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In the classic discussion about whether tea or coffee is better, the Argentine engineer Victoria Bisogno has it clear: "Tea!", she cries out without any doubt.

Of course, being one of the

, she can be attributed a certain bias, which she is responsible for denying based on studies.

Because as a writer,

consultant and expert in

techniques , the art of mixing, she is obliged to recognize and investigate all the flavors and properties that surround tea.

"The base molecule used by tea and coffee is the same,

Both stimulate us, but caffeine is greater in a cup of coffee than the theine in a tea. They differ in that theine is more easily absorbed. slow".

Coffee, he explains, being more concentrated, causes us to quickly feel energy when we drink a cup, although its effect wears off quickly, while in

.

"It will not excite us as much and, far from upsetting us, it will improve our concentration. That is why Buddhist monks use it so much to stay in a meditative state. Tea is food for the soul, a

," he says.

MATCHA TEA

Japanese matcha tea is taken in powder form because the leaf itself is consumed.

If there is a tea more similar to coffee, it is Japanese matcha, a

, but the crushed leaf itself is taken.

"That is why it is not recommended to drink it after a certain time in the afternoon. It is better to take it during the day. And it would also be more beneficial than coffee, according to studies that examine its antioxidant, relaxing, cognitive role and to

", says Bisogno, clarifying that it is not magic, but that the only strategy to lose weight is to maintain a caloric deficit and combine it with physical exercise.

"But it does hydrate us, it has a

and can be combined perfectly with intermittent fasting, giving us a feeling of satiety and taking away our hunger. In addition, it is a drink without contraindications, as long as we do not load it of sugar, because there we do destroy its benefits".

HOW TO DRINK THE TEA

Tea is a social drink but it is also perfect to calm down and find oneself.Gtres

Bisogno recommends starting the day with tea.

"You can drink two to three cups a day, although I arrive at eight and nine," he says with a laugh.

Of course,

"Except for matcha, where the leaf itself is ingested, the tea should be infused in threads and not crushed as if it were powder," he exemplifies by opening a tea bag, where that earthy aspect is appreciated, which he compares with a packet of tea in threads. , like the ones she takes.

"In the first case, more section of the plant is taken, between seven and eight leaves, and it is ground. While when you drink an infusion of loose tea you are taking the best of the plant, the first three whole and rolled leaves, and maintaining its sensory properties, its oils and its colour", he explains.

That

.

SO WE WILL KNOW IF IT IS GOOD

Another way to detect that they serve you a good tea is the way of preparation, because

and many are spoiled at a sensory level if, for example, we burn the tea. language and it no longer tastes like anything to us, describes Bisogno.

"It should never rest for a long time or boil excessively. From 70 to 95 degrees it is prepared and served at a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees, although this can change depending on the selected tea."

The tone of the drink is an indicator of its quality.

"There's a tendency in certain American teas to put dye in it to make it fuchsia or turquoise. That's not natural."

If it is grayish, it is an indication that it has been burned, he says, although that is also denoted by astringency.

"It should never smell chemical, earthy or rancid."

Is it an aberration to add vegetable drinks instead of water or a slice of lemon?

"Tea is an enjoyment, and as such,

, if you want to put honey on me, there is nothing wrong, but for the tasting we do need it as pure as possible so that it does not change."

And, as she said, she is not in favor of adding sugar because it destroys its true flavor.

A SOCIAL DRINK

The optimal mode of consumption is the one that each one wishes, as long as sugar is not added.

Faced with the usual problem of

so as not to fill ourselves with empty calories, drink alcohol and soft drinks that feel bad, are loaded with sugar and gas, and are not strange either, Bisogno believes that tea is a good option .

"It has a great capacity to connect with people and with our interior. It is perfect both to stop and put a cable to the ground and to enter and tune in sharing it. If they come home, in addition, one never offers any tea, because we want to entertain" .

At lunchtime, cold tea is established or as a dessert, to finish.

But Victoria Bisogno believes that there are many more possibilities to grow.

"There is perfect smoked tea for meats,

to go out for a drink...".

In Spain it has grown a lot, he says: "20 years ago you couldn't find specialized stores. Now there are more and more, although there is room for growth because

without taking into account the great niche that means health."

L-THEANINE AND CATECHINS

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For this, he adds, nothing better than the L-Theanine (L-Theanine) that green and black tea have.

"Specific amino acid effects on brain chemicals

."

, the

tea plant, also has substances such as "polyphenols and flavonoids, which reduce the risk of disease."

are

the main flavonoids in tea, he says.

"100% more effective antioxidants than vitamin C and 25% more effective than vitamin E."

At the same time, it allows the body and brain to remain calm in the face of stress.

"You can drink it at any time, it's natural and it has no calories."

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