June brings the scent of summer. As temperatures rise and heat intensifies, what can rescue you from this sultry season is not just icy cold soda – while sweet and refreshing at first, such drinks are actually detrimental to our health.
To spend a light and breezy summer, drinking Pu'er Tea is an option. Besides choosing the right time and method of consumption, Pu'er tea can also be a “good helper” in other aspects of life.
A Cup of Pu'er to Dissipate Heat
In traditional thinking, one drinks Green Tea in summer and Pu'er in winter. However, Pu'er tea is also very suitable for summer consumption and has better health benefits than green tea. In hot summers, the body loses more water and minerals, leading to feelings of thirst and exhaustion. At such times, a cup of Pu'er tea, with its tea polyphenols, amino acids, water-soluble pectin, aromatic substances, etc., can stimulate oral mucosa and promote saliva secretion, thus quenching thirst and refreshing the mouth. The caffeine and other components in Pu'er tea can also help to invigorate and refresh your mind.
Selecting the Right Type of Pu'er
When choosing between raw and ripe Pu'er, it's best to drink raw Pu'er in the morning and ripe Pu'er in the afternoon or evening. Fermented ripe Pu'er will not overexcite you at night, affecting your sleep. If you have a weak stomach prone to cold, you should drink more ripe Pu'er, as it can protect your digestive system during the summer when your body is more susceptible to weakness.
In this colorful summer, there's more than one way to enjoy Pu'er tea. Those who love icy drinks can try “iced Pu'er,” inspired by iced coffee. Simply place some ice cubes in a cup and pour concentrated Pu'er tea over them, and a natural iced beverage appears. To combat summer heat and inflammation, add some wolfberry to ripe Pu'er to clear Liver toxins, reduce radiation, and fight oxidation – perfect for those who sit at desks all day. For a touch of coolness, you can also add chrysanthemum flowers to ripe Pu'er; they are cooling and detoxifying, while the warmth of the ripe tea balances their coldness, complementing each other well.
Barbecue and Beer on Summer Nights?
Pu'er Tea Should Be on Hand
Summer days are scorching, but cooler evenings are the perfect time to go out and have fun. Enjoying a barbecue and a beer at a night market is incomparably delightful. Behind the indulgence, however, lies some risk. In summer, attention must be paid to food hygiene, as bacteria can easily proliferate during storage or cooking, harming our digestive system. Therefore, we need to safeguard our gut even more in summer. Scientific research has shown that Pu'er tea has certain antibacterial properties, improves the structure of intestinal microflora, promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria, and enhances immunity. Drinking more Pu'er tea can make it a little warrior protecting gut health.
While indulging in night snacks feels great, the guilt of gaining weight soon follows. Summer is the ideal time to show off your figure, so how can you let fat prevail? Drink more Pu'er tea, especially ripe Pu'er, which is great for reducing fat and cutting through greasiness. Ripe Pu'er contains large amounts of tea polyphenols, theaflavins, Vitamin C, and especially catechins, which can indirectly boost metabolism and effectively burn belly fat. The probiotics produced during the Fermentation of ripe tea can not only reduce the absorption of triglycerides but also increase enzyme levels to break down fat. So if you've eaten too much greasy food, a cup of ripe Pu'er tea can come to the rescue, but remember to eat in moderation.
Used Pu'er Tea Leaves Can Be Used as Eye Patches or Pillow Fillers
After drinking the tea, feeling refreshed, the remaining tea leaves can still be put to good use. Modern people often stare at electronic screens, causing eye strain. If you don't get enough sleep, dark circles may appear. At such times, placing used raw Pu'er tea leaves on the eyes can help relieve eye fatigue. With regular application, it can improve vision.
Unused Pu'er tea leaves do not need to be discarded. Once dried and collected, they can be used to make pillow fillings. A tea leaf pillow is soft yet firm and has a certain cooling, vision-improving, and heat-dissipating effect. Give it a try.
Sweaty Shoes Too Embarrassing?
Make a Tea Bag to Soak Your Feet and Absorb Odors
During the hot summer months, stepping outside can quickly lead to sweaty feet, particularly in sports shoes, which tend to develop unpleasant odors. To solve this awkward problem, you can try using breathable bags or filter paper to hold some dry tea and place it inside your shoes, and these odors will be absorbed.
Pu'er tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has antibacterial properties, especially against the filamentous fungi that cause athlete's foot. Boiling Pu'er tea and soaking your feet in it can effectively alleviate and prevent athlete's foot, keeping your feet fresh at all times.
Fear Mosquitoes in Summer?
Try Natural Pu'er Tea Incense
Not only do we enjoy summer evenings, but mosquitoes also thrive in this season. Being bitten by mosquitoes is not only itchy but also carries the risk of disease transmission. However, most mosquito coils contain chemicals that are not good for long-term use and human health. Here, Pu'er tea can play a magical role: you can dry the used Pu'er tea leaves and burn them like incense when needed to effectively repel mosquitoes. The aroma is pleasant and harmless to our health.
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