Teas have been a part of herbal and traditional medicine for hundreds of years, and a wide range of studies are finding some positive results when studying different types of for their effects on weight, blood sugar, metabolism, and more. Japanese diet tea is some of the best and most trusted in the world.
In fact, traditional herbal medicine is a go-to for many people in Japan. So, if you’re curious about the old and new thinking on tea as an accompaniment to your weight loss journey, we’d recommend looking into Japanese diet teas. They’re popular with our customers, and for good reason! They can easily fit into any diet plan, and they’re made to Japan’s strict quality and safety standards. In other words, no hidden ingredients, environmental toxins, or questionable supply chains that you might find in even “natural” products from other countries.
Diet teas are so popular in Japan that many weight lot supplements have a tea to accompany them.
Also known as diet tea comes from the Eucommia ulmoides tree, and as the trees grow wild in Takahama, the tea is 100% locally produced. Rich in minerals such as vitamin C, calcium, and iron, Tochu tea is praised for its many health benefits and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times, and earned the nickname “diet tea” due to the fact that it enhances metabolism and reduces fat.
It is caffeine-free, easy to drink, and can be enjoyed at dinner, before going to bed or during pregnancy.
2. Oolong tea
Though green tea has long been thought of as the go-to variety for weight-loss, some researchers believe that oolong–a Chinese tea that falls somewhere between green and black—may be even more powerful. "Oolong tea promotes thermogenesis (so the body produces heat from energy, thereby burning more calories), and suppresses the production of new fat cells." says Dr. Axe. One small Japanese study found that for two hours after drinking oolong tea, women found their resting energy expenditure increase 10 percent, whereas the metabolism bump was only 4% after they drank green tea.
Pu-erh is a black tea that comes from the Yunnan; it's aged and fermented and can be purchased either pressed into cakes or as loose leaves. One study with overweight men suggested that drinking a daily cup of pu-erh tea can lead to weight loss.
White tea is one of the least-processed varieties—the leaves of the tea plant are picked before they're fully opened and then quickly dried, preventing them from oxidizing. This process gives the tea an exceptionally delicate flavor that is still packed with fat-busting polyphenols. "White tea is rich in antioxidants, boosts metabolism and helps to breakdown fat cells," says Dr. Axe.
Black tea is actually made from the same plant as green tea—the difference is that the leaves are exposed to the air to trigger fermentation. One study found that over three months, those who drank three cups of black tea per day had less weight gain and reduced waist circumference compared with those who drank a caffeinated beverage that was devoid of the flavonoids in tea.