Tea is better the older it is?

Answer: The growth of tea plants is like that of humans, divided into youth, prime, and old age. The youth and prime stages are the most nutritious. In old age, nutrients like tea polyphenols and amino acids diminish.

Is tea better the younger (tenderer) it is?

Answer: The first leaf of the fresh tea shoot actually contains more nutrients than the bud. Moreover, tea made from overly tender leaves has a weak taste and insufficient aroma. The notion that younger is better is a great waste of tea plant resources and irresponsible to tea lovers.

Is tea better the earlier it's harvested?

Answer: If the tea plant hasn't undergone a certain period of photosynthesis, nutrients cannot form. Therefore, the scientific view is that each tea has an optimal phenological period. The best harvesting time is determined by following the tea plant's phenology.

Is tea better the more expensive it is?

Answer: As the saying goes, buy what is right, not necessarily what is expensive. From a nutritional perspective, your body constitution determines the type of tea you should drink. Among them, green tea is cooling and suitable for positive (Yang) constitutions; black tea is warming and suitable for negative (Yin) constitutions; Oolong tea is neutral and suitable for all people.

Is tea better the fresher it is?

Answer: The correct practice is to let new tea rest for 10-15 days after production before drinking. This results in better flavor and is beneficial for the stomach.