After the winter solstice, we welcome the coldest period of the year. All things lie dormant as the cold invades, with yang energy in hibernation and yin at its peak. Metabolism slows down to a relative crawl, and human resistance is at its weakest. According to traditional Chinese health preservation principles: “Nourish the deficient, warm the cold,” how should one preserve health during this time of yin-yang alternation? How can one dispel the chill on these long winter days?

Regarding Tea drinking after the winter solstice, for tea lovers, warming and nourishing teas are naturally preferred. This is the coldest time, and brewing tea is particularly good. Scientific health preservation at this time helps ensure vitality and prevents premature aging, achieving longevity.

Different teas have different natures and are also full of fun. There are certain considerations when choosing which tea to drink now, while also taking care to maintain mental balance, avoid excessive mental strain, and reduce late nights. A Cup of health-preserving tea after the winter solstice is an excellent choice. When it gets cold, one may want to rush through everything, but one cannot rush tea drinking.

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Black Tea

Black tea has a warm and thick nature, helping to lower lipids and blood pressure, and nourishing the stomach. It contains abundant proteins and sugars, which can enhance the body's resistance. Its warming properties help keep the stomach warm and even prevent colds from wind and cold. “The way of health preservation lies in keeping warm against the cold.” May a cup of black tea add color to your life.

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Aged White Tea

White tea has a gentle nature and is not stimulating. If you eat greasy or spicy foods like hotpot during winter, it's easy to get overheated, but white tea can help clear heat and fire and calm the mind. With aged white tea, once the water reaches around 85 degrees Celsius, add the tea leaves and gently simmer, exploring the changes in flavor. Not only does it taste better, but it also helps to dispel restlessness through patient tasting.

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Aged Pu'er Tea

Aged Pu'er tea is rich, mellow, and sweet, with benefits including warming the stomach, dispelling cold, aiding digestion and weight loss, improving vision, calming the mind, and promoting blood circulation. Drinking it can produce physiological reactions such as belching, warmth, and a light sweat. Many families store aged Pu'er tea at home for medicinal purposes, just in case. In short, aged Pu'er is a rare treasure both for enjoyment and health preservation.

One could say that at any time, there is no shortage of a cup of tea to savor, from replenishing energy to health preservation and companionship. Tea brings so much warmth to people. As we count the days after the winter solstice, let us share a cup of warm tea!