AboutRachel Johnston Expertise I have a thorough knowledge of tea, tea history, tea types, growing, economical and other interesting information about tea. I also can provide information on herbals and practical daily use of all of the above in every day living. I cannot answer or advise on any illness or treatment of said illness, physical or mental. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. :)
Experience I have worked as a tea professional in this industry for 5 years and with herbs and essential oils for 10. I owned and operated an online tea business called SBS Teas http://www.sbsteas.com for over 5 years (now under new ownership).
Publications The Essential Herbal Magazine -Regular contributor
The Croc
Education/Credentials Start a Tea Business Course
Hypnotherapy Institute of Seattle
Extended educational courses
I am now semi-retired but do work part time blogging about product reviews:
http://www.weirdstuffinmydesk.com
Expert: Rachel Johnston Date: 1/2/2007 Subject: wu long tea question
Question I am trying to figure out the strength of an average cup of wu long tea. I see consumption ranges from 2 to 4 cups a day for fat/weight loss and I am wondering how many actual mg of wu long is being consumed with each cup. Do you have an information or a link that could help me? thank you!
Answer Hi Jennifer!
Thank you for your question. When brewing tea, you use 1 teaspoon of loose tea for each 6 oz cup of water.
The active constituents in green tea are powerful antioxidants called polyphenols (catechins) and flavonols.
One cup of Wu Long tea can provide up to 10-40 mg of polyphenols and can yield antioxidant effects that are better than eating a serving of broccoli or spinach.
Thank you again Jennifer, and please feel free to come by anytime with more tea questions! :)
