Pu'er Tea is increasingly favored by our fellow countrymen, primarily because it can help reduce fat and lower blood lipids, thus aiding in weight loss. Of course, there are other benefits for our health, but it's not suitable for everyone. Below, we will introduce some of the precautions to take when drinking Pu'er tea.

What Precautions Should Be Taken When Drinking Aged Pu'er Tea?

1. Aged Pu'er tea contains a large amount of fluoride. If consumed in large quantities, the high fluoride content in Pu'er (aged) tea, combined with water, can form calcium fluoride with calcium ions in the body, which is not easily absorbed and can lead to calcium loss.

2. Aged Pu'er tea contains a lot of tea pigments, and excessive consumption without proper dental hygiene can easily leave tea stains on the teeth.

3. Pu'er tea can regulate blood sugar levels quite rapidly. People with low blood sugar or low blood pressure may experience symptoms such as dizziness and nausea after drinking it.

4. The tannic acid and gallic acid in aged Pu'er tea can combine with iron ions in the body, affecting hematopoietic function. Therefore, anemic individuals and women during their menstrual period should avoid drinking Pu'er tea.

5. Raw Pu'er tea is cold in nature, and excessive consumption can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and discomfort, harming the stomach.

Taboos of Drinking Aged Pu'er Tea

1. Avoid drinking strong tea: Strong tea can excessively increase the body's “excitability,” having a negative impact on the endocrine system and central nervous system. For people with cardiovascular disease, drinking hot tea can cause rapid heartbeats or arrhythmia, worsening the condition.

2. Avoid Drinking Tea before sleeping: Do not drink tea before going to bed. This is particularly important for new tea drinkers. Many people find it very difficult to fall asleep after drinking tea before bedtime, which can severely affect their energy levels the next day. Those suffering from neurasthenia or insomnia should be especially cautious.

3. Avoid drinking a lot of tea during meals: Drinking a small amount of tea before or during a meal has no effect, but consuming a large amount of tea or very strong tea can hinder the absorption of many macronutrients (such as calcium) and trace elements (such as iron and zinc). It's worth noting that when drinking milk or other dairy products, do not consume tea simultaneously. The Caffeine and tannins in tea can combine with calcium in dairy products to form insoluble calcium compounds that are excreted from the body, significantly reducing the nutritional value of dairy products.

4. Drinking the first infusion of Pu'er tea leaves: Due to the use of pesticides and other harmful substances in the cultivation and production process, there is always some residue on the surface of tea leaves. Therefore, the first infusion serves a cleansing purpose and should be discarded.

5. Drinking Pu'er tea while having a fever: Tea contains caffeine, which can raise basal body temperature. Drinking tea when you have a fever is like adding fuel to the fire. Weight loss requires persistence, but when you are sick, you should not continue your weight loss efforts.