Tea is a natural holy drink bestowed upon humanity by nature. It was discovered and utilized by humans over 5,000 years ago. It contains large amounts of tannic acid, theophylline, caffeine, and small amounts of aromatic oils, various vitamins, chlorophyll, and other components. Drinking tea in moderation can promote salivation, quench thirst, remove dampness and heat, refresh the mind, and lighten the body, greatly benefiting human health. However, as a special beverage, tea has its inherent taboos. Medical experts warn us that only appropriate tea drinking is a good habit for health and wellness. Now, let's introduce the question of "how to drink tea more healthily" for tea lovers:

First Thing: Choose the Right Tea

For example, black tea nourishes the stomach, green tea refreshes the mind, oolong aids weight loss, and Pu-erh tea aids digestion, etc. Drink tea according to your own constitution and needs to benefit both body and mind.

Second Thing: Choose Good Tea

The quality of tea varies. Generally, good tea offers many benefits to the drinker, while poorer quality tea leaves are either bitter or astringent. Poor taste is secondary; harming your stomach is the important issue.

Third Thing: Know How to Drink Tea

In addition to using good tea ware and brewing scientifically, do not drink moldy tea, do not drink tea on an empty stomach, do not drink overnight tea, and try not to drink strong tea before bed. Generally, drinking new tea is better, but sometimes aged tea can also be consumed, such as aged black tea or aged Pu-erh, which are very effective in treating gastrointestinal problems.

Fourth Thing: Consider the Timing

Early morning is suitable for drinking black tea, as it is a fermented tea with a mild character that won't irritate the body still waking up; daytime is suitable for green tea to help refresh and clear the mind; after dinner, oolong tea is highly recommended, as it aids digestion without affecting nighttime sleep.

Fifth Thing: Consider the Region

The director of the China Tea Quality Supervision and Inspection Center further advocates drinking tea according to region, as the local environment nurtures local people. Generally, drink the tea produced locally. For example, people in Guangdong and Fujian often drink oolong tea; ethnic minority areas prefer brick tea.

Sixth Thing: Consider Your Constitution

For example, people with a 'heaty' constitution are suited for green tea, while those with poor digestion are best choosing fermented tea. A certain traditional Chinese medicine expert is very skilled at drinking tea: when prone to internal heat in spring, drink green tea; when in a bad mood, drink floral tea to soothe the liver and regulate qi; when the tongue coating is thick, the stomach feels bloated, or digestion is poor, brew a cup of semi-fermented tea like oolong or Tieguanyin to help dispel dampness.

Friendly Reminder: Drinking Tea on an Empty Stomach is Harmful to the Human Body

Drinking tea on an empty stomach directly irritates the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, drinking tea on an empty stomach dilutes and weakens digestive fluids, affecting digestion. Simultaneously, substances like caffeine in the tea are more easily absorbed on an empty stomach, which can also easily lead to the phenomenon of "tea drunkenness."

Editor: Xiao Qiao from Tea Bubble Network