Darjeeling tea: benefits, prescription and contraindications
Among the different varieties and types of tea that we can enjoy today there are delicious options for all tastes, as they differ not only in benefits and properties, but also in the flavors and aromas that arise when preparing and tasting them. It is the case of Assam tea, a variety of black tea also known by the name of black tea from India because it is a tea produced exclusively in a town located in northern India, known as Assam, from where it spread to reach the popularity it enjoys today.
Not in vain, within the different options of black tea we can also find other wonderful varieties. It's what happens with the Darjeeling tea (also know as Darjeeling tea). And as with the Assam variety, we are also faced with a type of black tea that occurs in another region of India also located in the north of the country, specifically in the west of the state of Bengal (West Bengal).
The Darjeeling region is located very close to the Himalayas. It is located at an average altitude of 2,134 meters, and stands out as the seat of the district of Darjeeling, in the Shivalik mountains in the lower chain of the Himalayas. Its name consists of a combination of Tibetan words: Dorje (lightning) and ling (place), which can be translated as "The land of lightning".
The benefits of Darjeeling tea
Darjeeling tea is a variety of black tea full of benefits and properties both curative and preventive. Its regular consumption, as long as there are no contraindications that advise against taking it, is interesting within a varied and balanced diet, since it also stands out because it can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Among its most important qualities we can mention the following:
- It helps prevent cardiovascular diseases: Darjeeling tea stands out as an ideal beverage to take care of our cardiovascular system, favoring a correct blood circulation, thanks to its high content of natural antioxidants (among which we must mention flavonoids and catechins).
- Good for the heart: This tea is very interesting when it comes to caring not only our cardiovascular system, but our heart in particular, thanks precisely to its contribution in natural antioxidants that help protect our heart.
- Natural stimulant: Black tea, and in particular the Darjeeling variety, becomes a very interesting stimulating drink when we need a little extra energy. It is ideal for when we need to improve our concentration, or activate. It is a wonderful stimulant of the nervous system, increasing the state of both waking and concentration.
- Powerful anticancer: Darjeeling tea consumed regularly becomes an excellent natural option when it comes to preventing cancer, thanks to its contribution in natural antioxidants.
How to prepare Darjeeling tea at home
The preparation of Darjeeling tea at home is as simple as it is easy. Although we must take into account that cold should never be served, it is possible to accompany it with milk in the same way that you enjoy the Chai tea. Next we explain what ingredients you need and the steps to follow to make it.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Darjeeling tea leaves
- 1 cup of water
preparation:
Put the equivalent of one cup of water in a saucepan and without letting it reach the boiling point, infuse the tea leaves between 90 to 95ºC. Finally turn off the heat, cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
Contraindications of Darjeeling tea
As with all varieties of tea, we must bear in mind that Darjeeling tea also has certain contraindications that can make its consumption is not advised at certain times.
For example, its use is not advised in people with hypertension or in pregnant and lactating women due to its high content in theine, a stimulating substance.
Its consumption is also advised away from meals, since if taken before eating it can affect the correct absorption of iron. ThemesTea
