Drinking cooked tea (such as Pu'er cooked tea, black tea, etc.) in summer may seem to be against the season, but in fact there are many suitable reasons, which can not only meet the taste needs, but also be good for health.
Here are a few key reasons:
1. Relieve greasiness and digestion, relieve summer heat and loss of appetite
High temperatures in summer can easily reduce appetite, but cold drinks, barbecues, crayfish and other heavy-tasting foods may increase the burden on the stomach. After fermentation, cooked tea has a mild nature and is rich in probiotics and tea polyphenol derivatives. It can promote digestion and decompose greasiness. It is especially comfortable to drink after meals.
2. Gentle stomach nourishment, avoid cold stimulation
Drinking iced drinks and using air conditioning in summer can easily lead to spleen and stomach deficiency. Cooked tea is warm in nature and does not irritate the stomach. Instead, it can warm and protect the stomach. It is especially suitable for people with cold constitutions or those who stay in air-conditioned rooms for a long time.
3. Remove moisture and sweat, regulate body circulation
In summer, the humidity is heavy. The active ingredients produced by fermentation of cooked tea help the body metabolize water and remove moisture through sweating (similar to the principle of "heating with heat"), which is more beneficial to long-term health than cold drinks.
4. New cold brewing method, refreshing and mellow
Cooked tea is not only hot! Using the cold brewing method (tea leaves + cold water refrigerated for 4-6 hours) can reduce the astringency, and the tea soup is sweeter and more refreshing, with both coolness and mellowness, suitable for mixing with fruits or mint. (The premise is to choose high-quality cooked tea, and ancient tree tea with high-quality materials, no foreign flavors, and pure aroma is better)
5. Stabilize emotions, refresh without dryness and heat
Theanine and trace caffeine in cooked tea can relieve summer irritability, refresh the mind but not as cold as green tea, nor like raw tea that may cause internal heat, suitable for office scenes that require concentration.
6. Long-lasting brewing, saves money, suitable for long-term drinking
Ripe tea has a high degree of brewing resistance. A pot of tea can be brewed repeatedly, which is more economical than frequently buying cold drinks and also reduces sugar intake.
Drinking cooked tea in summer is more like a wisdom of "heating with heat" - seemingly contradictory, but actually harmonious.
Warm reminder: Choose tea leaves that are stored cleanly and avoid moldy tea stored in a humid environment.