Tea plantations in Thailand grow in the northern part. There is a wide variety of teas. The southern and middle parts are dominated by flower tea plantations, which are mainly drunk cold to quench their thirst.
One of these drinks is Anchan blue tea.
Anchan is an orchid, the scientific name is "trifoliate clitoria", which grows in Thailand. Originally from Asia, this flower also grows in Africa and America. It is an evergreen liana with large blue flowers. It grows up to 4 meters in height, and the flowers reach 6 cm in diameter. The liana blooms throughout the summer. The fruits of this plant are beans. The collection of flowers, fruits and leaves takes place after the monsoon period. It was the blue color of the flower that gave the name to the tea.
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Tea collection process
Flowers for tea are harvested in the early morning. The inflorescence is chosen with three leaves and collected by hand. The petals are dried so that moisture remains inside the flower. The leaves then go through an oxidation stage where the petals dry out and curl up. And then - the fermentation process. Fermentation is the ability of tea to show its unique properties. This is the processing of leaves with the help of bacteria, a kind of fermentation.
How to choose tea and not be deceived?
Blue tea flowers should be dry and free from damage. They should be of a certain moisture content, but not damp. The tea is sold in sealed containers. It can be purchased at home in Thailand in stores, or you can order it online or buy it in a specialized tea shop in your city. It is better to buy tea packaged in his homeland. The bag must not be transparent and sealed under pressure; the manufacturer is always indicated on it.
A counterfeit can be recognized when brewing. If the walls of the mug turn blue, then this is a fake.
Vitamin and mineral composition of Anchan
- Iron - provides the cells of the body with oxygen, its lack contributes to the development of anemia;
- Manganese - strengthens the immune system, helps with diseases of the respiratory system, lowers cholesterol;
- Phosphorus - improving mental activity, normalizing the healthy state of tooth enamel and bones;
- Calciferol (Vitamin D) - promotes the absorption of phosphorus in the body, strengthens bones, and inhibits the appearance of blood clots;
- Phylloquinone (Vitamin K) - provides quick wound healing;
- Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - improves brain activity, improves mood, normalizes metabolism;
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - promotes the production of collagen, makes the vessels elastic and elastic;
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - improves resistance to stress, gives energy;
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) - reducing weakness in the body, reducing fatigue;
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - improves blood microcirculation, lowers cholesterol levels.
Tea is gluten free.
| Nutrient, g | per 100 gr |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fats | - |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g |
| Energy value | 301 kcal / 1259 J. |
From all of the above, it follows that Anchan is a storehouse of health.
Thanks to the beneficial properties of tea, it helps
- with problems with baldness, saturating the hair follicles and promoting their growth;
- improve attention and visual memory;
- with eye diseases, diabetes mellitus;
- when losing weight, removing fats from the body and normalizing metabolic processes in the body;
- with depression.
Women use Nam Dok more often than men, as this tea not only improves the condition of the hair, but also helps to tighten the figure, normalize menstruation and reduce pain, increase sexual desire and, according to some reports, helps with problems with childbirth.
The beautiful half of the population always tries to look young, they prefer this drink, since the presence of vitamins slows down the aging process. Drinking tea reduces the risk of cancer.
Not everyone knows about the magical properties of tea for men. Anchan is able to increase libido, defeat infertility, and protect against sexually transmitted infections. Also blue tea helps with baldness, so the man who drinks Nam Dok Anchan becomes bald and turns gray later.
Cooking clitoris trifoliate
Like any other gourmet tea, Anchan is brewed according to all cultural canons. It is better to use a small porcelain or glass teapot to prepare it.
So, let's get down to the classic tea ceremony:
- Boil the water, but do not pour the tea right away - cool it to 90 degrees.
- After the water has cooled, pour in the blue tea buds, count down 10 seconds and drain the water. Repeat the process, but now let the buds swell for about two minutes.
- Drink the finished tea as a standalone drink, or add honey, sugar, or a slice of lemon to it.
The finished drink has a blue color, which, depending on the brewing time, can be either lighter or darker.
The tea has an interesting pea flavor and an iodine aftertaste. Do not be intimidated by such an interesting flavor bouquet. Yes, of course, not everyone may like it, but only special connoisseurs of real Thai tea.
Due to its medicinal properties, tea is taken to prevent diseases. For this, tea is poured with water, the temperature of which should not exceed 90 degrees. Then the drink is poured into a thermos and let it brew for 30 minutes. Ready tea is drunk in 2 cups a day. The prophylaxis course is 3 weeks.
Blue tea in cooking
Due to its deep blue color, "clitoria" is often used as a natural dye that can be used to color both biscuits and cream in confectionery.
You can also make jelly from this miraculous tea. To prepare it, you will need:
- sugar - 15 grams;
- gelatin - 3 grams;
- Anchan Nam Dok tea - 1 glass;
- water - 150 ml;
- lemon juice - a few drops (can be replaced with citric acid crystals).
Preparation:
- First, soak the gelatin in cold water and wait until it swells. For instructions on the ratio of water to gelatin, see the package.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to the water. The last ingredient can color the finished jelly purple.
- Prepare a strong blue bud tea and strain. While hot, add it to the water and sugar mixture.
- Put the soaked gelatin into the ready-made warm mixture and stir thoroughly - the gelatin should completely dissolve.
- The last step is to strain the resulting mixture and pour into molds. Put them in the refrigerator and, once set, enjoy the taste of the blue tea jelly.
Losing weight with Nam Dok Anchan: myth or reality?
Thanks to a number of studies in one of the American universities, it has been revealed that Anchan blue tea has a positive effect on metabolism and actively fights overweight. It also has a positive effect on the liver and reduces the load on it. In order to lose weight with tea, you need to drink 2-3 cups a day for three weeks one hour before meals.
Blue tea for beauty hair
The beneficial properties of tea did not end there. It has been actively used in the field of beauty for many decades. Prepare a decoction to rinse your hair: pour 10 tea buds with a glass of hot water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.Before use, dilute this concentrate in 1 liter of warm water and rinse your hair. This infusion is excellent for treating dry and itchy scalp, and also nourishes hair and gives it a healthy shine.
Contraindications
Like any product, blue tea has some contraindications. It is contraindicated for use by people suffering from hypertension, anemia and various kidney diseases. This is because tea contains caffeine, which can increase blood pressure; substances that interfere with the absorption of iron; fluoride, which affects kidney health.
Also, this product is not recommended for use by children, pregnant women, during feeding.
And what about allergy sufferers? Tea is not recommended for people who are allergic to the flower buds of the trifoliate clitoris.
But if you drink blue tea rarely, for example, once a week, then it will not bring any harm to the body.
Cost of Nam Doc in Russia
Blue tea has become very popular in its homeland lately. Tourists from different countries buy it from the counters of small tea shops, hoping to "snatch" miraculous tea at affordable prices. In Thailand, this tea costs an average of about 100 baht per 100 grams. It's about $ 3.
In Russia, online stores offer to purchase such tea at different prices for 50 grams: from 250 to 500 rubles.
The best suppliers of Nam Dok Anchan
IM Tigroff
Price for 50 grams - 250 rubles.
Benefits:
- whole flowers without deformation;
- for each purchase, the supplier offers pleasant gifts in the form of samples of various teas;
- the company also provides various discounts on the amount of the order, on the birthday, on coupons and promotional codes;
- delivery throughout Russia from 2 to 14 days;
- payment is made in cash, by credit card, electronic money, through a bank or cash on delivery.
Disadvantages:
- not identified
Dynasty of tea
Tea bags of 50, 100 and 200 grams cost 300, 570 and 1083 rubles, respectively.
Benefits:
- daily delivery seven days a week in Moscow or mail delivery in Russia.
Disadvantages:
- not identified
Amani
The price for 100 grams is 675 rubles.
Benefits:
- the return of tea is provided within 7 days;
- payment is made in cash to the courier, by transfer to a Sberbank card or through terminals;
- prompt processing of orders.
Disadvantages:
- the minimum order amount is 1000 rubles;
- free delivery from 5000 rubles;
- the return of tea is made at the expense of the buyer;
- delivery is carried out on a prepaid basis.
Tea storage rules
In order for blue tea to please you for more than one month, you need to store it correctly. To do this, after purchase, move it to a glass jar and close it tightly with a lid. Store tea in this form at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees and out of direct sunlight.
If you don't have a glass jar, you can store your tea in a tight paper bag with a strong fastener. The storage rules are the same as in the previous version. The main thing is the lack of moisture, which is detrimental to the buds.
Under these storage conditions, you can keep all its useful qualities for up to 12 months.
