While enjoying Tea is all about personal preference, it doesn't mean one should be pretentious, especially in the following ways, which offer no real benefit.

Have you ever encountered a tea enthusiast who claims they only drink Pu'er, Longjing, Green Tea, or some other specific type? They seem aloof, but in reality, this is an extreme approach. Let me tell you: don't do this. Doing so brings you no advantages at all; just see for yourself.

Pretentious Type

Some people love a certain type of tea and belittle others. There are many kinds of tea, each with its own unique characteristics. It's understandable to have a favorite, but there's no need to attack teas you don't like.

Each type of tea has its value, as the taste and aroma can vary based on the variety, production area, and processing methods. It might simply be that you haven't learned to appreciate other teas or that a tea you dislike is actually high-end and beloved by others.

If you constantly disparage teas you don't enjoy, it reveals your limited knowledge and narrow perspective on tea.

Treating Tea Like Medicine, Overestimating Its Powers

Drinking Tea can promote health and longevity, but there's no need to overemphasize these benefits. Instead, make tea a natural part of your life.

While tea does have Health benefits, it's the flavor and the experience that make it enjoyable. The taste comes from the compounds in the tea, such as polyphenols, Caffeine, amino acids, and soluble sugars.

It's important to enjoy tea for the mental relaxation and pleasure it brings. Focusing solely on its health benefits misses the point. If you're only interested in the effects, why not take supplements instead of drinking tea?

Pursuing the Ultimate Tea Experience

The difference between good tea and poor-quality tea is significant, but the gap between different high-quality teas is much smaller. While we'd all like to get the best tea for less, the reality is often disappointing. You get what you pay for, and if you want better tea, you need to spend more. This leads to increasing budgets until it becomes unsustainable. There's no need for this, as when your wallet struggles to meet your taste, it means your standards are already quite high. Further differences between teas at this level are subtle and may not be due to the tea itself.

Drinking Tea as a Chore

In recent years, more and more serious tea enthusiasts are emerging. Some are incredibly meticulous, striving to understand the science behind tea and meticulously documenting their experiences for future reference.

Only Tea is Good

While there's a saying that “only mom is good,” it doesn't apply to tea. Everything has its merits.

Drinking only tea and no water. This is a habit some people are proud of, but it's excessive. When you should drink plain water, do so.