Drinking tea is not only a traditional dietary culture but also, due to the presence of various antioxidants and nutrients in tea, helps prevent aging and possesses health care functions. Drinking two to three cups of tea daily can aid in anti-aging. It also has certain effects in cleansing grease, reducing greasiness, enhancing nervous excitement, and promoting digestion and diuresis.

Many people drink tea for its refreshing effects.

What is the substance in tea that refreshes the mind?

Tea refreshes the mind because it contains caffeine. Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound, a central nervous system stimulant that temporarily drives away drowsiness and restores energy. Caffeine is a biological alkaloid extracted from tea leaves and coffee, effectively relieving fatigue and stimulating nerves.

Why drink tea when coffee can also refresh the mind?

In general tea, caffeine accounts for about 2-4% of the dry tea leaves. The caffeine in tea can also combine with tea polyphenols, thus releasing slowly in the human body. Therefore, drinking tea is milder and more refreshing than coffee, and its stimulating effect is not as strong as coffee. Some people call tea a gentle stimulant.

So, if you want to refresh your mind, drink more tea.

Tea brewed for too long actually calms the nerves!

When tea is brewed for about 2 minutes, already 70%-80% of the caffeine has dissolved into the water. Drinking tea at this time has a noticeable refreshing effect. As the tea is brewed longer, more tea polyphenols gradually dissolve into the water, counteracting the effects of caffeine and greatly reducing the refreshing effect. So, if you want to use tea to refresh your mind, remember not to brew it for too long, otherwise it may inhibit brain nerve excitement and have a calming effect.

Will drinking tea while staying up late cause insomnia?

Sometimes, because daytime work and study tasks are not completed, we have to work overtime to finish them, but we are afraid that drinking too much tea will cause insomnia. What should we do? Choosing the right tea is important. It is recommended to drink black tea in the evening because black tea is fully fermented, contains relatively less caffeine, and is less stimulating, making it suitable for evening consumption.

China's tea drinking customs have been a part of our daily lives since the Han Dynasty, influencing us both in cultural arts and daily routines. Today, tea drinking habits are being rediscovered and redefined, but no matter how tea culture changes, drinking tea will remain a habit in future life.

In addition to drinking tea in "moderation," drinking tea at the "right time" is also very important. While we enjoy drinking tea and experiencing life, if it can benefit our bodies, it is the icing on the cake.

Drivers should also pay attention.

Many drivers like to drink strong tea or coffee to refresh themselves. However, regularly consuming strong tea or coffee can lead to tolerance over time. The development of tolerance inevitably leads to increased consumption of strong tea or coffee, which in turn can damage Yin fluids due to excessive diuresis.

Therefore, drivers should try to drink plain water, adjusting to cold or warm water based on the weather and their physical condition. The best way to refresh oneself is to force a break, even a short one; after resting, one will naturally feel refreshed.