There are many types of tea, each with its own unique characteristics. Different teaware, water temperatures, and brewing methods result in different flavors, and the optimal drinking season for each tea also varies greatly. For example, green tea is not suitable for consumption in autumn and winter, as it can easily cause stomach coldness, so it is best suited for summer, having a heat-relieving effect. So when is the best time to drink black tea?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black tea is mild and has a stomach-warming effect, so the best season to drink black tea should be winter, which plays an important role in increasing appetite and aiding digestion. Traditional Chinese medicine also states, "Drink flower tea in spring, green tea in summer, oolong tea in autumn, and black tea in winter."

In winter, the weather is cold, so the body's physiological functions decline. As阳气 (yang energy) weakens, cold pathogens can easily invade our bodies. Black tea is mild and excellent for replenishing the阳气 that the body lacks in winter. Modern medicine proves that the rich protein and sugar in black tea are very effective in increasing the body's resistance to cold, warming the stomach, and promoting digestion.

Black tea is especially suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Scientists have experimentally proven that within one hour of drinking black tea, the blood flow velocity through the heart's blood vessels significantly increases. Moreover, drinking more than six cups of black tea daily can reduce the possibility of heart disease by more than half. This is mainly because black tea contains a large amount of the trace element potassium, which effectively enhances blood circulation to the heart.

In addition to these benefits, black tea also contains a large number of antioxidant substances that can effectively delay aging and block cancer. Furthermore, black tea has the effects of relieving stress and improving mood. Regular consumption of black tea can also prevent influenza.

Editor's tip: Nowadays, people's diets are often too greasy. Excessive consumption of rich foods is not beneficial for health and can instead lead to threats such as obesity. Tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, which binds with protein and is not conducive to intestinal peristalsis. For the sake of your health, it is best not to consume tea after a meal.