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Making a living with tea, accompanying tea throughout life

August 23, 2023

Picture description: Tea, besides tea, it's still tea, with tea planted in front and behind the house! In China, there is a group of people who make a living with tea and spend their lives with tea. They are tea farmers, the main force in the planting, picking, processing, and selling of tea. Their lives are closely related to tea, and their emotions are closely linked to tea. When the first sunshine in the morning shines on the tea garden, the tea farmers start their day’s work. They need to pick fresh tea leaves in the tea garden and process and handle them. In the processing process, the tea farmers need to spend a lot of time and energy to ensure the quality and taste of the tea. They usually use traditional manual processing methods to ensure the quality and uniqueness of the tea. The tea farmers have a deep emotion for tea. They may have been growing tea in the tea garden for generations, and they have a unique understanding and awareness of the quality and taste of tea. Wh...

Tea people, tea gardens, tea trees

August 17, 2023

Tea, as an elegant plant, exudes its unique charm in every corner of the world. Within this, tea people, tea gardens, and tea trees form a wonderful symbiotic system that creates the magic of tea. Tea people, these tea-loving individuals, infuse tea with infinite possibilities through their wisdom and passion. From planting tea trees, picking tea leaves, to processing tea, every step is filled with admiration and respect for tea. Their lives revolve around tea, pursuing a quiet and introverted way of life philosophy. The skills, experience, and heritage of tea people bring rich stories and emotions to every cup of tea. Tea gardens are the domain of tea people and the playground for tea trees to grow. They provide not only the essentials for tea tree growth such as light, water, and air, but also nourish the souls of tea people. Within the tea garden, tea trees and tea people grow and transform together with each season. The carefully tended tea gardens are the crystallization of ...

Chinese medicine says tea, are you drinking it right?

August 11, 2023

Today, I shared an article from the overseas edition of People's Daily, which featured a personal experience of drinking tea by Dr. Zhang Dong, the Chief Physician of the Cardiology Department at Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. After reading Dr. Zhang's experience, it may challenge some of our perceptions about tea drinking. In popular belief, it has always been considered improper to drink tea on an empty stomach as it can cause discomfort, especially when drinking green tea. However, it seems that the reality is not entirely as we thought. Taking this opportunity, I would like to share my personal experience with tea drinking. I have been a tea enthusiast for over 30 years and I have some digestive issues, including gastric ulcers and excessive stomach acid. Nevertheless, I can be called a 'tea addict.' I don't smoke or drink alcohol, but I am addicted to tea. I am the kind of person who would rather give up meat than give up tea. I r...

What tea is suitable for autumn?

August 08, 2023

Today is the "Li Qiu" (Beginning of Autumn) in the Chinese 24 Solar Terms. Li Qiu is the 13th solar term in the "24 Solar Terms" and marks the beginning of autumn. During Li Qiu, the Big Dipper points to the southwest, and the sun reaches a celestial longitude of 135 degrees, usually around August 7th or 8th in the Gregorian calendar. Li Qiu represents the third of the "Three Fu" (Xiao Shu, Da Shu, Chu Shu) and signifies the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. In nature, everything begins to grow and mature. Li Qiu is a turning point from the dominance of yang energy to the dominance of yin energy, manifested by the withering of plants and the transition from abundance to harvest in the natural world. With the arrival of autumn, the weather gradually becomes cooler and the air becomes drier. In this season, choosing the right tea not only provides warmth but also helps maintain good health. This article will explore the types of tea suitable for aut...

Research has found that drinking tea can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is best not to drink these 8 types of tea

July 28, 2023

People often say that drinking tea is good for your health and can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease because of the beneficial effects of tea polyphenols on the body. But is there scientific evidence to support this claim? Tian Ying, Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Beijing's Tiantan Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, will provide insight on this topic. Does drinking tea really help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? Yes, it has scientific basis. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) found that drinking tea can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study analyzed the relationship between changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels in the blood of over 80,000 Chinese people and tea consumption over a six-year follow-up period. The results showed that people who regularly drank tea had a slower decline in HDL-C levels and an 8% lower risk of cardiova...

Drinking Fúchá during the Dàshǔ season

July 23, 2023

Dàshǔ, the twelfth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of summer. Falling between July 22nd-24th on the Gregorian calendar, it is characterized by extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures reaching their peak. Compared to Xiǎoshǔ, Dàshǔ is even hotter and brings the most intense sunlight of the year, with high humidity levels. During this period, people need to take measures to maintain their health. Drinking fúchá, a type of tea, is a great option. Fúchá is a type of herbal tea made from over ten types of herbs, including honeysuckle, selfheal, and licorice, with a cooling effect. In ancient times, in many rural areas, there was a custom of putting tea water in a pavilion at the village entrance, providing free tea to passersby. Nowadays, such pavilions are rare, but the custom has been preserved in Wenzhou, where there are special people who make tea all day long to ensure supply. This type of tea, called "fúchá," has become a staple beverage during...

Traditional Chinese medicine talks about tea, have you been drinking it correctly?

July 07, 2023

When I was young, I only knew of two types of tea: "big bowl tea" and "Biluochun" tea. Later, I learned about tea because of studying traditional Chinese medicine and discovering that tea is also a type of medicine. For example, the Chuanxiong tea blend is recorded in the "Essentials of Materia Medica ": "Tea leaves have a bitter and sweet taste. They enter the Hand and Foot Shaoyin , Taiyin , and Jueyin meridians. They are effective in clearing the heart and lungs, purging the intestines and stomach. When combined with chamomile, it can treat headaches; when combined with ginger, it can relieve water retention and stimulate the bladder and kidney meridians when consumed after drinking alcohol." However, tea is ultimately cold in nature, and since my body constitution is weak and cold in the spleen and stomach, I remember drinking Pu-erh tea once and having to go to the bathroom halfway through, so I rarely drink tea. But one ...

When drinking green tea, it is better to drink Mingqian tea

June 21, 2023

pictured： Qian Dao Yin Zhen Mingqian tea" is a traditional Chinese famous tea, also known as " Qingming tea ", " spring tea " or "Yipian Chun". It refers to tea leaves picked before and around the Qingming Festival (around April 5th on the Gregorian calendar ), usually referring to green tea or yellow tea. "Mingqian tea" is highly regarded due to its high quality. The pleasant weather during the Qingming period , with a large difference in temperature between day and night, results in slow growth of the tea leaves, which are tender and green, with a fresh aroma and a refreshing taste, making it a " spring delicacy ". pictured： Qian Dao Yin Zhen Furthermore, Mingqian tea is considered one of the purest teas because the low temperature during the harvesting season means there are no pests or diseases, which reduces the need for pesticide use in the tea garden. Therefore, compared to tea leaves picked in other seasons, the qua...

Controlling the "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids), drinking tea is a simple, effective, and feasible method

May 31, 2023

What is "Three Highs"? "Three Highs" refers to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia, also known as "Three Highs Syndrome". Hypertension is a disease in which blood pressure continues to rise beyond the normal range; hyperlipidemia is a condition in which the fat content in the blood exceeds the normal range, including cholesterol and triglycerides; hyperglycemia is a disease in which blood sugar levels continue to rise beyond the normal range. These three diseases are related to factors such as lifestyle, diet, and genetics. If not controlled for a long time, they can seriously affect human health, and even lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases , diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Therefore, it is very important to prevent and control "Three Highs Syndrome". The disease can be controlled by reasonable diet , moderate exercise , quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption, and early detec...

Celebrate International Tea Day: Taste the Charm of Tea Culture.

May 20, 2023

Today is International Tea Day, an important festival that celebrates tea culture. Tea culture can be traced back thousands of years, and today, tea has become one of the most popular beverages in the world. Whether in China, India, Japan, or the UK, tea plays an important role and has become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. Tea is not only a beverage, but it also has many health benefits. Tea leaves contain rich antioxidants, which have positive effects on protecting heart health , promoting the immune system, and preventing cancer. In addition, tea can help people stay alert and focused, which is very helpful for studying, working, and daily life. Tea culture is also a traditional art form. From the process of making tea to the ceremony of tasting tea, tea culture contains rich historical and cultural connotations. Different regions of tea culture also have unique styles and characteristics, such as Chinese tea art , Japanese tea ceremony , Briti...

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