The new history of Thai tea began in the middle of the last century, when the government headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej began to develop the northern regions of the country. It is here, in the mountainous regions with a favorable climate, that wild tea bushes have historically grown. New plants from China and Taiwan were brought to the region, technologies for cultivation, assembly and processing were developed. Today, it is from here that the best varieties of black and green tea come to all corners of the country and to the world market.
But Thailand would not be such if it did not offer exotic, namely fruit, mushroom and flower teas with great taste, aroma and benefits for the body. Let's consider the most valuable of them.
Blue anchan
The most popular tea among the local population and, of course, foreigners. When brewed, it gives an amazingly beautiful blue infusion, containing a lot of useful elements and having a whole list of useful properties. This drink is made from the blue flowers of the orchid or Clitoria trifoliate only by hand. Anchan can be purchased in the form of whole dried and twisted inflorescences or in the form of a powder.
Beneficial features:
• improves digestion and skin condition;
• accelerates metabolism;
• promotes weight loss;
• relieves anxiety and depression;
• helps to cope with stress;
• restores strength, raises the general tone;
• has a positive effect on vision;
• lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Anchan contains the same high dose of antioxidants as green tea, but at the same time, it is caffeine-free, so it does not excite the nervous system and can be consumed in the evening before bed.
Matum from bael
The stone apple, or bael, is a wild-growing fruit of Thailand with a special taste and great benefits for the body. The dried fruit of the stone apple is used to make the tea drink matum. This drink, like the fruit itself, is described in detail in Ayurveda and is included in the list of 10 most beneficial plants. The taste of the drink is sour, fruity, with notes of apricot and the sweetness of honey. They drink it hot.
Beneficial features:
• prevention of viral infections;
• improving digestion;
• elimination of diarrhea and signs of dysentery;
• heals mucous membranes in case of peptic ulcer disease;
• help with bronchitis and sore throat;
• strengthening the immune system.
The soft taste of the drink is obtained with a short infusion. With prolonged - the infusion is saturated in color, taste and concentration.
Ginseng oolong
Another unusual Thai drink, the recipe of which was brought from Taiwan. The drink is made from fermented tea leaves, powder from ginseng roots and crushed fractions of 5 medicinal herbs. The procedure for combining the ingredients takes place under high temperatures for the best development of taste and aroma.
Ginseng oolong is brewed by the spill method not with boiling water, but with water at temperatures of 90-95 ° C. The taste is sweetish, with astringent properties inherent in green tea.
Benefits for the body:
• well tones, invigorates, helps to wake up;
• increases physical and mental performance;
• has antioxidant protection;
• increases potency;
• improves the condition of the skin and hair;
• renders caries prevention and freshens breath.
Popular drinks in Thailand include carambola, lingzhi mushroom, noni, ginger, saffron, chrysanthemum, lemongrass and a combination of different herbs. All of them are extremely beneficial for health and well-being, help to maintain youth, vigor, high performance and a positive attitude.