1. Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is also called green tea, and its nature is between green tea and black tea—neither cold nor hot. It can eliminate residual heat in the body and restore body fluids. Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea that contains almost no vitamin C but is rich in minerals such as iron and calcium, as well as catechins and tea polyphenols, all of which are needed by the human body.
The benefits of regularly drinking oolong tea in autumn and winter: It can relieve fatigue, promote urination and body fluid production, relieve heat and summer heat, kill bacteria and reduce inflammation, detoxify and prevent diseases, aid digestion and reduce greasiness, and help with weight loss and fitness. In addition, it is especially effective in preventing cancer, lowering blood lipids, and anti-aging. It is very beneficial for health in autumn. Oolong tea has a greenish-brown color. After brewing, the middle of the leaves appears green, while the edges are red, earning it the reputation of "green leaves with red borders." It has both the fragrance of green tea and natural floral notes, as well as the rich taste of black tea. It is neither cold nor hot, moderately warm, and helps moisturize the skin, soothe the throat, produce body fluids, and remove internal heat, allowing the body to adapt to changes in the natural environment. It is very suitable for drinking in the dry autumn climate.
2. Dark Tea
Dark tea is fermented by Aspergillus niger and, as the name suggests, is black in color. During fermentation, it produces a component called pu-erh, which helps prevent fat accumulation. Dark tea has a long history of production in China, mainly produced in Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
The benefits of regularly drinking dark tea: Dark tea is a post-fermented tea, and its unique processing, especially the involvement of microorganisms, gives it special medicinal properties in traditional Chinese medicine. It is rich in tea polysaccharides, which are considered by the medical community to regulate glucose metabolism (prevent diabetes), lower blood lipids and blood pressure, prevent blood clotting and thrombosis, and improve immune function. Clinical trials have shown that dark tea has significant and irreplaceable effects compared to other teas. Using high-throughput screening technology, researchers selected 10 modern disease models to study the health benefits of dark tea, including models for lowering blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar, inhibiting cancer cell spread, and improving immunity. Through model evaluation, it was found that Qianliang tea and Fu brick tea are effective in lowering blood pressure, blood lipids, and blood sugar, and are very helpful for fat metabolism and weight control. In addition, the extract of Qianliang tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of gastric cancer cells and liver cancer cells.