What kind of tea is suitable for drinking in summer?Recommended tea to relieve heat and cool down

The high temperature in summer makes it easy to sweat, so it is suitable to drink cool and relieving tea, such as green tea, chrysanthemum tea, mint tea, etc., which can not only replenish water but also relieve the heat.This article will start from three aspects: tea selection, efficacy characteristics, and drinking suggestions to help readers scientifically match summer tea drinks.Among them, green tea and herbal tea are highly recommended because they are cool in nature and rich in antioxidants; while black tea and other warm teas should be consumed in moderation.

Green tea: the first choice to cool down in summer

Green tea is not fermented, retains a large amount of tea polyphenols and vitamin C, and has significant heat-clearing and summer-relieving effects.Research shows that the catechins in green tea can help regulate body temperature ("China Tea" 2021).It is recommended to choose fragrant green teas such as Longjing and Biluochun. Use warm water around 80℃ when brewing to avoid high temperature damage to nutrients.Well-known brands such asWest Lake brand Longjing,Wu Yutai BiluochunAll are hot-selling products in summer.

Herbal tea: a natural and refreshing choice for health

Herbal teas such as chrysanthemum tea and honeysuckle tea contain flavonoids, which Chinese medicine believes have the effect of "clearing away heat and detoxifying" (Compendium of Materia Medica).Modern research has confirmed that the inulin component in Fructus Chrysanthemum can promote the evaporation and heat dissipation of sweat (experimental data from Zhejiang University in 2019).It is recommended to drink it with wolfberry or honey. Brands such asTongrentang chrysanthemum tea,Yifutang honeysuckle teaWait.Note that those with spleen and stomach deficiency should reduce the frequency of drinking.

Drinking precautions and innovative pairings

Note when drinking tea in summer: avoid drinking strong tea on an empty stomach and refrigerate tea for no more than 4 hours.You can try innovative combinations, such as green tea + lemon to increase VC absorption, mint tea + lychee to increase flavor.Data shows that the following combinations have higher acceptance in summer:

Drink tea scientifically to spend the summer

Taken together, tea drinking in summer should be based on the principle of "cooling without hurting the stomach", and mainly herbal teas such as green tea and chrysanthemum tea, paired with seasonal fruits to increase interest.Well-known tea companies such as China Tea and Dayi have launched summer limited edition tea bags.Remember to avoid drinking tea during high temperatures at noon, and limit the total amount of tea per day to less than 800ml, which can not only relieve the heat but also avoid increasing the burden on the body.

Quote sources:
1. "China Tea" Issue 3, 2021 "Summer Tea Drinking Guide"
2. Volume 15 of the Grass Part of Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. Experimental data from Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology in 2019
4. Brand product information comes from the 2023 public data on each brand’s official website