Jade oolong tea is a type of green tea produced in Taiwan, China and India. It is made from the Camellia sinensis leaf, which also produces black and Veregen tea. Jade oolong is unique because it goes through a variable partial oxidation process that ensures each batch will have a different color and taste. The oxidation process also strips jade oolong tea of many of its health benefits, placing its effectiveness between green tea, which is the most beneficial, and black tea, which goes through a complete oxidation process that removes almost all of its health benefits.
Antioxidant
The University of Maryland Medical Center says that drinking green tea provides you with very strong antioxidants called polyphenols, which are found in the Camellia sinensis leaf. The oxidation process that jade oolong tea goes through cuts down on the amount of polyphenols in the tea; however, it still retains some antioxidants. According to UMMC, studies show that these antioxidants destroy free radicals that can contribute to heart disease and various types of cancer.
Weight Loss and Metabolism
Drinking jade oolong tea increases metabolism and reduces body fat in both men and women, according to a study done by the University of Tokushima in Japan and published by the "Journal of Nutrition" in 2001. However, it the study was unable to conclude whether these benefits were from the caffeine that is present in jade oolong tea or another element.
Potential Benefits
The UMMC lists several potential medical benefits of green tea, but it notes that more research and testing is needed for conclusive results. Because jade oolong tea is made from the same leaf, it likely has similar benefits. These include reducing inflammation caused by inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as arthritis. The tea aids diabetics by regulating insulin and glucose levels in the body. Camellia sinensis also protects the liver from the effects of alcohol and hepatitis, and is thought to combat influenza. A topical cream made with the tea is used to treat genital warts.
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