During hot summer days, the scorching sun blazes like fire, and people sweat profusely. Physical energy is greatly depleted, leading to lethargy. At this time, drinking green tea is advisable. As greentea is an unfermented tea with a cold nature, "cold can clear heat," making it most effective for reducing internal heat, promoting saliva production, quenching thirst, aiding digestion, resolving phlegm, and accelerating the healing of oral and mild gastric ulcers.

 

 

The Scorching Sun Blazes Like Fire, Green Tea Relieves Heat and Disperses Stagnation

Moreover, it has high nutritional content and offers medicinal value such as lowering blood lipids and preventing vascular hardening. When brewed, this tea produces a clear liquid with a subtle fragrance and a refreshing taste. Regular consumption in summer helps clear heat, relieve summer heat, and strengthen the body. Among the premium varieties of green tea are Longjing from Shifeng, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, with its emerald-green liquor and pleasant fragrance, renowned as "the finest Chinese green tea"; Biluochun from Tai Lake, Jiangsu, known for its vibrant green color and rich aroma; and Huangshan Maofeng from Anhui, celebrated for its fresh scent. To brew green tea, use 90°C water. For high-grade and tender famous teas, which have delicate leaves and aromas that are often low-boiling-point and subtle, 80°C water is sufficient. When brewing, avoid covering the cup to prevent a stuffy taste, which could affect the freshness of the tea liquor.