Drinking tea is not only a culture, but also a science.
Choosing the right time can not only refresh the mind, but also protect the stomach and calm the mind; drinking at the wrong time can hurt your health! Combining Chinese medicine theory and modern medical research, we will reveal the golden time to drink tea in a day and the suitable tea types to help you drink health and vitality.
1. 7:00-9:00 in the morning: light tea moisturizes the intestines and wakes up the body
Recommended tea types: light black tea, old white tea
Scientific basis: After a night of metabolism, the human body loses water and the blood viscosity increases. A cup of warm light tea can quickly replenish water, dilute the blood, and help lower blood pressure. Black tea is warm in nature and contains theaflavins that can promote blood circulation and dispel the cold in the body; old white tea is mild and low-irritating, suitable for people with sensitive stomachs.
Note: Avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach: drinking tea on an empty stomach can easily irritate the gastric mucosa. It is recommended to drink it 30 minutes after breakfast. Avoid strong tea: Strong tea has a high caffeine content, which may cause panic and frequent urination.
2. 9:00-11:00 in the morning: Refresh your mind and work efficiently
Recommended teas: white tea, green tea
Scientific basis: White tea is sweet and soothing, and has a high content of theanine, which can relieve anxiety and improve concentration; green tea is rich in tea polyphenols and caffeine, which stimulates brain nerves and enhances thinking activity. At this stage, the human body is full of liver fire, and the catechins in green tea can clear the liver and improve eyesight, and relieve eye fatigue.
Brewing tips: Use 80-85℃ water temperature for green tea to avoid high temperature destroying vitamin C; cold brewing of white tea is sweeter and suitable for refreshing in summer.
3. 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon: Regulate the body and mind and enhance immunity
Recommended teas: Oolong tea, green tea
Scientific basis: 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon is the active period of the bladder meridian. Drinking tea can accelerate the discharge of metabolic waste and enhance resistance. Oolong tea is semi-fermented and rich in vitamin E, which is antioxidant and anti-aging; green tea is diuretic and deturbid, relieving afternoon edema.
Cultural origin: English afternoon tea is popular all over the world, and drinking tea during this period can balance blood sugar and relieve fatigue.
4. 19:00-20:30 in the evening: warm the stomach and help sleep, and gently digest food
Recommended teas: black tea, ripe Pu'er, old white tea
Scientific basis: Fully fermented tea has low caffeine content and mild tea nature. It will not stimulate nerves, but will help digestion and decompose fat. The gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in old white tea can soothe nerves and improve sleep quality.
Taboo reminder: Avoid green tea/fragrant oolong: tea is cold and may cause insomnia; control the amount of drinking: stop drinking tea 1 hour before going to bed to reduce the frequency of nocturia.
Guide to tea drinking in special situations
Relieve greasiness after meals: Pu'er cooked tea or black tea, accelerate fat metabolism;
Stay up late and work overtime: Green tea + tangerine peel, refresh without hurting the stomach;
Anxiety and stress: Wuyi rock tea or white peony, theanine soothes the mood.
Interactive self-test: Is your tea drinking habit up to standard? Do you drink tea on an empty stomach in the morning?
Do you insist on drinking tea from 15:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon? Have you ever drunk green tea after 8 pm?
