Many Tea drinkers, after trying a type of tea they haven't had before, experience different reactions. Some may suffer from diarrhea, while others might experience symptoms of heatiness. Therefore, it's important to understand the nature of the tea before drinking it, so you can better choose a tea that suits your body.

A friend who just started drinking tea asked me whether Tieguanyin tea is cooling or warming. Let's delve into some basics about Tieguanyin tea.

Tieguanyin is a renowned Chinese Tea, and its natural Orchid fragrance captivates many tea enthusiasts. Whether Tieguanyin is cooling or warming depends on its processing method. In the market, there are several types of Tieguanyin: fresh fragrance, aged fragrance, rich fragrance, and charcoal-roasted. Due to differences in processing methods, the fresh fragrance and aged fragrance varieties tend to be more cooling, while the rich fragrance and charcoal-roasted varieties are more warming. When choosing which type of Tieguanyin to drink, one should consider the nature of the tea.

Who is suitable for the fresh fragrance and aged fragrance Tieguanyin, and who should opt for the rich fragrance and charcoal-roasted versions?

In general, most men, those prone to heatiness, and those who are overweight are suitable for the cooling fresh fragrance and aged fragrance Tieguanyin. Tieguanyin can also help those with a flabby physique lose weight. On the other hand, most women, those with sensitive stomachs, and those who feel discomfort after eating watermelon or bitter gourd in summer are better suited for the rich fragrance and charcoal-roasted Tieguanyin. Old Tieguanyin has an even milder nature and offers benefits such as regulating the digestive system and reducing Uric acid levels.

This classification is quite superficial. Due to the fast pace of urban life, high work pressure, and irregular lifestyles, many people today have disrupted endocrine systems and bodily functions. This can lead to symptoms that contradict one's typical constitution, making it harder to determine the right type of tea. However, with careful observation, one should be able to identify their own physical condition.