Summer has arrived, and the high temperatures can easily bring discomfort, fatigue, loss of appetite, and even heatstroke. So how can we combat these issues? Drinking tea can help, but it's important to choose the right tea for your needs to avoid adverse effects and harm to your health.

Preventing heatstroke: Drink white tea or vine tea

Hot weather can easily lead to heatstroke, especially for those who frequently work or travel outdoors. In this case, white tea is a must-have. White tea is lightly fermented, undergoing only processes like withering and drying, giving it a cooling nature. It is rich in amino acids, which help reduce heat and prevent heatstroke.

Precautions: New white tea is slightly cold in nature, so people with cold stomachs should drink it sparingly and avoid drinking it on an empty stomach. Opt for aged white tea that is at least 5 years old.

Boosting energy and nourishing the stomach: Drink black tea

In summer, people often feel lethargic and drowsy. The caffeine in black tea stimulates the central nervous system, improves blood circulation, and enhances metabolism, helping to refresh the mind and relieve fatigue. During summer, people tend to consume cold foods and drinks to cool down, but this can harm the delicate stomach. Black tea, being warm in nature, helps warm and protect the stomach, making it an excellent choice for summer.

Precautions: Avoid drinking black tea cold in summer, as this diminishes its stomach-warming benefits. It should be consumed hot or warm.

Sun protection and radiation resistance: Drink green tea

Sun protection is a major concern for beauty-conscious individuals in summer. In addition to sunscreen, drinking green tea can help. The catechins in green tea have strong antioxidant properties, reducing skin damage from UV rays. Green tea also helps resist radiation, making it ideal for office workers who spend long hours in front of computers.

Precautions: Elderly individuals and those with weak stomachs should avoid strong green tea. Also, never drink green tea on an empty stomach, as it can harm the stomach.

Aiding digestion and reducing greasiness: Drink Pu-erh tea

Hot weather makes the digestive system sensitive, leading to either poor appetite or indigestion. The caffeine and flavanol compounds in Pu-erh tea promote digestive tract movement, aiding digestion and reducing greasiness. The best time to drink Pu-erh tea is before a meal (ripe Pu-erh to nourish the stomach) or after a meal (raw Pu-erh to reduce fat).

Precautions: Pregnant women should avoid Pu-erh tea, whether ripe or raw. Those with ulcers should not drink strong Pu-erh tea, and individuals with stomach issues should opt for ripe Pu-erh.