Lotus leaf tea is mainly a kind of medicinal tea made of lotus leaves, which is neither black tea nor green tea. It is a common daily slimming health tea, but it is cold and should not be drunk in large quantities.
Lotus leaf tea is mainly produced in Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. The raw materials of Huangmei lotus leaf tea are all collected from Longgan Lake, where the climate is mild and the water quality is excellent, which provides a high-quality environment for the growth of lotus leaves.
Efficacy and function of lotus leaf tea
Lotus leaf tea has the functions of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, calming the heart and calming the nerves, and dilating blood vessels. Suitable for patients with hypertension. Lotus leaf tea can decompose oil, clear constipation, discharge intestinal garbage, and also have the effect of losing weight and fitness.
How to drink lotus leaf tea?
Pick the tender lotus leaves in the middle growth stage, wash them repeatedly, especially pay attention to removing impurities, then put the washed lotus leaves in a ventilated and cool place to dry, cut them into blocks or strips and steam them for about 3 minutes, then put them in a cool place to dry, and be careful not to expose them to the sun, otherwise they will turn yellow.
Lotus leaf tea must be brewed with boiling water. Put the sun-dried lotus leaf into the cup, pour boiling water above 95℃, cover the cup mouth tightly for 5 to 6 minutes and drink. You can also add some red dates, brown sugar and medlar to increase the nutritional value of lotus leaf tea.