As is well known, drinking Tea has numerous benefits. Scientific tea consumption can help with beautifying the skin, reducing fat, strengthening the body, health-preserving teeth, and protecting the digestive system, among other effects. However, this does not mean that everyone is suitable to drink tea at all times throughout the day, nor does it imply that excessive tea consumption is beneficial for health. Especially for female friends, due to their constitution, they should be more selective when drinking tea in order to achieve beauty and health.

Six periods during which it's best not to drink tea.

1. Menstrual Period

During each menstrual cycle, a significant amount of iron is lost through menstruation, so women need to consume iron-rich fruits and vegetables. However, if one is accustomed to drinking tea immediately after meals, the tannic acid in tea, which can reach up to 50%, hinders the absorption of iron by the intestinal mucosa, greatly reducing the absorption rate of iron. In the gut, iron from food or iron supplements can easily form precipitates with tannic acid.

2. Pregnancy Period

Women who are pregnant should also avoid drinking tea. The concentration of caffeine in strong tea can be as high as 10%, increasing the urine output of pregnant women, increasing heart rate, and placing additional strain on the heart and kidneys, potentially leading to preeclampsia. Therefore, it's best to drink little or no tea at all.

3. Pre-Labor Period

Women nearing labor should also not drink too much tea. If a woman drinks too much tea before giving birth, the caffeine in the tea can cause excitement and lead to insomnia. If a pregnant woman doesn't get enough sleep before delivery, she may become exhausted during childbirth, potentially causing complications such as difficult labor.

4. Postpartum and Nursing Mothers

Mothers who wish to breastfeed after childbirth should not drink too much tea. If large amounts of tea are consumed, the high concentration of tannic acid can be absorbed by the mucous membranes, affecting the blood circulation in the mammary glands and inhibiting milk production, leading to insufficient milk supply. When nursing mothers drink tea, the caffeine can seep into the breast milk and indirectly affect the infant, which is detrimental to the baby's health.

5. Menopause

Women experiencing menopause often suffer from dizziness, general weakness, palpitations, irritability, and poor sleep quality. Therefore, if you enjoy drinking tea and are going through this special phase, it's best to do so in moderation.

So, avoiding the above six periods, when is the best time to drink tea every day?

1. Morning

After a night's metabolism, the body loses a significant amount of water, and the blood becomes concentrated. Drinking a cup of light tea not only replenishes water but also dilutes the blood and lowers blood pressure.

In the morning, it is suitable to drink Black Tea: After a night's rest, the body is often in a relatively static state. Drinking black tea can promote blood circulation and dispel coldness, ensuring adequate blood supply to the brain.

2. Afternoon

Drinking tea around 3:00 PM can help regulate the body, boost immunity, nourish, and prevent colds. For people with “three highs” (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar), consistently drinking afternoon tea can achieve results that medications cannot.

In the afternoon, it is suitable to drink Oolong Tea or Green Tea: Typically, the body experiences an increase in liver heat at noon, and drinking green or oolong tea can help alleviate this condition.

3. Evening

Drinking tea around 8:30 PM. Many people misunderstand drinking tea in the evening, fearing it will affect sleep. This is not necessarily true. This time is when the immune system is most active, and drinking a cup of tea can help repair and restore the immune system and regenerate cells.

In the evening, it is suitable to drink ripe Pu-erh: It warms the stomach and aids digestion. Ripe Pu-erh does not affect sleep, so it can be safely consumed in the evening.

Tea offers many benefits to the human body, but it's important not to overindulge. Drinking tea correctly according to the methods described above can be more health-preserving. Women, in particular, should pay attention to avoiding their specific physiological periods and choose teas based on their physical conditions and the season, drinking moderately to better gain health and beauty.