Summer temperatures are high, and many people drink herbal tea, but you can't drink it indiscriminately. Drinking it incorrectly not only fails to relieve summer heat but can also lead to "internal heat." Today, let's look at which herbal teas are not good to drink in the summer and what taboos there are for drinking herbal tea.
1. Herbal tea should not be consumed long-term.
Most herbal teas are made from Chinese herbal medicines. Although they are neutral in nature, long-term consumption can lead to a buildup of medicinal properties in the body, which is not good for your health. Especially for friends with weaker digestive systems, drinking a large amount at once can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. One prescription shouldn't be used for everyone.
Many elderly people will brew a large pot of herbal tea for the whole family to drink to cool down, but this is wrong. Because everyone's constitution is different, young and strong people, as well as the elderly and children, should not drink the same kind of herbal tea. Therefore, drinking herbal tea in hot weather needs to be customized according to each person's situation; one prescription should not be used for everyone.
3. Herbal tea cannot be used to treat diseases.
In the summer, it's easy to get "internal heat," and often using air conditioning can lead to symptoms like a dry nose and a sore throat. Many people think drinking herbal tea can relieve these minor ailments. However, experts remind us that while herbal tea can reduce "internal heat," it absolutely cannot cure diseases. When your body feels unwell, you still need to seek medical attention promptly; you can't expect a cup of herbal tea to treat an illness.
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4. Don't drink too much "cold-natured" herbal tea.
As mentioned above, most herbal teas are neutral in nature, but some are bitter and "cold," such as Five-Flower Tea and Coptis Water. These types of tea are not suitable for children and the elderly with weak constitutions, as they can cause irreversible harm to the body.
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What Herbal Tea to Drink in Summer
In the article above, I've summarized 4 taboos for drinking herbal tea. I believe you now have a better understanding of the precautions. So, what kind of herbal tea should you drink in the summer? Let's take a look.
1. Yiju Tea (Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum Tea)
Ingredients: Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum, Artemisia capillaris, and raw licorice.
Method: Prepare the four ingredients above, add them to a pot with water, and bring to a boil. Filter out the dregs, pour the tea into a cup, and let it cool before drinking.
2. Watermelon Peel Herbal Tea
Ingredients: Watermelon peel, sugar.
Method: Wash and chop the watermelon peel, blend it in a juicer, strain out the pulp, and heat the resulting juice slightly. Add sugar to taste and serve.
3. Tangerine Peel Tea
Ingredients: Dried tangerine peel, sugar.
Method: Cut the dried tangerine peel into small pieces or strips and place them in a teacup. Pour boiling water over it to steep. You can add sugar to taste (or not, as the tangerine peel has its own flavor).
4. Agastache Rugosa Tea
Ingredients: Agastache rugosa (mosquito plant), Eupatorium fortunei, raw Houttuynia cordata, and black tea.
Method: Crush the agastache rugosa, Eupatorium fortunei, and raw Houttuynia cordata. Add them to black tea and steep with boiling water before drinking.
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