Chinese Green Tea maojian Tea , Slightly Fresh Green Tea Leaves

Brewing instruction:

Use 3-4 grams of Mao Jian tea leaves and water just below boiling temperature (around 80 degrees Celsius). First rinse the tea once for washing, and afterwards you can steep the tea up to five or six times. Infuse the tea anywhere from a few seconds to one minute depending on your personal taste. Remember keep a layer of water in the glass to avoid causing the tea to dry out and lose its taste.

Health benefits to drink Mao Jian green tea

There are several benefits of the Maojian. First, it has a high level of phenolic content (especially the catechins) that have been scientifically proven to help in reducing the body fat. This substance also lowers the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the body that is known to elevate the risks of heart diseases. This tea variety is also good for stabilizing blood pressure. The phenolic content is common among most of the green tea varieties.

Secondly, several studies have proven that consumption of green tea reduces chances of cancer by a significant percentage. Moreover, other studies found that the Mao Jian do have preventive effects against coronary heart diseases and atherosclerosis. And like any other green tea, Maojian has a good level of antioxidants. This means that the general immunity in the body is boosted and the effects of aging are also suppressed.

The Mao Jian is also known for its relaxing and soothing effects. With this, you could ease yourself after the day's activities. In fact, the traditional drinking of the Mao Jian was done in the evening as a means of easing off. Its level of vitamins and antioxidants are also essential for a healthy skin.