Upon hearing all of the amazing health benefits of tea, I decided to give green tea a try. All tea is pretty good for you. They contain phytochemicals that are able to fight free radical damage, which prevents aging and disease. As well, they are a zero calorie beverage that can also boost your metabolism and fat burning.

In my research, I also stumbled across wu yi tea, which has similar health benefits. I could not seem to find any at the store, so I stuck with my friend’s suggestion.

It did not turn out as planned! The tea had a strange, grassy sort of taste that I just could not get used to. Maybe the green color just made me think of grass. I tried it again and again.

I even began flavoring the tea with sweeteners and cream. Lemon did not work either. And of course, adding all that sugar was not doing much for my once healthy drink.

I had a hard time finding any wu yi tea at the store. There are a few Asian markets around, but they are not very close to the house, so I resorted to the internet where I found a plethora of wu yi tea sources. I finally chose one and gave it a try.

Immediately, I was pleased with the color and aroma. Much more like black tea! Wu yi goes through a bit of oxidation like black tea, but not as much. This lends to a better flavor, yet the nutrients are not stripped.

Yes! No more bitter tea, great flavor, yet all the great nutrients and weight loss boosters!

And oddly enough, even though both wu yi tea and green tea contain caffeine, I do not experience the jittery feeling when I drink it. It does not even bother my sleep if I drink it in the evening. However, if you have been sensitive to caffeine or have regular bouts of insomnia, you probably should not drink any past noon. You will just have to see how it works for you.

Try wu yi tea iced, too. Be sure to let it cool and then pour it over ice. I use an herbal blend along with the wu yi tea. I even make green tea, wu yi tea and blueberry tea together for a great fruity drink on a hot day.

If you are considering making the switch, go ahead and try green tea if you do not mind a rather bitter taste. For me, I will stick with wu yi tea or a blend.

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