Summer has arrived, and the high temperatures can easily bring about 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 overdoing it and harming your body.
Preventing Heatstroke: Drink White Tea or Vine Tea
High temperatures increase the risk of heatstroke, especially for those who work or travel outdoors. In this case, white tea is a must-have. White tea is lightly fermented, with a cooling nature, and is rich in amino acids that help reduce heat and prevent heatstroke.
Precautions: New white tea is slightly cold in nature, so those with a cold stomach should drink it sparingly and avoid drinking it on an empty stomach. Opt for aged white tea (over 5 years old).
Vine tea has a sweet and mild flavor with cooling properties. It helps detoxify, reduce heat, promote fluid production, relieve rheumatism, strengthen bones, reduce inflammation, and protect against arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia. Long-term consumption can also benefit skin conditions, jaundice hepatitis, colds, sore throat, conjunctivitis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and skincare.
Boosting Energy and Protecting 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. Many people also turn to cold drinks to cool down, but this can harm the stomach. Black tea, being warm in nature, helps nourish and protect the stomach, making it a great choice for summer.
Precautions: Avoid drinking black tea cold in summer, as this diminishes its stomach-warming benefits. Drink it hot or warm.
Sun Protection and Radiation Resistance: Drink Green Tea
Sun protection is a major concern in summer. Besides sunscreen, drinking green tea can help. The catechins in green tea have strong antioxidant properties that reduce 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 can make digestion difficult, leading to poor appetite or indigestion. The caffeine and flavanols 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 for stomach nourishment) and after a meal (raw Pu-erh for fat reduction).
Precautions: Pregnant women should avoid Pu-erh tea (both ripe and raw). Those with ulcers should avoid strong Pu-erh tea, and those with stomach issues should opt for ripe Pu-erh.