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Tibetan Tea

Tibeti: A Black Tea Secret

Are you curious about black teas? Tibetan tea is a great example of the several black tea varieties waiting to be discovered. Delicious, healthy and exquisite, this tea, also known as Tibeti or Zangcha in Chinese, is a unique black tea that comes from Yaan.

What makes this tea unsual? It is a kind of tea brick. However, before getting into the appetizing world of Tibetan tea, let us first explain you what is a tea brick. Sit tight, hold your mug close and come with us.



Tea Brick – an ancient form of tea

Tea brick, also known as compressed tea is made of tea leaves, coarse leaves, twigs and shrub leaves, among other things. This unique mixture is steamed, weighed and compressed into hard bricks, which weigh between twenty two and twenty six pounds.

Another interesting fact is that this ancient form of tea was not only used as a beverage, but also as food in times of hunger and as currency throughout Asia. Due to the high value of tea, it was greatly appreciated as merchandise, also because of its powerful health benefits.

Yes, this black tea is filled with amazing compounds that help heal your mind and body, so let’s have a look at the Tibetan tea health benefits.


Tibetan Tea Health Benefits – the strength of a black tea

This distinctive black tea is embellished with extraordinary compounds such as polyphenol, tea pigments, theaflavins, thearubigins, carotene, vitamins, polysaccharide, amino acids, alkaloids and inorganic compounds that provide you with numerous health benefits.

Let’s find out more about the benefits of drinking black tea from Tibet.
  • Weight loss

    Tibetan tea may be considered one of the diet teas. Due to the high presence of theophylline, this delicious tea helps you burn fat effectively and faster. Being a black tea, it has a higher caffeine amount which can aid you to lose weight by accelerating your metabolism. How good is that? Another tasty drink that dazzles you with its characteristic aroma and flavor, but that also helps you keep fit and healthy!

  • Cancer Free

    Drink a cup of this tea from Tibet and savor its powerful antioxidants working inside you. The catechins, polyphenols and vitamins present in this beverage prevent free radicals from attacking, thus protecting you against cancer. They are able to absorb radioactivity, which may harm the human body.

  • Reduces Hypertension and Hyperglycemia

    Worried about your blood pressure, cholesterol or sugar levels? This may be a wise choice for you. Tibetan tea properties, namely its catechins and polyphenols, help reduce the amount of triglyceride, thus protecting your heart.
    It lowers LDL cholesterol and improves the ratio between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad cholesterol (LDL). It also prevents blood clot formation, which decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as strokes or heart attacks.
    All good reasons to give it a try, don’t you think?

  • Gastrointestinal Aid

    Another curious and important aspect about this tea is the presence of unusual enzymes and bifidobacterium that help your digestion and decrease gastric acids. Feeling a bit uncomfortable after eating? Don’t worry, have a sip of this exquisite tea and let the benefits of black tea work wonders in your body!

  • Skin rejuvenation

    Finally, its antioxidants also help your skin look fresh and smother. Try a sip of this tea and feel it rejuvenating your body!

Tibetan Tea Side effects

Yes, this is a fine example of black tea, ready to welcome you with many powerful benefits. However, there is a known side effect that you must know to protect yourself.

As we mentioned before, this beverage is a kind of tea brick which is usually made from old tea leaves and stems that accumulate fluorine. The problem is that fluorine may cause flourisis, a form of poisoning that harms the bones and teeth. So be sure not to over consume this type of tea.



Tibetan tea is an essential drink for Tibetans. It gives you the energy you need, it cleanses your body, it keeps you warm and healthy.

So if you happen go out to a Tibetan restaurant, a tea house, ask for this special tea and give it a try.

Or why not learn how to make Po Cha, Tibetan Butter Tea, for yourself?


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