“Tea” is one of the three major beverages in the world. The tea culture in our country has a long history. Since ancient times, people have had the habit of tasting tea and discussing the Tao. Nowadays, not only Chinese people love drinking tea, but with the spread of tea culture, many foreign friends have gradually begun to like drinking tea as well. There are various types of tea in our country. People who know how to appreciate it can tell whether it is good tea just by taking a small sip. Then why is Chinese tea so popular? What are the benefits of drinking tea? Let’s take a look together.
Drinking tea not only quenches thirst, but also has profound cultural connotations. Chinese tea ceremony has been passed down for thousands of years and has accumulated rich information. Drinking tea is a pleasant thing, and it can better demonstrate a person’s depth, thickness and personality. More importantly, drinking tea has many benefits for the body.
1. Tea is rich in antioxidant components, so many female friends also like drinking tea. When having leisure time and tasting tea, it can not only clear the intestines, but also beautify and anti-age, and can also help the body detoxify.
2. Drinking tea nourishes the stomach. Although drinking tea has the effect of warming the stomach, not every type of tea has the function of nourishing the stomach. Generally speaking, black tea has a higher affinity for the stomach and intestines. If your stomach and intestines are not in good condition, you can choose to drink black tea, which warms the stomach and strengthens the spleen.
3. Tea and coffee. In fact, tea also contains caffeine, which is why drinking tea also has the effect of boosting energy. However, compared to coffee, the caffeine content in a cup of tea is only about one-third of that in a cup of coffee. Everyone knows that if you consume excessive caffeine, it will make your spirit stay excited for a long time and make it difficult to fall asleep. So to some extent, drinking tea is better.
4. Enhance immunity. According to investigations, people who often drink tea have a more active immune system. That is to say, drinking an appropriate amount of tea has a certain effect on enhancing the immune system, and many nutrients in tea are also very beneficial to the human body. For example, green tea also has a certain effect in preventing cancer and is a very good food in daily life. Many people also regard green tea as a health-preserving tea and drink some in daily life, which has all benefits and no harm.
5. Drinking tea for self-cultivation and character refinement. Different from other beverages, tea is not sweet upon entry. Usually, it is somewhat bitter at first and then gradually becomes sweet. This is quite like a life that is bitter first and then sweet. Though ordinary, it is not mediocre. Through drinking tea, tasting tea and discussing tea, one can maintain health and calm the mind.
Which kind of tea tastes good?
There are many types of tea, and everyone’s taste and preference are different. Therefore, it’s hard to say which kind of tea tastes the best. However, the following are several common types of tea, each with unique flavors and characteristics. You can try them according to your own preferences。
1. Green tea: It has a fresh taste, slightly bitter, and is rich in antioxidants. Representative varieties include Longjing, Biluochun, Maofeng, etc.
2. Black tea: It has a rich, sweet taste and sometimes has fruity or floral notes. Representative varieties include Keemun black tea, Darjeeling black tea and Assam black tea.
3. Oolong tea: It lies between green tea and black tea, having both the fragrance of green tea and the richness of black tea. Representative varieties include Tieguanyin, Da Hong Pao and Oriental Beauty.
4. White tea: It has a light taste with natural sweetness and floral aroma. Representative varieties include Baihao Yinzhen and White Peony.
5. Pu’er tea: It is divided into raw tea and ripe tea, with a unique taste, sometimes with aged or medicinal aroma. Ripe Pu’er tea has a more mellow taste, while raw Pu’er tea is more refreshing.
6. Flower tea: Made by using green tea or black tea as the base and adding flower petals, it has a unique floral fragrance. Common ones include jasmine tea and osmanthus tea.
7. Yellow tea: With a unique production process, the tea soup is bright yellow and the taste is fresh and refreshing. Representative varieties include Junshan Yinzhen and Mengding Huangya.
Chinese tea culture is extensive and profound. These several types of tea are just the tip of the iceberg. Each type of tea has its unique charm and brewing skills. You can taste more teas to choose the ones you like!