Tea varies in type, production process, and character, so different teas suit different people. Therefore, which tea is suitable for whom should be determined based on personal conditions. Drinking tea in accordance with its nature is more beneficial to physical and mental health.
Green tea: Suitable for busy young people
Representatives: West Lake Longjing, Xinyang Maojian, Biluochun.
Green tea is not fermented, thus well preserving the natural substances in tea leaves. Its nutrients such as vitamins, chlorophyll, tea polyphenols, and amino acids are the richest among all tea types. Busy young people who often use their brains can drink green tea to clear internal heat, relieve irritability, enhance thinking ability, and boost immunity.
It should be noted that green tea is cool in nature. Although it can clear heat and relieve irritability, it has a certain stimulating effect on the stomach and intestines. Therefore, people with weak spleen and stomach should drink less, or brew it with less tea and more water to make the flavor lighter and reduce irritation.
Black tea: Suitable for people with weak stomachs and frail bodies
Representatives: Keemun, Dianhong, Lapsang Souchong, etc.
Black tea is fully fermented and mild in nature, making it especially suitable for people with weak stomachs. Particularly, small-leaf black teas such as Lapsang Souchong and Smoked Souchong have a sweet and mellow taste without irritation and can regulate the spleen and stomach. Adding an appropriate amount of milk and brown sugar to black tea can supplement nutrition and increase energy, making it suitable for frail individuals.
Oolong tea: Suitable for obese people
Representatives: Anxi Tieguanyin, Wuyi Rock Tea, Dongding Oolong, etc.
Oolong tea has good effects in lowering blood lipids, reducing cholesterol, and aiding digestion, making it suitable for obese individuals. In Japan, it is even called the "beauty and slimming tea." Additionally, oolong tea can refresh the mind. Sipping a cup of strong-aroma Wuyi Rock Tea during late-night study or overtime work is not only an excellent choice but also a wonderful enjoyment.
Flower tea: Suitable for women
Representatives: Jasmine tea, Daidai flower tea, Rose black tea, etc.
Flower tea has the effects of soothing the liver, relieving depression, regulating Qi, and regulating menstruation. For example, jasmine tea helps pregnant women with smooth delivery, and Daidai flower tea has the effect of regulating menstruation and Qi. Women around menstruation, menopause, or when experiencing emotional irritability can drink flower tea to alleviate these symptoms.
White tea: Suitable for diabetic patients
Representatives: Bai Mudan, Baihao Yinzhen, etc.
Since white tea is not stir-fried or kneaded during processing, the polysaccharides in the tea are mostly preserved, and tea polysaccharides have a certain effect on treating diabetes. Diabetic patients drinking white tea are best advised to steep it in lower-temperature water for 4-6 hours and drink it in the early morning and evening. Boiling water should not be used to avoid high-temperature damage to the tea polysaccharides. Additionally, white tea is cool in nature, with effects of reducing internal heat, relieving dryness, and treating constipation.
Dark tea: Suitable for heavy meat eaters
Representatives: Ripe Pu'er tea, Guangxi Liubao tea, etc.
Due to the post-fermentation process in its production, dark tea has a milder nature and more显著 effects in removing grease, reducing fat, and lowering blood lipids. Those whose diet mainly consists of meat products can choose dark tea as a daily beverage.