Oolong Tea

Cosmin Dordea

As I started my Cho Yung Tea scheme on Monday I thought I would look a little further into what Oolong tea actually is.

First off, what a lot of people doesn't know is that green, black and oolong tea all come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. The secret to the individual tea's properties is in the processing. 

The level of fermentation (oxidization) is what really separates the different teas. Oolong tea is midway between black and green tea as it is semi-oxidated. This level of fermentation allows for a harmonious balance that preserves some of the grassy-floral quality often found in green tea, yet maintains the deeper-tone character of black tea. You can read more about the different teas here.

Oolong tea has many active pharmacological elements such as vitamin C and E, carotene and minerals such as zinc, selenium and florin. The tea also contains caffeine and tea polyphenols such as flavonol antioxidants. These elements all help us stay fit and healthy. In addition to these, Cho Yung Tea also includes a "blend of traditional herbs and plants to help purify the body's cells and support the essential organs through the digestive process" - Cho Yung Tea. It's mother nature's all natural blend for a happy, healthy life.

I hope you head over and check it out and it would mean the world if you also followed them on instagram (here) as I will be posting there a few times a week as well! 

Cho Yung Tea

Last year when I lived in Southampton I discovered Cho Yung Tea. I was half way through my final year, writing my thesis, had just been given my exam assignment and was working part-time at a nightclub 3 days a week. I had just gone through a bad break-up and was eating junk food and whatever high energy-food the university vendors offered. It's hard even thinking back to the state I was in. One morning on my way to the library I stopped by Holland and Barrett (it was on my way) and found Cho Yung Tea on sale. I wanted something different than watered out coffee so I got it.

It was probably the best decision I made that year. I felt the difference already the next morning. My stomach felt amazing. Not bloated or hard (the sort of thing junk food will do to you), a result of the tea helping my digestive system work more efficiently, and my head felt clearer because of the herbs and caffein.

I've been at a happy, healthy weight now. I do expect gaining a couple kgs during winter and loosing a few during summer, but I feel absolutely fine doing so. However, when I go beyond those couple kgs I feel absolutely terrible. And lately I have. I ran out after moving back to Norway so I emailed Cho Yung Tea, told them my story and asked where I could buy the tea here. They were so happy to hear that they had been able to help me through a difficult patch in my life and wanted to send me a packet for free if I shared my story and some info about the product through my blog and Instagram (which I would've done either way).

My weight and health goes hand-in-hand with my happiness and Cho Yung Tea helps me stay happy :)