Green Tea Versus Oolong Tea for Weight Loss
Processing is the main difference between oolong tea and green tea. Green tea is heated to stop the natural oxidation, while oolong tea is kept under controlled conditions to allow for oxidation. As a result, cell structure in the leaves of oolong tea stays intact after processing. This means oolong tea contains more EGCG and caffeine than green tea. As a result, it can be a more effective option for weight loss. [9]
How Often to Drink Oolong Tea to Lose Weight
Many studies have noticed a significant change in the weight of participants, both women and men, after around 6 weeks of drinking oolong tea actively. The loss can vary, ranging from 2 pounds up to 6.5 pounds. Ideally, you can safely drink 2 to 3 cups of brewed oolong tea on a daily basis. If you want more, do not exceed 1 liter a day as it would do more harm than good. This recommendation should be lower for pregnant women. Consuming too much caffeine and antioxidants can reverse the mentioned health benefits and lead to some side effects.
It is important to note that oolong tea is not the only thing that you need for losing weight. Instead, you should make a few lifestyle changes to aid in this process. These include working out regularly and adopting a healthy and balanced diet. [10]
Reference:
[1] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319276
[2] https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/oolong-tea,83764/
[3] https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf047814%2B
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852763/
[5] https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00253-019-10306-2
[6] https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/131/11/2848/4686734
[7] https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/oolong-tea,83764/
[8] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319276#potential-dangers-of-excessive-tea-consumption
[9] https://www.teasetc.com/education/oolong-tea-and-weight-loss
[10] https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-amazing-benefits-oolong-tea-you-didnt-know.html