THE ORIGIN OF FIT TEA

Fit tea is processed by special fermentation technique originated around 1368 AD in

China. Even until today, Fit Tea is still widely consumed and favored by Mongolians, who

live in desert and high mountain area. In general their diet contains a lot of oil and fat and

lack fresh greeneries. Herdsmen there do not suffer from hyperlipidemia and diseases

like cardiovascular disease and diabetes that would normally be associated such a diet.

Fit Tea is a very important source of minerals and organic substances such as pro-

vitamins, which is vital to health. This fermented tea has a light faint scent, such flavor

may spread under brewing, and become a pure but strong taste. Steeping the tea, is to

put 1g of the tea leaves in the cup of hot water, simmering it for about 10 minutes with

the lid on. Or, you can put 3-4 g of tea leaves for 4 cup of hot water in a tea pot. Using a

tea Peculator would make it a better flavor.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF FIT TEA

Fit tea’s exclusiveness is seen in the unique fungus, Eurotium Cristatum, during the

fermentation process. Eurotium Cristatum interacts with other microorganisms with in

this tea to produce bioactive substances known to effectively adjust human metabolism

and prevent diseases.

Promote normal LDL Cholesterol level and has effects on Hyperlipidemia

The fit tea consumption was examined in an observational pilot study of volunteers with

elevated LDL cholesterol that were Significant changes in blood lipids were detected after

120 days of daily consumption without taking any prescription lipid lowering

medications. It has showed beneficial effect on the regulation of blood lipid.

Promotes normal blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes

In a 2009 study conducted by Advanced Integrative Medicine, patients drinking the Fit

tea daily saw lowering of their blood sugar level in just four months. It does not really

reduce existing sugar, but to reduce sugar intake from food into our body.

Promote normal metabolism, thus has effects on weight loss, reduction of urine acid

Fit tea can effectively adjust the balance of the intestinal flora, which may recuperate the

intestines and stomach in turn. The fit tea extract was shown in mice to be an effective

treatment for several types of diarrhea. It can also be used for weight loss and reducing

the uric acid for it can reduce the activity of the enzymes significantly and in this way to

improve high acid thematic disease. Studies have shown that Fit tea can get rid of the

acetaldehyde emerged in the alcohol metabolism in the liver, reverse its processing,

thereby reducing the damage of alcohol to human livers. Fit tea extract in the laboratory

showed inhibitory effects on the growth of two known gastrointestinal cancer tumor

cells, HCT-8 and SCG-7901. Fit tea also has an effect on preventing the lung cancer cells

by promoting its apoptosis. This shows may be preventative of certain cancers.

Positive effects on mood, anxiety, stress and high blood pressure

The fit tea has low caffeine, and high in L-Theanine. . This amino acid of L-Theanine acts

as reducing the negative side effects of caffeine brought on by the over-consumption of

coffee, soft drinks, or other caffeine-containing substances, it produces a very calming

effect. L-Theanine is currently used as a treatment for PMS, in controlling certain

conditions of high blood pressure, in sharpening mental acuity and concentration, and as

an anti-cancer agent alone and in synergy with other cancer-fighting agents. The little

caffeine remains in the tea meanwhile increases the activity of the cardiovascular system.

PROCESS OF THE FERMANTATION OF THE FIT TEA

Freshly plucked tea leaves are pan-fried in order to inactivate the enzymes. Further

fermentation is taken place by the remaining enzymes during sun-drying process. After

that, Tea leaves are piled inside a store room order to get it further matured. The next

step is to steam the tea leaves in order to further soften the tea leaves and to be

compressed in the casing. The brick must be compressed to an appropriate tightness in

order to promote the growth of mold during fermentation. The compressed brick will be

then kept in a warm and humid room for further fermentation. During this stage, a

specific type of mold will start growing, producing spores that are called “Golden Flower”

which contains the main germ of Eurotium Cristatum . The mold also produces organic

acid which influences a lot on the elution of mineral ions and hence, the amount of mold

presence inside the fit tea will provides a sense of alertness in the brain to promote

normal energy.

BREWING THE TEA

1 gram of the tea leaves would make 1 cup of tea. Steeping it in a cup with boiled water

for 10 minutes with lid on the cup would bloom the flavor. You can refill the water 4-5

times for one cup of tea. You can either use a tea filter for the tea or just put the loose

tea leaves in the cup. To serve 3-4 people in a tea pot, you need 3-4 grams of tea.