While it is already the start of autumn, the intense heat of summer lingers. The autumn sun can be even more scorching, a phenomenon known as the “autumn tiger.” This is when our bodies enter a cyclical adjustment phase, often leaving us feeling inexplicably fatigued—commonly referred to as “autumn fatigue.” Drinking Tea is certainly a great choice during this time, but what kind of Tea should we drink in the fall? It can make our body and mind more comfortable and help us better endure the challenging days of the “autumn tiger.”
Three Teas a Day to Alleviate Autumn Dryness
Aged White Tea, over time, the aroma of aged white tea becomes more complex and profound, featuring various types of scents such as lotus leaf fragrance, aged scent, medicinal scent, honey scent, and others, with a lasting and distinct aroma. Its taste becomes richer, smoother, and fuller, with a silky mouthfeel and increased sweetness. Additionally, the content of flavonoids in the tea soup increases over time, enhancing the overall taste.
According to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), autumn corresponds to the lungs, which govern respiration and open through the nose. The dryness of autumn can easily cause discomfort in the respiratory system. Aged white tea, after undergoing time-induced transformation, has a richer and warmer taste. Boiling it with a bit of pear can help nourish the lungs.
Romantic Autumn Days for Uninhibited Sipping
Our bodies have been subjected to air conditioning, cold drinks, hotpot, and grilled meat throughout the summer, experiencing alternating cold and heat, leading to accumulated dampness and coldness, leaving the spleen and stomach exhausted. Pu'er ripe tea, after going through pile-fermentation, becomes milder in nature, aiding in warming the stomach and promoting digestion. Drinking it during the “autumn tiger” period can help the body sweat, achieving a natural cooling effect.
After the start of autumn, the weather gradually cools down, transitioning from the rainy and humid conditions of summer to the dryness of autumn. This makes it an ideal time to enjoy some ripe Pu'er, which warms both the stomach and the heart, providing a well-balanced benefit to the body, allowing it to comfortably navigate through the entire autumn season.
