Many who drink Tea experience Stomach upset after trying a new tea they've never had before. Some may also find themselves dealing with heatiness after drinking certain teas. Therefore, it's essential to understand the coolness or warmth of the tea before consuming it, which helps in selecting the right tea for you.
A beginner tea drinker once asked me if Tieguanyin tea is cool or warm in nature. Let's take a brief look at Tieguanyin tea.
Tieguanyin is a renowned Chinese Tea, and its natural Orchid fragrance captivates many tea enthusiasts. Whether Tieguanyin is cool or warm depends on its processing method. There are several types of Tieguanyin available on the market, including Fresh Aroma, Aged Aroma, Rich Aroma, and Charcoal Roasted. Due to differences in processing, Fresh Aroma and Aged Aroma Tieguanyin tend to be cooler, while Rich Aroma and Charcoal Roasted are warmer. When choosing which type of Tieguanyin to drink, it's worth considering the nature of the tea.
So, who is suitable for drinking Fresh Aroma and Aged Aroma Tieguanyin? And who should opt for Rich Aroma and Charcoal Roasted?
Generally, most men, those prone to heatiness, and those who are overweight are more suited to the cooler Fresh Aroma and Aged Aroma Tieguanyin. Additionally, Tieguanyin can help those with a plump physique achieve better weight loss. On the other hand, most women, those with sensitive stomachs, and individuals who experience discomfort from eating watermelon or bitter melon during summer are better suited to the warmer Rich Aroma and Charcoal Roasted Tieguanyin.
This classification is based on superficial observations. Given the fast pace of modern urban life, high work pressure, and irregular lifestyles, these factors can affect one's endocrine system, leading to bodily dysfunction. This can result in symptoms that contradict one's typical constitution, making it harder to determine suitability. However, with careful observation, one should be able to discern their own body condition.