Recently, the tea party ceremony has become much more popular than the usual coffee and other drinks. In some countries, there is a whole culture that talks about how to drink tea, what can be eaten during the tea ceremony and most importantly - how to brew this drink. The black and green brick drink got wide popularity. Due to its composition and useful properties, it is in demand among the population.
However, today we will talk about another drink - the so-called kudin tea. We will consider the benefits and harms of this product a bit later, but for now let's move on to the history of its origin and the description of the variety.
Origin history
The name kudin is translated as “grass with bitterness” or “not tea tea”. This type of tea is collected in China, in its southern part. In most cases, plantations with this plant are located on mountain slopes, where there is always high humidity. At the moment, there are several varieties of such a drink.
But let's move on to the very description of kudin tea. This name is given to the leaves of the evergreen holly - they make mate tea from another tree of the same family (Holly of Paraguay). Kudin grows in the form of a lush shrub, the height of which reaches several meters. But the length of the leaves themselves ranges from 8 to 25 centimeters.
On the shelves of supermarkets and specialized stores, kudin tea is presented in the form of dense sticks consisting of twisted holly leaves and cuttings. The length of such a stick is about seven centimeters. Small young leaves are most valued, but they quickly give up their strength. As for larger and older leaves, they can withstand several tea leaves before they become unusable. Kudin of higher grades has a significantly lower level of bitterness, in contrast to low grades. In addition, high-quality tea has a multifaceted palette of taste and aroma.
An interesting legend goes about the origin itself, which we will tell you now.
The legend of Kudin
Once upon a time, when people were just beginning to develop agriculture and growing plants, a young and beautiful girl, A Xian, lived in a small village. Many guys sought to win the heart of a beautiful woman, but she rejected everyone. According to legend, the girl’s only favorite pastime was picking leaves and making a drink from holly. She preferred to leave early in the morning and return home at night. The girl healed open wounds, various diseases and ailments with a decoction. The fame of Kudin spread throughout the village.
The villagers knew about the beneficial properties of kudin tea and often asked A Xian to prepare this potion for them as well. However, after a while the girl liked the emperor, and he sent soldiers for her. The emperor was so fascinated by the beauty of the girl that he invited her to become one of his concubines.
And Xian refused the imperial offer and committed suicide by rushing from the top of the rock. A few drops of girl’s blood fell on a broad-leaved holly, and it turned dark red. Since then, the tender kidneys have remained a crimson hue, and the taste of the finished drink has become sweet, but with a hint of bitterness.
Composition of the drink
Kudin is not in vain considered one of the most useful varieties of tea, since it contains a lot of useful vitamins and minerals. These substances stimulate the work of the internal organs of a person and saturate the body, making the immune system stronger and stronger.
Before moving on to the useful properties of kudin, we will analyze what is in its composition:
- calcium;
- B vitamins;
- sodium;
- silicon;
- vitamin C;
- iron;
- magnesium;
- group D vitamins;
- sulfur;
- a nicotinic acid;
- potassium;
- chlorophyll.
All these elements, when properly prepared, pass into the infusion, exerting a beneficial effect on the body.
Where it grows and how it is harvested
A dwarf plant grows throughout China. However, the most productive part of the broad-leaved holly part of the country is the south. The plant, which turns into a valuable drink, is grown on the mountainsides. Kudin tea, the benefits and harms of which are described below, loves moist and enriched soil.
Tea is made according to a technology that is similar to harvesting elite green tea:
- As soon as new green leaves appear on the tree, they are immediately collected.
- After collecting, the leaves are twisted, gently stringing on a thick fishing line.
- The so-called leaf bundles are dried in the open air for several days.
The last step is to sort the sheets by size and by degree of readiness.
What kind of tea does it taste like?
As we said earlier, kudin in translation means "bitter grass." From this we can conclude that the drink itself has a bitter taste.
In its pure form, rarely anyone can drink kudin. In most cases, it is diluted or fresh fruits and berries are added to hide the specific taste component. Tea itself is bitter. Nevertheless, no one bothers you to experiment with varieties and varieties, choosing for yourself options with a less sharp taste and aroma.
An interesting fact: in higher-quality and higher grades of kudin, bitterness is practically absent. All this is easily explained by the composition of the drink. For it, the youngest leaves are used, which have not yet had time to become coarser and saturated with bitterness. The only drawback of the elite varieties of Kudin tea is its low aging, low strength and lost aroma saturation. But for some, this could be a major advantage. It all depends on your habits and preferences.
Varieties
Kudin tea, the benefits and harms of which are described below, is divided into several varieties. These categories are distinguished by the quality of the initial raw material, the method of processing and the degree of maturity.
So, the main varieties of kudin tea:
- connected;
- pressed;
- sheet;
- spiral;
- twisted.
The highest quality and most expensive tea is kudin shui syu, which is made from the smallest leaves of this plant. True connoisseurs believe that this variety is less bitter and has a brighter taste and aroma.
For other types of tea, not only young leaves are used, but also more mature ones. A drink made from such raw materials has a bitter aftertaste, and is also designed for several tea leaves.
Kudin tea: useful properties and contraindications
The main beneficial properties of this drink include the following:
- eliminates fatigue and improves human performance;
- strengthens the immune system;
- normalizes metabolism;
- contributes to a speedy recovery during colds;
- stimulates the gastrointestinal tract;
- cleanses our body of toxins and toxins;
- contributes to the normalization of blood pressure;
- the drink invigorates and has tonic properties;
- lowers blood sugar;
- cleanses blood vessels;
- fights heartburn and rhinitis;
- treats stomatitis;
- strengthens the memory and nervous system;
- lowers cholesterol;
- cleanses the liver;
- helps to lose weight;
- reduces the effects of exposure;
- improves heart function;
- reduces the risk of cancer.
Now you can move on to the disadvantages of this drink.
Who is forbidden to drink kudin?
Despite an impressive number of useful properties, kudin can also negatively affect our body.
It is strictly forbidden to use this drink for young children, pregnant and breast-feeding women, as it can cause disturbances in the digestive tract. In turn, this will lead to complications and irreparable consequences.
If you begin to notice an unhealthy reaction of your body to tea, stop using it immediately. It is also necessary to consult a doctor after such an incident in order to check your health.
The main contraindications to the use of kudin tea are as follows:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- chronic gastroenteritis;
- high blood pressure;
- individual intolerance.
Now you know the beneficial properties and contraindications of kudin tea.
Doctors advice
Recommendations regarding this drink:
- consuming kudin, you saturate your body with useful substances and minerals;
- strengthen weakened immunity;
- cleanse the liver of toxins and toxins;
- give the body a surge of strength, energy and desire to do something;
- improve sleep;
- purify blood in vessels;
- improve memory, which is important, for example, while preparing for exams;
- do not drink tea at night;
- for weight loss kudin is drunk only on an empty stomach;
- the drink removes excess fluid from the body.
Following the instructions of doctors and not abusing kudin tea, you can improve your health.
Kudin tea: how to brew and drink properly
To brew this drink should be similar to ordinary tea: dry leaves need to be poured with hot water and insisted. When brewing kudina it is very important to take water of the right temperature. If this tea is brewed with boiling water, then you can get a bitter infusion. When using water with a temperature of 50-60 degrees receive an infusion of young leaves with a noble taste and a small bitterness. For ripe leaves, you need to use water with a temperature of 80 degrees.
The scheme for proper brewing of kudin tea, the benefits and harms of which we have already considered:
- For 250 grams of pure drinking water, you need a teaspoon of tea.
- Pour boiling water over the teapot, rinse and pour out the excess liquid.
- Pour dry tea into it.
- We bring the water to the required temperature, cool slightly and pour into the tea pot.
- Drain the first infusion in a couple of seconds. This action helps to rinse the leaves from dust, dirt and other unwanted substances.
- Re-fill the water and detect for about three minutes.
- After the specified time, the tea can be poured into cups and enjoy the unusual taste and aroma.
It is customary not to add milk, honey or jam to the drink. Sugar or cane sugar can act as a sweetener. Kudin is usually drunk on an empty stomach, but a couple of chocolates or fresh fruit will not be superfluous.
How to drink for weight loss?
To lose weight, you must follow these rules:
- refuse to use salt, because it retains fluid in the body;
- in the morning you need to eat something protein, and then brew yourself a cup of tea;
- you need to drink more clean water;
- Kudin can not be combined with lemon, honey or fruit jam;
- the daily norm of kudin for weight loss is two to three cups;
- the drink must be drunk for several weeks. During this time, tea will help remove toxins and toxins from the body, improve the functioning of internal organs and the digestive system.
Many people who drink cudin tea note that they have begun to feel better, get enough sleep and feel a burst of energy throughout the day.
An interesting way to cook
Another interesting brewing method is as follows:
- We take some needles or spindles of kudin and pour them into a teapot.
- Pour cold water and soak the tea in it.
- We squeeze out the excess liquid and return the kudin back to the brewing tank.
- Then boil the water, cool it a little and pour into the teapot.
- We insist for two to three minutes.
We have already considered the properties and contraindications of Cudin tea, reviews about this drink are very contradictory. Consumers note a bitter taste and a fairly high price for products. Another part of the population considers kudin to be the best medicine and periodically consumes it. Note that kudin is designed more for connoisseurs, because its taste and aroma can push away from the first minutes. But maybe you should give such a healthy drink a second chance?