What is aged Anxi Tieguanyin tea, and what are the effects of this aged tea?
Health benefits of aged Tieguanyin: It not only retains the properties of oolong tea but also aids in weight loss, warms the stomach, reduces harm from smoking, sobers up alcohol, promotes diuresis, prevents tooth decay, improves eyesight, aids digestion, quenches thirst, sobers the mind, stimulates appetite, enhances alertness, prolongs life, lowers blood lipids, reduces swelling, prevents arteriosclerosis, regulates blood pressure, and protects against hypertension and coronary heart disease. It also helps reduce triglycerides, cholesterol, and uric acid levels in the body. Compared to fresh tea, aged tea is gentler due to reduced levels of stimulating substances from oxidation.
How to distinguish aged from fresh Tieguanyin:
Aged: The tea liquor is dark yellow, gradually changing with years—from dark yellow to brown to reddish-brown.
Fresh: The tea liquor is golden and bright.
Aged: The taste is mellow and becomes smoother over time.
Fresh: The taste is refreshing and rich.