What kind of tea is suitable for drinking in winter?Warm-up and health-preserving tea guide

Winter is cold and dry, so it is suitable to drink warm tea to ward off the cold, warm up the body and enhance immunity.Fermented teas such as black tea, dark tea, and ripe Pu'er tea are the first choice because they are mild in nature and rich in tea polyphenol oxides, which can promote blood circulation; floral and fruit teas such as old white tea, osmanthus oolong, etc. have moisturizing effects.In addition, ginger tea, red date tea and other blended teas are also suitable for drinking in winter, but they need to be selected according to your physical constitution to avoid overdose.

1. Fermented tea: the main force to warm the stomach in winter

Black tea (such as Lapsang Souchong, Keemun black tea) is rich in theaflavins, which can stimulate metabolism; black tea (Anhua dark tea, Liubao tea) contains the fungus coronoide which helps digestion.Yunnan Pu'er ripe tea has a mellow nature after fermentation, and is suitable for cooking with tangerine peel.It is recommended to drink no more than 800ml per day and avoid drinking on an empty stomach.Well-known brands includeDayi Pu'er tea,Feng brand black teaWait.

2. Old tea and flower and fruit tea: the choice for moisturizing in winter

Old white tea (Shou Mei, White Mu Dan) stored for more than 3 years is rich in flavonoids. Brand products such as Fujian Pinpinxiang have been experimentally proven to enhance respiratory defense (data source: Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University 2018 study).Osmanthus oolong tea can soothe dry coughs in winter, and Taiwan's Wang Dechuan Tea House is particularly famous for its scenting technology.When brewing, it is recommended to control the water temperature at 85-90°C to avoid high temperatures from destroying the aroma of flowers and fruits.

3. Health-preserving tea: dispelling cold and replenishing qi and blood

For brown sugar ginger tea, it is recommended to use Yunnan small turmeric raw materials, such as Tianfangjian brand ginger tea; for red date and wolfberry tea, Xinjiang Ruoqiang red dates and Ningxia wolfberry are recommended.The Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences recommends drinking 200-300ml daily. Excessive consumption may cause dryness and heat.You can drink scallion white tea (scallion white + white tea) in the early stage of wind-cold cold, but use it with caution in those with yin deficiency and excessive fire.

Things to note when drinking tea in winter:

Taken together, drinking tea in winter should follow the principle of "temperature and moderation".It is advisable to drink black tea in the morning to wake up the body, white tea in the afternoon to replenish water, and a small amount of black tea in the evening to aid digestion.Diabetic patients should choose red date tea with caution, and patients with gastric ulcer should avoid strong tea.Although tea is good, it still needs to be paired with moderate exercise and a balanced diet to achieve the best health effects.

Data source:
1. Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University "Research on the Health Care Effects of White Tea" (2018)
2. China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences’ “Solar Terms and Health Preservation Guide” 2022 Edition
3. Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences Tea Research Institute "Research on Pu'er Tea Fermentation Microorganisms"