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Firstly, everyone understands the severe harm smoking does to the body—it's all bad and no good. Let’s look at the benefits of drinking tea: First, the polyphenols in tea can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and invigorate the spirit. Polyphenols can lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, prevent clot formation, and maintain cardiovascular health. Second, moderate consumption can promote gastric acid secretion, increase appetite, and improve symptoms of indigestion. Third, tea has antioxidant properties that delay aging, help prevent tumor formation, and boost the immune system. It’s worth noting that people with chronic insomnia or digestive issues should avoid tea as it may exacerbate their conditions. So what happens to those who smoke long-term but persist in drinking tea? Doctors have an answer: For long-term smokers, there are some benefits from drinking tea, primarily due to its diuretic and detoxifying effects, which promote the excretion of toxins from smoking. This reduces the time toxic substances remain in the body, thus alleviating the damage caused by these toxins. Some compounds in tobacco can lead to thickening of the arterial intima and reduced gastric acid secretion, while catechins in tea can prevent cholesterol deposition on vessel walls, lessening the harms of smoking.…

Since I started drinking tea, I've developed a kind of dependence on it. It's like an addiction that I can't let go of. The word "addiction" generally leaves a bad impression, as in alcohol addiction, smoking addiction, or internet addiction. I love tea, and each person may have their own specific reasons for doing so: the lightness of the tea, its sweetness, its bitterness, its gentleness, or its aftertaste... In the hearts of tea lovers, tea is more than just tea; it's akin to the multifaceted nature of life, depicting different states for different people. Our connection with tea is inexplicable. Among thousands of varieties, those who love tea will have their preferences, but this affection and understanding of tea come from within. Cherish a fine cup of tea, waiting for a kindred spirit. Whenever someone talks about a good cup of tea, my eyes light up, and I don’t miss any opportunity to taste it. In the eyes of tea enthusiasts, every type of tea has its supreme quality, and which one you prefer depends on personal taste and the mood at the moment of tasting. Different teas bring different feelings and understandings at different times. The love for…

Pu'er tea is a precious type of tea because it has significant effects, including lipid-lowering and weight loss, beautification, anti-aging properties. The brewing method for Pu'er tea is also simple, and given today's living standards, this tea that offers numerous health benefits is highly popular! Pu'er tea helps with weight loss, lowering lipids, preventing arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. It also has anti-aging, anti-cancer, blood sugar-lowering, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, it can help reduce the toxicity of smoking and heavy metals, protect against radiation, stimulate the central nervous system, promote diuresis, prevent tooth decay, improve vision, aid digestion, detoxify, kill bacteria, prevent constipation, alleviate hangovers, and more. Some of these effects are related to traditional Chinese medicine, such as stimulating the central nervous system leading to less sleep and promoting diuresis aiding in detoxification. It can also help digest food and effectively stimulate metabolism, breaking down excess fat in the abdomen. What are the specific benefits of drinking Pu'er tea? 1. Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Effects Modern medical research indicates that the most important cause of aging is lipid peroxidation and excessive production of free radicals. However, tea has a strong antioxidant effect and can clear free radicals, thereby…

Caring for health, diet, and family might be an important part of finding positive strength in this pandemic. And tea can play a significant role here. In his speech, Academician Chen Zongmao pointed out that tea has a positive effect on the three major health killers for humans—cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, cancer, and degenerative diseases. Tea is not only a comforting companion for the soul but also a drink that genuinely maintains our health. It's time to pick up this cup of tea. Currently, for us Chinese people, as well as those in other developed countries, the main killers threatening life are three diseases: cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, cancer, and degenerative diseases. First, let's look at the effect of tea on cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Starting from 1999, the WTO officially declared obesity a disease, and later introduced the concept of metabolic syndrome. What is metabolic syndrome? It includes abdominal obesity, overweight, high levels of dyslipidemia, high-density cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and elevated microalbuminase. This is the definition of metabolic syndrome. All countries worldwide attach great importance to this and have conducted comprehensive scientific summaries. In these summaries, most reports agree that the polyphenols in tea can indeed…

Due to the frequent temperature changes in spring, various physiological functions of the human body tend to decline, and resistance weakens, making it easier for the body to be attacked by viruses. Here are some teas that can help maintain health. Black Tea 1. Keep Warm and Protect the Stomach The winter climate is in a low humidity state, and the human body is inevitably invaded by dampness and cold, causing discomfort in the stomach. Black tea has a sweet and gentle nature, nourishing the body's yang energy, enhancing its ability to resist the cold, and having the benefits of warming and protecting the stomach. 2. Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases and Protect Elderly Health Winter is a high-risk period for heart disease and stroke, with cardiovascular activity weakened due to factors such as temperature, which can trigger cardiovascular diseases. American medical research has found that heart disease patients who drink four cups of black tea daily see their blood vessel dilation increase from 6% to 10%. After brewing, 70% of potassium in black tea dissolves in the tea water, which helps enhance cardiac circulation. In the cold winter, the elderly can drink more black tea to combat the cold and prevent…

The best way to store white tea for short-term: Prepare a kraft paper bag, then put the white tea in the kraft paper bag, squeeze out the air in the bag, seal it well, and store it in a dry and odorless place. For long-term storage of white tea, use an aluminum foil bag to pack the white tea and seal it, then put another layer of plastic bag on the outside, squeeze out the air in the bag, finally place it in a cardboard box, and store it in a cool place. The Method of Storing White Tea Since loose white tea is too light and takes up a lot of space, pressing it into cakes is more convenient; secondly, pressing it into cakes can greatly reduce the loss of tea (crumbs) from long-term storage and occasional handling. Thirdly, compared with Pu'er tea, small to medium-leafed white tea is less resistant to oxidation (small to medium leaves have naturally less effective internal substances than large leaves and cannot withstand much handling), pressing it into white tea cakes reduces the amount of oxygen that comes into contact with the white tea in the space, allowing the white tea to be…

Do you like ripe tea? How much do you know about the following facts related to ripe tea? Is it unsuitable to drink ripe tea in summer? Not necessarily. The idea that ripe tea is unsuitable for summer is somewhat presumptive, as the hot weather and the reddish color of ripe tea may intuitively suggest warmth. However, the reality might not be so straightforward. Ripe tea is not inherently warming; tea is naturally cooling, and through fermentation, ripe tea merely becomes neutral rather than cool, so drinking it won't make you feel hotter. Furthermore, with the widespread use of air conditioning, the environment has changed. People wear light clothing in summer, but many homes, offices, restaurants, and cars are equipped with air conditioning, making the ambient temperature quite low. In such a setting, drinking cooler teas would actually be less appropriate. Therefore, whether ripe tea is suitable for summer depends on individual constitution, lifestyle, and work environment. Some people say they get heat rash or diarrhea from drinking ripe tea. What’s going on? This does happen sometimes. However, experiencing heat rash isn’t necessarily a bad thing. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are concepts of "manifesting" and "suppressing." Heat…

Basic Introduction to Wēishan Tipped TeaWēishan Tipped Tea is produced in the Wēishan Township of Shuǐwēi Mountain, Ningxiang County, Hunan Province. Wēishan is a high mountain basin with superior natural environment, lush forests and bamboo groves, spectacular peaks and steep cliffs, rivers and streams winding through it, and the Luhua waterfall cascading down for thousands of feet. It is often shrouded in mist and clouds, rarely seeing the sun, leading to the saying that "thousands of mountains bow to Wēishan, but even when you reach Wēishan, you can't see the mountain." In the mountain stands the "Ten Directions Mìyìn Temple," refurbished by Prime Minister Péi Xiū during the reign of Emperor Xuānzōng (Li Yuè) of the Tang Dynasty, which was originally built by Empress Wú Zétiān. It is a Buddhist holy site with constant offerings and incense, and at its peak, it housed over a thousand monks. The temple enjoys a high reputation in Japan and Southeast Asia, hence the saying "famous mountain, famous temple, producing famous tea." The area receives an annual rainfall of 1,670 millimeters, has a mild climate, less sunlight, and a relative humidity above 80%. The tea gardens are formed from loamy soils derived from slate,…

Some people find wood-fired purple clay teapots stunning, while others think they lose the original beauty of purple clay. Ultimately, the choice is left to individual tea enthusiasts. In addition to wood-fired pieces, there are also reduction-fired and ash-covered purple clay teapots. Today, we will cover all three techniques in one go. Wood-Fired Purple Clay The wood-firing (naked firing) process gradually increases temperature. On the first day of firing, a low-temperature smoking process begins, allowing the carbon released from the wood to fill the pores of the clay. Once the surface of the clay turns black due to the carbon, the temperature can be further increased. This process takes approximately 30 hours. The characteristic of wood-firing is that ashes and flames directly enter the kiln. Unlike conventional glazes, the falling ashes naturally adhere to the surface of the piece and, when fired at high temperatures, form a lustrous, rich, and layered natural ash glaze; Molten or unmelted wood ash creates smooth or rough textures on the surface, along with various color changes, leaving traces of where the fire once resided. The result is natural and unadorned, unpredictable and non-repeatable. The color and texture of a wood-fired purple clay teapot depend…

Winter has arrived, and with it comes a significant drop in temperature, freezing cold, and the dormancy of all living things. The cold invades, causing human physiological functions to weaken, and the body's physiological activities are in a state of suppression, with yang energy gradually declining. Women, in particular, may notice their hands and feet turning icy cold and their resistance decreasing. Drinking tea can help keep the cold at bay during winter. So, what kind of tea is best for winter? A dark tea, such as Liubao Tea, which is one of the warm-natured teas suitable for this season. Liubao Tea is produced in Liubao Town, Cangwu County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi. Just like Longjing Tea, Liubao Tea gets its name from its place of origin. Wuzhou City has a unique terrain, often described as "eight parts mountain, one part water, and one part field." The warm and humid climate makes it an ideal environment for tea trees to thrive. What specific nourishing effects does Liubao Tea grown in such a favorable environment offer? Nourishing Effects of Liubao Tea 1. Warm the Stomach Winter is the coldest season of the year, and human physiological functions decline due to the severe…