What is the difference between tea drinkers and non-tea drinkers?

Chinese people have a long history of drinking tea, almost as long as Chinese civilization.

• Since the Han Dynasty, tea has been a daily drink;
• In the Tang Dynasty, tea drinking has risen to the level of art;
• In the Song Dynasty, teahouses were all over the streets;
• In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Chinese tea had conquered the world.

It can be said that tea is engraved in the genes of the Chinese. But in modern times, the status of tea has been challenged.

Coffee, cola, juice, milk tea...

There are more and more choices of drinks, and tea is no longer the only choice.

So, what is the difference between tea drinkers and non-tea drinkers?

• Tea drinkers are healthier

The health benefits of tea have been repeatedly verified by modern science.

Tea contains a variety of beneficial ingredients such as tea polyphenols, theanine, caffeine, etc., which have multiple effects such as anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering.

People who drink tea for a long time have a lower incidence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Moreover, the caffeine content in tea is lower than that in coffee, and the refreshing effect is milder, which will not cause palpitations or insomnia.

People who do not drink tea may be more dependent on stimulating drinks such as coffee and functional drinks, which is not good for health in the long run.

• Tea drinkers are more relaxed

Drinking tea requires a "slow" word.

Boil water, warm cups, wash tea, brew, taste...

After a set of processes, you can't rush.

People who drink tea often understand the art of slowing down and can find balance in a fast-paced life.

People who don't drink tea may be more accustomed to the "fast food" way of drinking, pursuing instant satisfaction, and lacking time for precipitation and thinking.

• Tea drinkers understand life better

Tea is not just a drink, but also a lifestyle.

People who drink tea often have a higher pursuit of quality of life. They will carefully select tea sets, study water temperature, brewing time, and even match tea snacks.

A simple tea drinking session can turn into a sensory feast.

People who don't drink tea may pay more attention to the functionality of the drink, quenching thirst or refreshing, and lack the pursuit of life aesthetics.

• People who drink tea have more friends

Tea is a social medium.

"Come and drink tea when you have time" is a classic opening line for Chinese social interaction.

People who drink tea are often better at building and maintaining interpersonal relationships through tea.

Once you sit at the tea table, the sense of strangeness disappears by half; after a few cups of tea, the chatterbox opens.

People who don't drink tea may rely more on socializing at the wine table, but how much friendship can be left after sobering up?

• People who drink tea live longer

This is not metaphysics, but has scientific basis.

Studies have shown that the antioxidant components in tea can delay cell aging and prevent a variety of elderly diseases.

Moreover, the healthy lifestyle brought by drinking tea, such as light diet and regular work and rest, also contributes to longevity.

Look at those long-lived elderly people, many of them have the habit of drinking tea for a long time.

Of course, there is no absolute good or bad difference between drinking tea and not drinking tea.

Drinking tea has its unique health benefits and cultural charm, and you can also get happiness through other drinks without drinking tea.

No matter which category you belong to, it is most important to find a lifestyle that suits you and enjoy the pleasure brought by the drink!

But if you don’t have the habit of drinking tea, you might as well start with a cup of clear tea and feel what changes this drink that has been passed down for thousands of years will bring to your life.

After all, life is like tea, slightly bitter at first, but sweet aftertaste.