Black tea Przy Kominku 100g Bio-Flavo

Black tea Przy Kominku 100g Bio-Flavo

Black tea Przy Kominku is based on good quality dried tea, to which some cinnamon and pieces of apple, ginger, redcurrant, orange, currant leaves, safflower, aroma have been added . The tea is therefore warming and full of pleasant aroma. It should be brewed with boiling water for 2-3 minutes to get the effect of stimulation and longer 3-5 minutes for the effect of relaxation and calming down. After brewing, the leaves and additives should be separated from the infusion so that the solution is not too bitter from the excess of secreted tannins, which may additionally retard the absorption of some elements (iron, magnesium).

Black tea is obtained by oxidizing the leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant.

Tea and health

Black tea is rich in nutrients. Theine plays the main role, which has a stimulating effect, increases the metabolic rate, improves concentration and reflexes, improves mood, prevents tooth decay, heart disease, atherosclerosis, and the development of glaucoma. It has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. It owes these properties to the presence of biologically active compounds and nutrients such as purine alkaloids (theine, theobromine), amino acids, lipids, vitamins A, E, K, B group, but also minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, manganese, iron, selenium, fluorine. Of particular importance are phenolic compounds (flavonoids, phenolic acids), including catechins, which are strong antioxidants.

Flavonols, phenolic acids and their effects

Among phenolic acids, phenylcarboxylic acids predominate, especially gallic with antioxidant properties.

Other polyphenols (mainly flavonoids) that are found in tea include;

1. Flavanols so mainlycatechins (epicatechins, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate), which lower LDL cholesterol, have antimutagenic properties, lower blood pressure, help fight obesity, prevent cardiovascular diseases, support the fight against diabetes, accelerate fat burning ,

 2. Flavonols:

 a. kaempferol with diastolic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-fungal properties

  b. quercetin  with anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-thrombotic, anti-allergic properties

c. myricetin with anticancer and antiatherosclerotic effects

Tea in the kitchen

Black tea Przy Kominku pour boiling water and brew for 2-5 minutes. Shorter brewing gives a stimulating, refreshing tea, puts you in a good mood. Longer brewing brings calming and relaxing infusions. After brewing, the leaves and additives should be separated from the infusion so that it is not too bitter from the excess of secreted tannins.