Tea is one of the three major beverages in the world. It originated in China and prevailed in the world. Even in the eyes of many people, drinking tea is simply a perfect way of health preservation that integrates weight loss, fat burning, blood fat lowering, and blood pressure lowering.
Different teas are not very different. There are hundreds of different teas in the world, and people like to give different teas different effects. But in fact, all teas come from the same plant and are processed from the leaves of the tea tree. Different varieties of tea trees, different planting conditions, different picking times, and different processing techniques lead to all kinds of teas. The health benefits of tea are an important reason why tea has become a widely popular beverage in China and around the world.
1. Low in fat, sugar and calories. The most crucial reason why tea is a healthy drink: it is negligibly low in fat, sugar and calories. That alone is healthier than many sugary drinks.
2. Caffeine is the main source of bitterness in tea. Based on a large number of studies on the effects of caffeine on health, the consensus of the research scientific community is that moderate intake of caffeine is good for health. This amount is usually a few hundred milligrams per day. Rest assured, even people who drink a lot of tea have caffeine intake within this moderate range.
3. Tea polyphenols are characteristic components of tea. In different teas, the specific types and contents of tea polyphenols are different. However, they all have antioxidant effects, and the various health-care functions of tea basically come from tea polyphenols.
Requirements for water quality of tea
There are many types of water with different properties. Different types of water have different effects on the quality of brewed tea soup due to the different dissolved substances contained in them. Tea has the characteristics of natural and pure. Spring water is best for making tea, the spring water should flow slowly, and the one with the least calcium and magnesium compounds is the best spring water.
Storage of tea
The tea adopts advanced fresh-keeping technology, which can ensure that the tea does not deteriorate for a long time. But the best storage conditions are at room temperature, dark, and odor-free. If the tea leaves have a high water content or are damp, they can be dried at about 80°C and cooled before being stored.
Tea dosage
To brew a cup or a pot of tea, you must first master the amount of tea leaves. There is no uniform standard for how much tea you use each time, and it mainly depends on the type of tea, the size of the tea set and your drinking habits. Tea bags are 2 grams per bag, brewed in an ordinary cup, and the amount is just right.
Here are some things to keep in mind when drinking tea.
1. Drinking a small amount of tea before meals or during meals is not a big problem, but if you drink a lot of tea or drink too strong tea, it will affect the absorption of many macro elements (such as calcium) and trace elements (such as iron, zinc).
2. Some people have developed the habit of drinking tea immediately after meals. They believe this will both cleanse the mouth and aid digestion. In fact, drinking tea immediately after a meal will dilute the digestive juice secreted by the stomach, which will affect the digestion of food by the stomach.
3. Drink tea in moderation. The strength of the tea should be moderate. Generally, it is advisable to use 2 grams of tea leaves to brew a cup of tea. Too strong tea will affect the body's absorption of iron and other inorganic salts in food, causing anemia.
