As is well known, tea has the effects of promoting health, beauty, and a youthful appearance. Drinking more tea is beneficial to your health. But what kinds of tea are suitable for women? Although Drinking Tea regularly is generally good for you, it's important to choose the right type of tea based on your body's condition to achieve the health benefits.
What Kinds of Tea Are Suitable for Women?
① Aged White Tea (Anti-Aging / Relieves Fatigue)
White tea in the tea world has always been known as “Women's Tea.” There is a local saying in Fuding: It's not that you age quickly; it's just that you don't drink enough white tea. The content of free radicals in white tea is low, while its flavonoids and amino acids stand out among the six major types of tea, which can inhibit cell degeneration and aging, promoting beauty and a youthful appearance. Moreover, the flavonoid content increases with the storage age of the white tea. For those who often stay up late or work overtime and for beauty-conscious women, white tea is undoubtedly an excellent choice!
② Black Tea (Nourishes and Protects the Stomach)
Black tea is a fully Fermented tea with a mild nature and little stimulation to the stomach, containing a small amount of polyphenols, which help nourish and protect the stomach. Many women have a constitution that tends to be cold, often experiencing cold hands and feet. Drinking a moderate amount of warm black tea can effectively replenish yang energy, alleviating symptoms of cold hands and feet.
③ Green Tea (Relieves Fatigue / Reduces Internal Heat and Improves Vision)
Green tea is made without fermentation, preserving the natural nutrients and components of fresh leaves. It has effects such as cooling heat and reducing fever, aiding digestion, reducing phlegm, losing weight, quenching thirst, reducing internal heat, and improving vision. For women who frequently use computers, green tea contains tea polyphenols, β-carotene, calcium, molybdenum, and other substances that can relieve eye fatigue and offer protection against radiation. Additionally, green tea contains vitamin C and flavonoids, with flavonoids enhancing the antioxidant effects of vitamin C, which is very effective in maintaining fair skin.
④ Pu'er Ripened Tea (Warms the Stomach and Helps with Weight Loss)
Ripened Pu'er tea is a post-fermented tea with a mild nature, offering functions such as warming, protecting, and nourishing the stomach, lowering lipids, and aiding weight loss. Drinking some ripened Pu'er after meals (about half an hour later) helps break down accumulated fat in the body. It warms the stomach and aids digestion and fat reduction. When consumed at an appropriate concentration, the sweet, smooth, and viscous tea water enters the digestive tract and forms a protective layer on the surface of the stomach, providing a protective effect!
⑤ Jasmine tea (Soothes the Mind and Relieves Depression)
Jasmine tea is made by blending green tea with jasmine flowers, retaining the strong, refreshing natural taste of green tea while imbued with the fresh and fragrant aroma of jasmine flowers, which lasts long. It tastes rich and refreshing with a yellow-green and bright soup color. Regular consumption of jasmine tea can not only beautify the skin and whiten it but also soothe the mind and relieve depression, delaying aging.
Precautions for Women Drinking Tea
1. Drink Less Tea During Menstruation
During menstruation, female friends should not drink too much tea, especially teas with a cool nature. The polyphenols and caffeine in tea have certain stimulating effects, which may exacerbate the tension during menstruation, further aggravating discomfort during this period.
2. Avoid Drinking Strong Tea During Pregnancy
In general, a normal tea brewing would be 5 grams of tea with 120 milliliters of water at 100°C for one minute, which is basically a normal concentration. If too much tea is used or steeped for too long, the concentration will be too high. Not only will the tea not taste good, but it will also be harmful to your health. Strong tea contains a high concentration of caffeine (up to 10%), which can increase urination and heart rate in pregnant women, placing additional strain on the heart and kidneys, which is not beneficial for maternal and fetal health.
3. Drink Tea According to the Seasons
According to the different seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, there are also considerations for drinking tea. In spring, when the body is in a state of release, it is recommended to choose Pu'er tea, white tea, and black tea. Summer is hot, and it is suitable to drink raw tea and green tea, which can not only reduce inflammation and cool the body but also strengthen the heart and improve alertness. Autumn is dry, and it is suitable to drink teas with a neutral nature, such as oolong tea, Pu'er tea, and white tea. Winter is cold, and it is appropriate to drink ripened tea, black tea, and aged white tea. Drinking tea in line with the seasons can promote healthy consumption.