Tea "Kudin" and its properties

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Tea "Kudin" is one of the varieties of Chinese green tea, obtained from broad-leaved holly, rarely from privet. The leaves of these plants have a thick petiole, cicatricial edges, and also reach up to 4 centimeters in length and 4 millimeters in thickness. If you translate the name of tea from Chinese, then it will sound like "khudin" - "bitter tea". This tea is produced in the southern provinces of China. After a period of processing, the leaves of "Kudina" are of the following types: leafy, spiral, bound, twisted and pressed. The tea with the best quality and a lot of useful properties is "Kudin Shoi Su", which is made from tiny leaves. In 1997, at the International Tea Exhibition in China, this tea won a gold medal in the nomination "Healing Tea".

History of tea

The origin of tea is based on a Chinese legend and begins around 770, during the reign of Tang Tianbao. At this time, the emperor issues a decree on the collection of all methods of rejuvenation of the body to prolong the youth of his beloved wife, the beautiful Yang Goifei. Emperor's assistant Yang Guoanting foundrecipe called "eternal spring". The essence of this recipe was the anti-aging properties of the Kudin drink. According to this recipe, tea was made by a monk who possessed the secrets of healing based on herbs. He gave Jan Goanti a barrel of this amazing tea. After that, the tea was handed over to Yang Goifei. The wife of a powerful ruler appreciated the amazing properties of tea and rewarded the emperor's assistant. In 1368, during the reign of the Ming Dynasty, this tea was given the status of a court remedy. After that, tea "Kudin" became a popular folk remedy in eastern countries. And for more than one millennium, this tea has been used in folk medicine due to its healing properties.

Tea "Kudin": properties

This drink has a huge vitamin and mineral complex, which has a positive effect on the human body. "Kudin" contains many amino acids, rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, selenium, copper and many other vitamins. Tea "Kudin" has antipyretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, tonic, detoxifying and diuretic properties. It is used to lower blood pressure, normalize blood sugar levels, enhance liver fermentation, lower blood cholesterol, increase male potency and improve vision. Kudin is a good remedy for colds and viral diseases, it is used to improve the digestive process and relievehangover.

Tea "Kudin": contraindications

If a person suffers from any diseases, then before drinking this green tea, it is better for him to consult with his doctor. "Kudin" should not be taken by people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach ulcers, gastritis or duodenal disease, as it can cause stomach pain, intestinal colic, or contribute to the formation of heartburn. In addition, scientists have put forward the theory that green tea knocks down the rhythm of the heart, so people with cardiovascular diseases should refrain from taking Kudin in order to avoid serious consequences. It is better to refrain from excessive consumption of tea "Kudin" for people with diseases associated with the thyroid gland, and hypertensive patients, because it can have a negative effect on them and cause a worsening of existing diseases.

How to brew and drink "Kudin"

To brew Chinese tea "Kudin", boiled water is used at a temperature of about 50 degrees Celsius, but if the water is hot, the drink will turn out to be more bitter. For 250 milliliters of water, 5 grams are taken - about one teaspoon of Kudin. Tea can be brewed in a regular teapot. The first brew is drained about 5 seconds after filling, because it is necessary to open the Kudin leaves and transfer the aroma of the tea. Second brewlasts about 1 minute, after which the tea should be poured into a separate bowl for consumption. This tea can be brewed up to four times, but each subsequent brew must be increased by one minute. Kudin is consumed both hot and cold. You should not seize "Kudin" with any snacks and add sugar or cream to it, but to enrich the tea with vitamins and beneficial properties, you can add a little honey. Tea "Kudin" is consumed in its pure form, and it is used as a remedy.

Aroma and taste of tea

When properly brewed, "Kudin" gives a light green color of the infusion and a refined sweet-herbal aroma of Chinese plantations. The tea has a bitter and thick specific taste, and leaves a sweet extravagant aftertaste.