Usually, when we brew tea, we only use one type of tea leaves. This seems like common sense, but there are exceptions. For example, flower teas can be blended together, but can other types of tea leaves also be mixed and brewed together?
After drinking one type of tea for a long time, it may start to taste bland, so you might want to try something new. What would it taste like to brew various different teas together? It sounds very interesting, but few people actually try it, mainly because they worry about potential side effects.
Why shouldn't tea be mixed and drunk?
Due to differences in tea varieties and production processes, the flavors of tea can vary. Each type of tea has its unique aroma and taste. Mixing different teas together will affect the appearance and flavor of the tea, taking away the pleasure of tea tasting. Brewing different teas together can make the tea soup turbid and cause sediment to form. Not only will the taste be impure, but it may also cause digestive issues and stomach discomfort.
Can mixing tea lead to tea drunkenness?
Drinking several types of tea at once may cause physical discomfort, which is likely due to excessive tea consumption, leading to low blood sugar and dizziness. If this physiological reaction occurs, it is likely "tea drunkenness." When mixing different teas, it is easy to overconsume tea, making you more prone to tea drunkenness. If tea drunkenness occurs, you can immediately eat something sweet or drink plenty of plain water to alleviate the symptoms. Of course, it is best to have some snacks while drinking tea to increase blood sugar and avoid tea drunkenness.
The correct way to mix tea
If you want to drink several types of tea in one day, it is better to drink them at different times. On a sunny morning, enjoy a cup of fragrant and refreshing green tea to awaken your mind; in the tired afternoon, have a cup of black tea to relieve fatigue and refresh yourself; in the evening, after a full meal, brew a pot of Pu-erh tea or Oolong tea to aid digestion and reduce greasiness. This way, you won’t mix the flavors of the teas and will also benefit your health.
Generally, it is not recommended to mix teas together, as it is a great disrespect to the tea itself. Tea tasting is about appreciating the essence of each tea. If teas are mixed, the flavor will no longer be pure, and it will be impossible to appreciate the charm of the tea itself. Therefore, everyone should be more particular about drinking tea and not treat mixing teas as a trend.
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