orthodox teas or blends of various types such as green tea, white tea, black tea, red tea, oolong tea, rooibos, medicinal plants, tisanes, fruit mixtures, teas in simple, organic and fair trade sachets.”