Drinking tea can be regarded as an elegant and healthy lifestyle choice. Since ancient times, people have discovered many different varieties, each containing different health benefits. Rich in protein, fat, sugar, vitamins, and minerals, it is a natural health drink that contains polyphenols, caffeine, tannins, and pigments that have a variety of pharmacological effects.
If the tea is soaked in high-temperature water for a long time, the aromatic oil in it will quickly evaporate and the tannic acid and theophylline will ooze out. This not only reduces its nutritional value, but also increases the harmful substances. Overheating it also causes Vitamin C and other nutrients to be destroyed. This degradation takes place when the water temperature exceeds 176° F and reduces the health benefits of it.
Tea must be taken seriously and can’t be drunk casually.
6 types of tea and methods that are contraindicated if you want to maintain good health in middle and old age
1. High-heat fried tea
Frying is a major process in manufacturing some Chinese teas. Some manufacturers fry the leaves for a long time and the nutritional value will be lost. There is no benefit to our bodies and it can even be harmful.
If tea leaves are fried for a long time, the nutritional value will be lost. (Image: via Pixabay)
2. Old tea
Tea leaves have a shelf life, so if you find that the shelf life has expired or if the leaves are damp, throw them away! It will now contain many harmful substances and is no longer suitable to drink.
3. Reusing leaves or bags too often
Some people like to make tea using the same leaves or bags for several uses. In fact, if it is soaked for too long, it will contain no nutrition, and the harmful substances will increase with each use. It is not recommended even if one wants to save money.
4. Boiling hot tea
Many people like extremely hot or even boiling hot tea, which is harmful to the mouth, throat, tongue, and esophagus. If drinking it like this continues over a long period, it may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, so is not recommended.
5. Iced tea
Don’t drink cold or iced tea. While tea is used to maintain good health, drinking it cold can easily lead to a significant increase in the body’s cold energy, which is not conducive to health.
According to Chinese thought, drinking cold tea can easily lead to a significant increase in the body’s cold energy, which is not conducive to health. (Image: via Pixabay)
6. Strong tea
Many middle-aged and older people like to drink strong tea. Using too many leaves in the pot or cup means that the intake of caffeine will increase, leading to problems such as insomnia and headaches. For middle-aged and elderly people who may already have unstable cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, drinking it so strong is not a good choice.
Translated by Jean Chen and edited by Helen
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