In the height of summer, cooling off, relieving dryness, and dispelling damp heat are challenges we face. We know that tea also has its seasons. It is often said, "Drink flower tea in spring, green tea in summer, oolong in autumn, and black tea in winter." So, is green tea the only choice this summer?

Summer brings intense heat, causing the body to sweat easily and feel thirsty. Green tea has a slightly bitter taste and cooling properties. Drinking it can clear heat, relieve summer heat, promote saliva production, quench thirst, reduce internal heat, and alleviate dryness, while also providing nutritional benefits. Some tea enthusiasts even exclaim: Drinking green tea in summer—the ancients did not deceive us! Thus, drinking green tea in summer is indeed very suitable.

However...

For those with a cold stomach or a cold constitution (cold hands and feet, adverse reactions to cold foods like immediate diarrhea; stomach discomfort after drinking green tea), green tea should be consumed sparingly. As we know, green tea is a cooling beverage. The feeling of coolness it provides is due to its high polyphenol content, which can irritate the stomach. Especially for those who prefer stronger green tea, if your stomach isn't very robust, drinking some ripe Pu'er tea is also a good option.

For those with a qi-deficient constitution (frequent spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath after climbing a few flights of stairs, weak immunity, prone to colds) or a phlegm-damp constitution (overweight with a large belly, often feeling a sticky, greasy sensation in the mouth, with phlegm), drinking more ripe Pu'er tea is recommended. Ripe Pu'er tea has a warm and mellow nature, suitable for those with a cold constitution. Drinking Pu'er tea in summer warms the stomach, lowers blood pressure, and reduces blood lipids. Long-term consumption of Pu'er tea can help alleviate atherosclerosis and prevent cardiovascular diseases. Especially tangerine peel Pu'er tea (桔普茶) should be particularly suitable this summer.

Coinciding with tomorrow's Dragon Boat Festival, thinking of the festival immediately brings to mind Qu Yuan and eating rice dumplings. For food lovers who can't live without meat, when enjoying savory dumplings filled with fresh meat or ham, Pu'er tea can come to the rescue. It promotes gastric acid secretion, aids digestion, and helps prevent increased blood viscosity from consuming more fat, which can affect blood circulation and burden the heart.

When tangerine peel meets Pu'er

The sweetness of tangerine peel, combined with the soft, smooth texture of ripe Pu'er. In this hot summer, having some tangerine peel Pu'er tea brings a mouthful of sweetness with a strong fruity flavor. Its reddish-brown color resembles a father's sun-tanned complexion, and its rich taste is akin to a father's profound understanding of life after enduring many hardships. Yet, you won't forget the lingering and sweet aftertaste of this tea—isn't that just like a father's deep love and longing for us?!