Except for water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. Tea drinkers not only enjoy the soothing, relaxing effects of a hot cup of tea, they also experience the many health benefits that teas provide. Hoodia and Wu Yi teas are drunk for their effect in boosting metabolism, reducing weight and increasing energy. Hoodia and Wu Yi teas have similarities and differences. As with any supplement, hoodia and Wu Yi teas should be taken with the advice and supervision of your health-care practitioner.
Hoodia Tea History
Hoodia tea is made from a succulent, cactus-like plant native to South Africa. In 1937 a Dutch anthropologist studying the San Bushmen observed them using Hoodia gordonii to depress their appetites and sustain energy during their long hunting trips. In 1963, a scientist at South Africa's National Laboratory noticed animals treated with Hoodia gordonii lost weight.
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Hoodia tea works to reduce weight. The molecule P57 is the active ingredient and appetite suppressant in Hoodia gordonii. P57 dulls feelings of hunger and lessens the desire for food. Drinking Hoodia gordonii tea will suppress your appetite, give you a feeling of fullness, maintain your energy and promote weight loss.
Wu Yi Tea History
Wu Yi tea is a dark rich beverage that goes back thousands of years. It's grown in a mountainous region in China called the Wu Yi Mountains. Wu Yi tea may seem coffee-like, depending on the how it's brewed. It's robust and has an earthy flavor and aroma.
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Wu Yi tea also produces weight loss, but unlike hoodia tea, which suppresses your appetite, Wu Yi tea works by boosting your metabolism, burning up calories and melting away body fat. In the August 2003 issue of the "Journal of Medical Investigation," research studies by scientists from Japan University of Tokushima, School of Medicine found that drinking two cups of Wu Yi tea may burn 130 to 200 calories per day and burns 1.57 times more calories than green tea.
Other Benefits
Wu Yi tea is a rich source of polyphenols and antioxidants. These properties help Wu Yi tea to block carbohydrates from forming fat, strengthens the immune system, help to build strong teeth, counteract the signs of aging and help to promote a radiant and beautiful complexion.
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