What kind of tea is suitable for drinking in autumn?Health Tea Drink Guide

The climate in autumn is dry and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so it is suitable to drink tea with the functions of moistening dryness, warming the stomach and enhancing immunity.This article will start fromOolong tea, black tea, white tea, chrysanthemum teaThe four major categories are expanded, their characteristics and adaptation scenarios are analyzed, and well-known brand recommendations are attached.The content is divided into five parts: the first paragraph provides an overview of the key points of autumn tea drinking; the second and third paragraphs explain in detail the autumn value of oolong tea and black tea; the fourth paragraph introduces the matching suggestions of white tea and chrysanthemum tea; the last paragraph summarizes purchasing tips and drinking taboos.

1. Oolong tea: the first choice for "toning" in autumn
Semi-fermented oolong tea has a mild nature and flavor. It can produce body fluids and moisturize dryness without hurting the spleen and stomach. It is especially suitable for the "Autumn Tiger" period.The orchid fragrance of Tieguanyin can relieve autumn fatigue, and Wuyi rock tea is rich in minerals and can enhance cold resistance.Data from the Taiwan Tea Growers Association shows that the polyphenol content of autumn oolong tea is 15% higher than that of spring tea, and the antioxidant effect is more significant.

2. Black tea: a stomach-warming companion in late autumn
As the temperature gradually drops, fully fermented black tea becomes an ideal choice in late autumn.Theaflavins can promote blood circulation, and the unique sweet potato flavor of Dianhong can improve appetite.Research by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences pointed out that the thearubigins contained in Keemun black tea have a protective effect on the respiratory tract in autumn.It is recommended to pair it with tangerine peel or ginger, but people with neurasthenia should control the concentration.

3. White tea and chrysanthemum: a golden combination for moisturizing and dryness
Combining more than three-year-old white tea with white chrysanthemum not only retains the antibacterial properties of white tea, but also enhances the effect of chrysanthemum in clearing away heat and improving eyesight.Experiments by the Fujian Tea Research Institute show that the combination of Gongmei White Tea + Fetal Chrysanthemum can increase the moisturizing effect by 40%.

Drinking Tips and Precautions
It is recommended to drink oolong tea in the morning to refresh yourself, black tea in the afternoon to warm up, and old white tea in the evening.Avoid drinking new tea on an empty stomach, and those with gastrointestinal sensitivities should choose raw Pu'er with caution.Well-known tea companies such as Zhang Yiyuan and Wu Yutai have launched autumn tea gift boxes. Pay attention to the SC certification when purchasing.Traditional Chinese medicine expert Liu Qingquan reminds: "Drinking tea in autumn should follow the principle of 'lighten it early and warm it late'. Strong tea can easily aggravate autumn dryness."

Content citation source:
1. China Tea Circulation Association’s “2023 Autumn Tea Consumption Guide”
2. Research Report of Tea Science Department of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (2022)
3. Interview with the well-known Chinese medicine doctor Liu Qingquan "Twenty-Four Solar Terms for Health Preservation"
4. Brand information comes from data published on the official websites of various companies.