Health Knowledge in Tea Ceremony

Tea has been everywhere since ancient times, passed down through the ages. In the past, people drank tea to quench their thirst, and secondly for health preservation. However, not everyone who drinks tea knows that it can preserve health. But drinking tea must be done reasonably to have a health care effect on the body.

 

 

Drinking Tea Should Be Appropriate

Tea is a traditional beverage in China. 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, strengthen the brain, dispel disease, and lighten the body, which is greatly beneficial to human health. However, as a special beverage, tea has its inherent taboos. Medical experts warn us that only by drinking tea appropriately can we develop a good habit of health preservation.

So-called appropriateness means: first, the tea should be of moderate strength. Generally, 3 grams of tea leaves per cup is appropriate. If the tea is too strong, it can affect the body's absorption of inorganic salts such as iron in food, causing anemia. Second, control the amount of tea consumed. 8-10 cups a day is appropriate. Excessive tea consumption can increase the burden on the kidneys. Third, do not drink tea within one hour before or after meals, otherwise it will affect the body's absorption of protein. Fourth, pay attention to contraindications. The following patients should not drink tea:

Anemia patients, especially those with iron deficiency anemia. Tannic acid in tea can cause iron in food to form precipitates that cannot be absorbed by the body, often worsening the condition.

Patients with neurasthenia, hyperthyroidism, and tuberculosis. The caffeine in tea can increase basal metabolism, aggravating the condition.

Patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers. The caffeine in tea can stimulate gastric acid secretion and the ulcer surface, worsening gastric disease and ulcers.

Patients with liver and kidney diseases. Caffeine in tea must be metabolized by the liver and kidneys, which is not conducive to the recovery of liver and kidney function in those with insufficiency.

Patients with habitual constipation. Tannic acid in tea has an astringent effect, aggravating constipation.

 

 

Eight Types of Tea That Should Not Be Drunk

1. Strong tea. Strong tea contains large amounts of caffeine, theophylline, etc., which are highly irritating. Drinking strong tea can cause insomnia, headache, tinnitus, blurred vision, and is bad for the stomach and intestines. Some people may also feel nauseous.

2. Moldy tea contains a large amount of toxins.

3. Tainted tea. Some tainted teas are toxic, such as those contaminated with paint, camphor, etc.

4. Over-burnt tea. Tea leaves that have been roasted too long have lost their nutrition and taste bad.

5. Overnight tea, especially tea that has gone bad. Even if the taste hasn't changed, a large number of bacteria have usually bred and multiplied in it.

6. Long-steeped tea. If tea leaves are steeped for too long, many substances harmful to the body are extracted.

7. Cold tea. Tea should be drunk warm. Cold tea has the adverse effects of causing cold and accumulating phlegm.

8. Scalding hot tea. Tea is usually brewed with boiling water, but should not be drunk when overheated. Overheated things are extremely harmful to the stomach and intestines.

 

       Tea ceremony health preservation is beneficial to health, but it must be consumed reasonably. Otherwise, it may not help the body and may even affect health.