Customer Inquiry: I love drinking tea. I used to drink more than 10 cups of black tea every day, and over time my weight crept up to over 70 kg. I heard that drinking green tea is great for weight loss, so I want to switch to green tea to slim down. Does your tea shop recommend any green teas that are particularly effective for weight loss?
Chang-Hsing Tea: Hello Ms. Chuang, thank you for your inquiry. Actually, black tea itself is not very high in calories. Gaining weight from black tea is often due to adding too much sugar water, milk, or other flavorings. If you really love black tea, next time you can choose unsweetened, additive-free black tea so you won’t have to worry about excessive weight gain. Regarding your question, drinking tea does indeed help with weight loss. Studies have found that drinking green tea is very effective for weight loss, as it helps burn fat, metabolize calories, and reduce fat accumulation. That is why many beauty-conscious women drink a few cups of green tea every day to help maintain their figures.
Drinking green tea for weight loss is mainly due to its catechin content, which helps eliminate fat. Drinking it in moderation can help achieve great weight loss results. However, it shouldn’t be consumed in excess. Drinking 10 cups of green tea a day, for example, could lead to problems associated with excessive intake. Overconsumption of green tea can cause insomnia, agitation, poor iron absorption, and malnutrition, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
▲ Although drinking green tea can help with weight loss and slimming, drinking too much tea can also have adverse effects on the body. The ideal way to lose weight is through balanced food intake, proper exercise, and 2 to 3 cups of green tea a day—that is the correct approach to losing weight with green tea.