Dark Tea is one of the six major tea categories and a unique Chinese tea with a long production history.

The mineral elements in tea leaves are mainly concentrated in mature leaves, stems, and stalks. Dark tea uses older raw materials, resulting in higher mineral content compared to other teas.

Benefits of Dark Tea for Women

 

 

► Deep Detoxification

Dark tea has notable effects in relieving heat, detoxifying, and promoting bowel movements. It helps regulate the digestive system, restoring normal function and addressing issues like acne caused by constipation and the "ladies' killer"—bad breath.

 

 

► Whitening and Beauty

One of the greatest benefits of drinking dark tea is its ability to lower blood lipid levels, dilate blood vessels, and accelerate blood circulation, solving problems like dull skin tone and stubborn spots caused by poor blood flow.

 

 

► Body Slimming and Skin Tightening

Dark tea has a remarkable effect on reducing lipid compounds and cholesterol levels. Consistent consumption can lead to weight loss, lower blood lipids, and reduced blood pressure.

 

 

► Anti-Aging

The dark tea base in Tianfang consists of century-old Zhu-ye tea trees from southern Anhui. Modern research shows that tea made from this variety is rich in polyphenols, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins, and essential trace elements like iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. The abundant tea polyphenols help the skin resist aging, making dark tea an effective anti-aging beauty aid.

 

 

► Improved Sleep

Dark tea does not affect sleep. The substance that impacts sleep is caffeine, which is highest in fresh tea leaves. Due to its long fermentation process, caffeine content in dark tea is significantly reduced (20ml per 100ml compared to 70ml in green tea). During production, beneficial compounds like theanine and polyphenols are preserved. Theanine has calming effects, protects brain neurons, and counteracts the stimulating effects of caffeine. Thus, dark tea not only doesn’t disrupt sleep but improves sleep quality, preventing insomnia and neurasthenia.

 

 

 

 

► Beyond beauty, dark tea also aids in weight loss. Typically, dieting alone may lead to temporary weight loss, but the weight often rebounds once normal eating resumes. Researchers found this is because dieting without exercise reduces muscle mass, lowering basal calorie expenditure. Thus, even normal eating can lead to calorie surplus and weight regain.

 

 

► Weight Loss Mechanism

The benefits of dark tea for women are scientifically grounded. Dark tea clears heat, promotes diuresis, aids digestion, and warms the spleen and stomach, making it an excellent weight-loss aid. A cup of dark tea contains only about 4 calories. The caffeine in dark tea enhances fat-burning, while polyphenols effectively break down and digest fat.

 

 

► Weight Loss Method

For optimal results, women should drink dark tea scientifically. Beginners are advised to consume it 30 minutes after meals to aid digestion and increase post-meal thermogenesis. Drinking before meals can create a sense of fullness, reducing food intake. However, if hunger becomes uncontrollable, it may lead to overeating, counteracting weight loss efforts. Avoid drinking immediately after meals to prevent diluting stomach acids.

 

 

 

 

► Due to its extended storage, dark tea contains numerous probiotics. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the period after meals is when the body’s yin energy is strongest, requiring a calm environment for the spleen and kidneys to function and regulate. Drinking dark tea about an hour after meals allows probiotics to enter the gastrointestinal tract, speeding up digestion and improving absorption efficiency. Enhanced digestion shortens the process, allowing the body to enter a restful state sooner.

 

 

► Dark tea is mild and doesn’t affect sleep. Note that while its flavor is gentle, elderly individuals should avoid overly strong dark tea.

Dark tea is gentle on the spleen and stomach, stimulating metabolism and accelerating the breakdown of fat and toxins. Long-term consumption nourishes and protects the stomach. As a post-fermented tea, dark tea undergoes oxidation that reduces polyphenol content (to below 15% or less) while increasing polysaccharides and gallic acid, minimizing irritation to the stomach and nerves.

Thus, drinking dark tea at night won’t cause insomnia. Instead, it promotes stomach health, relaxation, and better sleep!