Green tea, originated from China, is a type of tea and a daily beverage for many people. It has a green color, fresh aroma, mellow taste, and unique production process that retains the original color and nutrients of the tea leaves. Therefore, it is known as the “King of Tea”.
Green tea refers to unfermented tea leaves. During the production process, the picked tea leaves undergo procedures such as fixation, rolling, and drying, retaining the natural substances of the tea leaves and making them appear green. There are many types of green tea, including Longjing, Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, etc., each with its own characteristics.
Green tea is not fermented during the production process, and China has the largest output. Moreover, tea is hailed as the “national drink” in our country, which proves the richness of nutrients in tea. The main efficacy of green tea is to prevent the occurrence of cancer, remove grease in the human body, and regular consumption of green tea can effectively neutralize the damage of radiation to the body and is beneficial for skin whitening. Drinking green tea helps to increase the excitement of the central nervous system to achieve the purpose of refreshing and invigorating. Drinking green tea can also effectively reduce the blood lipid content of drinkers and help improve bad breath caused by gastrointestinal discomfort.
The characteristics of green tea are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Color: The dry tea of green tea is emerald green in color, the tea soup is clear and bright, and the leaf bottom is light green. This unique green color gives people a fresh and natural feeling.
2. Aroma: The aroma of green tea is elegant and pleasant, with a rich plant fragrance. Different varieties of green tea have different aromas. For example, Longjing tea has a bean aroma, and Biluochun tea has a floral aroma.
3. Taste: The taste of green tea is fresh, sweet aftertaste, and rich in flavor. Taking a sip of green tea is like being in nature, making people feel relaxed and happy.
The benefits of drinking green tea:
1. Drinking green tea frequently can invigorate one’s spirit and effectively enhance the thinking and memory abilities of the drinker.
2. Drinking green tea frequently can also eliminate fatigue, promote the speed of metabolism, and maintain the normal functions of the heart, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract very well.
3. Drinking green tea frequently is also beneficial to health because green tea is rich in components such as tannins, catechins, vitamins C and E, etc., so it has a very good antioxidant effect, which can make the skin firmer and more elastic.
4. Drinking green tea is of great benefit in preventing dental caries and is very suitable for children to drink for prevention.
5. Green tea contains many trace elements needed by the human body. Drinking it frequently can effectively supplement the trace elements needed by the body.
6. Green tea can strongly inhibit the occurrence of malignant tumors, and green tea can also prevent the growth of cancer cells in the human body.
7. Green tea can effectively inhibit the aging of cells, and its anti-aging effect is extremely strong.
8. People who exercise frequently can drink green tea appropriately because drinking green tea can effectively stimulate the central nervous system of exercise and improve people’s athletic ability.
9. Drinking green tea frequently has a good elimination effect on bacteria, so green tea has a good recovery effect on diseases such as oral ulcers.
10. Drinking green tea frequently can balance the acidity and alkalinity in the human body. 11. In summer, people usually choose to eat cold drinks to cool down, but if they choose to drink green tea, the cooling effect will be more significant.
Which people are not suitable for drinking green tea?
Although tea has many benefits, as a natural beverage, its efficacy cannot replace that of medicines.
1. People with poor stomach conditions should drink green tea with caution as it has a strong stimulating effect on the stomach.
2. Don’t drink green tea when you have a fever. Because green tea is rich in caffeine, caffeine can increase the body temperature, which is not conducive to reducing the symptoms. Moreover, caffeine can reduce the efficacy of medicine and is not conducive to treatment.
3. Green tea can enhance the body’s metabolic ability. Therefore, people with liver problems should drink less green tea to avoid increased pressure on the liver due to the improved metabolism, causing damage.
4. Drunken people are not suitable for drinking green tea. Because green tea is diuretic and has great harm to the kidneys, do not drink it when you are drunk.
5. People with neurasthenia and insomnia should not drink green tea. Because the caffeine contained in green tea has a strong refreshing effect. People with neurasthenia and insomnia should not drink green tea, otherwise it will be even more difficult to fall asleep.
With the development of the times and the improvement of living standards, green tea has entered the daily lives of thousands of households. Whether it’s a gathering of friends and relatives or a business negotiation occasion, a cup of fragrant green tea can always add a touch of elegance and atmosphere. In addition, green tea is also widely used in various health foods and beauty products, such as green tea powder, green tea facial masks, etc., and is deeply loved by consumers. In modern life, green tea is not just a drink. It represents a healthy lifestyle and cultural attitude, and has become one of the important carriers for people to pursue a quality life and spiritual enjoyment.