The change of seasons always happens quietly, as if yesterday we were still wearing cool summer clothes, and overnight we were chilled by the autumn wind. Autumn, the transition between summer and winter, seems to fill the air with dry molecules.

In the Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica, the effects of tea are described as: "Long-term consumption makes one slim." The reason lies in the aromatic compounds contained in tea, which can dissolve fats and help digest meat and oily foods. Autumn is the season when one is most prone to irritability; if you can savor the gentle nourishment of tea while drinking, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Tea drinking varies with the seasons, and some find there are rules to follow. For example, drink flower tea in spring, green tea in summer, oolong tea in autumn, and black tea in winter. Of course, there are reasons behind these specific choices. In spring, drinking flower tea helps dispel the cold pathogens accumulated during winter, and its rich fragrance promotes the growth of yang energy in the body. In summer, green tea has a cold and bitter nature, which can clear heat, relieve summer heat, detoxify, and strengthen the heart. In winter, black tea is most ideal because it is sweet and warm in nature, rich in protein, aids digestion, nourishes the body, and helps resist the cold.

In autumn, the weather is cool and the climate is dry, but residual summer heat has not yet completely dissipated. At this time, the body's fluids have not fully recovered, making people prone to autumn dryness and fatigue. Drinking oolong tea, a type of green tea, can effectively alleviate these conditions. Below are some teas highly recommended for autumn consumption:

Oolong Tea

Here, oolong tea refers to autumn oolong tea, although its quality is slightly inferior to that of spring oolong. Of course, oolong tea can be divided into many types depending on the tea plant variety, such as Tieguanyin, Qilan, Meizhan, Shuixian, and more. Oolong tea, also known as green tea, is a semi-fermented tea between black tea and green tea. It has a neutral nature, neither cold nor hot, making it suitable for autumn weather. Drinking it regularly can moisten the lungs, promote fluid production, soothe the throat, and help eliminate residual heat from the body.

Guhua Tea

Mentioning Guhua tea, many people may not have heard of it. As the name suggests, Guhua refers to the flowers of grain crops. Guhua tea is harvested when the rice is yellow, and autumn is the season when rice flowers bloom. It is said that Yunnan people commonly refer to autumn tea as "Guhua tea," which generally refers to Pu'er tea harvested in autumn. Although not a green tea, Guhua tea is a seasonal tea for autumn. Its liquor color and taste fall between those of spring and summer teas, with a gentle and lasting aroma.

Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum tea is one of the best choices for autumn tea drinking, with the amazing effect of clearing the lungs and reducing internal heat. Chrysanthemum tea also nourishes the liver and kidneys, improves eyesight, and treats headaches and eye pain.

Experts emphasize that "chrysanthemum is an excellent herb for treating various eye diseases in traditional Chinese medicine. People who often feel dry eyes, especially those who frequently use computers, can drink more chrysanthemum tea." Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes treatment based on syndrome differentiation; people with a cold constitution should not drink chrysanthemum tea. In addition, pay attention to moderation when drinking chrysanthemum tea.

These are the teas you can choose to drink when saying goodbye to summer and welcoming autumn. Of course, no matter what tea you drink, it is important to adjust according to your own physical condition. Most importantly, the beverage you choose should make your body feel comfortable and natural during the seasonal transition.