White tea in pregnancy

White tea is an elite variety. It contains a large number of substances necessary for the body - vitamins, bioflavonoids, polyphenols. During pregnancy, white tea is recommended for consumption, but first, a consultation with your doctor is necessary, because the brew contains tonic substances that in large quantities can harm the expectant mother and her child.

The leaves for this type of tea are picked in spring in clear sunny weather in the Chinese highland provinces or in Sri Lanka. The collection and processing of white tea is carried out strictly according to technology. The leaves are carefully picked from the tea bush with the first rays of the sun (from 5:00 to 9:00). Tea leaf pickers should not consume alcoholic beverages or spicy food, so as not to spoil the aroma of white tea. For this type of tea, one or two top leaves are picked. Then they are steamed for 1 minute and dried. As a result of this technology, the brew consists of a scattering of dry leaves. Young leaves are called "white eyelashes" due to the fact that their surface is completely covered with pleasant, delicate villi (fluff). Half-opened top leaves are suitable for high-quality white tea, which do not curl and remain intact during further drying. High-quality raw materials for a noble, refined drink do not contain oxidized, withered, dark-colored leaves. No additional chemical ingredients are used during drying to enhance the organoleptic properties of white tea.

White tea requires a special approach when brewing, which will allow you to get maximum pleasure and undoubted benefit from the prepared aromatic drink. For brewing, you will need clean hot water (approximately 50-65 degrees). The brew cannot be poured with overboiled water, otherwise the aroma of white tea will not open up. White tea leaves are stored in tightly closed tin boxes that do not allow foreign odors to pass through. During the brewing process, the drink turns out to be amber in color with a greenish tint, with a subtle exquisite aroma. It is advisable to drink tea between meals, without eating cookies, buns or other confectionery. In this case, the body will absorb a greater amount of vitamins contained in the brew of this type of tea.

Can you drink white tea during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the body of the expectant mother needs micro- and macroelements, vitamins, antioxidants. These substances are found in abundance in white tea. Therefore, drinking the drink during the period of bearing a child by a woman is allowed, but the advice of the doctor who is monitoring the pregnancy is necessary. White tea:

• protects against colds by activating the body's immune system;
• calms the nervous system;
• helps keep the skin firm and elastic.

White tea is beneficial when consumed in moderation. It is important to be careful and attentive when brewing. Do not brew a very strong drink. It was mentioned earlier that white tea is not brewed with boiling water, because it destroys the essential oils present in it. Water from a natural source or filtered and brought to a boil is suitable for brewing. The water cools for some time after boiling. Previously boiled water cannot be used. Water cooled to the required temperature is poured into a pre-heated glass or porcelain teapot. For 1 serving of tea, you need 2 tbsp. brewing. Brewing time depends on the type of white tea used. The average duration of the first brewing is 5 minutes. This tea is brewed no more than 3-4 times. Only with proper brewing will the drink be beneficial for the body of the expectant mother.

If a pregnant woman's blood pressure is unstable, then to normalize it, it is necessary to drink white tea. For this purpose, the tea leaves are infused for 15 minutes and the drink is consumed three times a day. The average duration of therapy is 1 month.

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Benefits of White Tea During Pregnancy

White tea is undoubtedly beneficial during pregnancy because it contains:

• vitamins A (retinol), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B15 (pangamic acid), C (ascorbic acid), PP (nicotinic acid);
• microelements (fluorine, calcium, phosphorus);
• amino acids;
• antioxidants;
• bioflavonoids.

Experts consider white tea to be the most natural because it undergoes minimal heat treatment, which preserves the maximum amount of useful elements. Drinking white tea:

• rejuvenates the body, slowing down the aging mechanisms;
• helps prevent malignant oncological diseases;
• protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation;
• activates the body's defenses;
• strengthens the cardiovascular system;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• prevents the formation of tartar and slows down the development of the carious process;
• reduces the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream;
• cleanses the body of toxins and waste;
• has a positive effect on the nervous system (stabilizes emotional balance, is useful for depressive states, chronic stress and fatigue).

Contraindications

According to doctors, white tea is recommended for drinking during pregnancy, if there are no contraindications. The drink will be beneficial only if brewed correctly and consumed in moderation. Contraindications to drinking white tea are:

• gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• exacerbation of gastritis with high acidity;
• individual intolerance to the components included in tea leaves;
• hypertensive crisis;
• kidney disease;
• tachycardia (rapid heartbeat).

It should be remembered that white tea is not a medicine. It will not completely relieve the symptoms that occur during pregnancy, and it will not be able to cure a chronic disease. White tea is a wonderful healthy drink that is effective in complex measures that help maintain and strengthen health.

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