Drinking tea is not only a culture, but also an effective method for health preservation and wellness. There are many types of tea, and the type of tea suitable for each person at a specific time also varies, depending on one's own physical constitution. The weather in winter is dry and cold, so drinking tea requires careful consideration. So, what teas are suitable for winter? Let's take a look together:
Black tea can prevent the flu
What tea to drink in winter? Black tea is undoubtedly the top choice. Black tea is sweet and warm, and can nourish the body's yang energy; it is rich in protein and sugar, which generates heat and warms the abdomen, and can enhance the body's ability to resist cold; it can also aid digestion and remove grease. In addition, gargling with or directly drinking black tea can also prevent the flu, which is very necessary in winter. Because black tea is a fermented tea, it is less irritating and is especially suitable for people with weak stomachs and bodies.
For "internal heat," turn to green tea for help
The dry winter climate, combined with people's love for greasy and spicy foods, makes "internal heat" a health problem that troubles many, leading to constipation, dry mouth and throat, and even mouth sores. So, what tea is good to drink at this time? Green tea is unfermented and has a "cold" nature, so it can clear heat. Therefore, it is best for removing "internal heat," promoting saliva production to quench thirst, aiding digestion, and resolving phlegm. It also has an effect on accelerating the healing of mild gastric ulcers and can lower blood fat and prevent vascular hardening. Therefore, people who are prone to "internal heat," those who usually smoke and drink, and people who are relatively overweight are all suitable for drinking green tea; however, people with a weak and cold stomach should not drink green tea.
For a dry mouth and throat, drink Oolong tea
Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea, lying between green and black tea, with a green-brown color, so it is also called "green tea" (Qing Cha). In terms of taste, Oolong tea has the fresh fragrance and natural floral aroma of green tea as well as the mellow taste of black tea. It is neither cold nor hot, but moderately warm, so it has the effect of moisturizing the skin, soothing the throat, promoting saliva production, and clearing accumulated heat from the body, allowing the body to adapt to changes in the natural environment. In winter, indoor air is mostly dry, and people are prone to a dry mouth and throat and chapped lips. At this time, brewing a cup of Oolong tea can relieve the discomfort of dryness.
Feeling down? Why not enjoy some scented tea
Scented teas include jasmine tea, yulan magnolia tea, osmanthus tea, rose tea, etc., which are made by scenting green tea tea bases with different fragrant flowers. Generally speaking, scented teas can nourish the liver and gallbladder, strengthen the limbs, and unblock the meridians. Taking jasmine tea as an example, it can clear heat and relieve summer heat, strengthen the spleen and calm the mind, and has a good effect on treating dysentery and preventing stomach pain. Honeysuckle tea, on the other hand, can clear heat and detoxify, refresh the mind and quench thirst, and has a relatively ideal effect on treating sore throat, and is also effective for preventing the flu. Therefore, in this winter, you might consider choosing scented teas appropriately. Women, especially those who are prone to feeling depressed and irritable during and around menopause, can use drinking scented tea as a way to relieve their melancholy.