chenyswhite Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:33 AM Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:33 AM I know there are many benefits of tea, and it’s really helpful for our body. Does green tea boost your metabolism? Any other unknown magic power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lips Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:47 AM Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:47 AM 21 minutes ago, chenyswhite said: unknown magic power Not that I know of …… Seriously, a less well-known one: green tea with brown sugar for migraine relief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZhangKaiRong Posted June 7, 2017 at 01:43 PM Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 01:43 PM Yes, green tea boosts your metabolism, but just a little. It makes you hungry quicker, and can cause nausea if you drink several cups on an empty stomach without eating anything. But in this respect, the raw puer tea is much better - definitely not recommend to drink it without eating something before. It can also make you more aware and vigilant - for me, when I was preparing for my accounting and finance qualification exams, long study sessions were supported by puer tea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted June 7, 2017 at 11:34 PM Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 11:34 PM On 6/7/2017 at 10:47 AM, lips said: Seriously, a less well-known one: green tea with brown sugar for migraine relief. Interesting; I did not know that. I used to lecture on migraine to medical students (at the med school with which I was affiliated) as well as to practicing clinicians in my community (Houston, TX.) 23 hours ago, ZhangKaiRong said: It can also make you more aware and vigilant - for me, when I was preparing for my accounting and finance qualification exams, long study sessions were supported by puer tea. I've found that too. Increased alertness without the anxiety and jitters that equal amounts of coffee might bring. Also, one reason tea is said to be so popular with Buddhist monks is that it helps them concentrate and stay focused during long sessions of study and meditation. These properties are often attributed to tea supplying theanine without too much caffeine. Theanine is also said to reduce the response to stress in which the body's sympathetic nervous system goes into overdrive. On 6/7/2017 at 10:33 AM, chenyswhite said: Any other unknown magic power? The "health food" literature (often based on poor science) is full of extravagant claims about how green tea can do everything from curing cancer to preventing ageing. It's also popularly promoted as a weight loss aid. I have no idea about the truth of those claims, but I tend to automatically distrust them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenyswhite Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:51 AM Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:51 AM @lips Not that I know of... Hmmm, Does it work well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenyswhite Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:55 AM Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:55 AM @ZhangKaiRong As for raw puer tea , I don't know more about it. I like the flavor of black tea,what about it's flavor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenyswhite Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:59 AM Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 12:59 AM @abcdefg Intersesting, You know a lot about tea. It seems that I should have a cup of tea when I prepare my exam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted June 8, 2017 at 01:22 AM Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 01:22 AM 16 minutes ago, chenyswhite said: @ZhangKaiRong As for raw puer tea , I don't know more about it. I like the flavor of black tea,what about it's flavor? @chenyswhiteMay I gently and politely suggest you do some relevant backgound reading. It could advance your understanding of tea a lot. 1. About Pu'er, raw and ripe, start here: https://www.chinese-forums.com/forums/topic/48844-warming-up-to-pu’er-a-beginner’s-guide-普洱茶/ 2. About black tea (Chinese call it red tea) start here: https://www.chinese-forums.com/forums/topic/48661-dian-hong-滇红茶-yunnans-simplest-tea/ Then browse through some more general discussions about other kinds of tea. You will find quite a few resources here: https://www.chinese-forums.com/forums/topic/54133-tea-articles-a-users-guide/ If you are interested in the history of tea, have a look at these fine podcasts: https://www.chinese-forums.com/forums/topic/49617-laszlo-montgomery-on-the-history-of-chinese-tea-–-a-listening-guide/ We are glad to have you asking questions about tea. Spending some time with these resources can be very fruitful for someone, like yoursef, who has an inquisitive mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lips Posted June 8, 2017 at 03:52 AM Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 03:52 AM 2 hours ago, chenyswhite said: Does it work well? Many Chinese swear by it. I haven't tried it myself. I use accupressure for headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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