Where does tea come from, this drink with so many health benefits?
Camellia Sinensis or more commonly, the tea plant, is a small shrub at the origin of all teas in the world. According to legend, in 3000 BC, Emperor Shen Nung heated water for hydration near a tea tree, the leaves of the tree fell off and ended up in his cup. Pleasantly surprised by the taste of the water, this discovery made the emperor want to introduce tea to his people.
One of the first written traces evoking tea was found in a pharmacology book. Tea has therefore always been used for its medicinal properties.
White, black, green or even blue (oolong tea), all teas are rich in flavonoids, very powerful antioxidants! Tea is a drink with multiple health benefits.
Tea is good for the heart 🤎
Tea leaves lower hypertension by contributing to the flexibility of the arteries and the fluidity of the blood. The tension is balanced, which allows you to prevent some cardiovascular diseases.
Tea helps with weight loss
The compounds in the tea activate thermogenesis, a process that helps maintain body temperature and leads to the burning of some stored fat. The presence of caffeine (in addition to theine) in tea also slightly increases thermogenesis and fat burning. The synergy of caffeine and flavonoids is very effective in promoting energy expenditure and, to a lesser extent, in burning calories. Of course, tea is not a miraculous product for weight loss, it goes hand in hand with an adequate and balanced diet.
Tea: an ally against stress
Regularly consuming tea helps to recover more easily and quickly from a period of stress: its effect is relaxing. The amino acid called L-theanine in tea helps reduce stress and anxiety by lowering the stress hormone cortisol and increasing the activity of a calming neurotransmitter called GABA, a neurotransmitter that regulates blood pressure and heart rate. brain activity.
Our partnership with Kodam
Since 2015 Kodama has been creating tea to tell stories. Each of their creations is a surprising experience, where taste is as important as the emotion it arouses. Like alchemists searching for nuggets and thrills, the Kodama team seeks to reveal the treasures it holds in every leaf, flower or spice.
Artisans, Kodama conditions each of its 100% natural recipes by hand, in its Parisian workshop. Flavors collide and aromas harmonize: behind every creation there is the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Just like tea, adaptogenic herbs contain a multitude of benefits, which is why we developed beneficial routines, by combining a Kodama infusion and a Hygée food supplement. The ideal combination to delight your taste buds while taking care of yourself!
The Renewal Package:
✓ “Rehab” green tea is light and invigorating, made with ginger, lemongrass and lemon peel
✓ Detox cleanses the body, improves digestion and detoxifies the liver
The Dream package :
✓ La Vie à Pleines Dents is delicious and spicy, composed of rooibos, apple, fennel, cinnamon and cardamom
✓ Serenity improves resistance to stress and sleep quality
Tea, good for your gut microbiota
The antioxidants in tea are beneficial for the intestinal flora by acting as prebiotics, highly valued fibers in the intestines that feed the good bacteria. The tea has an immune action and, as seen above, a slimming action.
How to brew tea correctly?
Choose your water wisely! Water plays an important role in making tea. Each water has a different taste and characteristics:
– to avoid “killing” the tea, avoid water that is too chlorinated
– a low-mineral water is preferable to rediscover the pure and pure taste of tea
The right temperature?
– do not boil the water. Black teas cannot withstand temperatures above 95°C (just when the water starts to simmer)
– green teas are even more fragile, the water must not exceed 80°C to have all the benefits
– for white teas, the water temperature must be between 60°C and 80°C
The duration of the infusion
– black tea: 5 to 10 minutes
– green tea: 5 minutes (to avoid bitterness)
– white tea: you can leave it to infuse for at least 15 minutes
Good tasting 😋
