[Common Misconceptions about Drinking Tea]
1. Drinking New Tea
Due to the short storage time of new tea, it contains a large amount of unoxidized polyphenols, aldehydes, alcohols, and other substances that have a strong irritant effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. It is easy to induce stomach problems, so new tea should be consumed sparingly. New tea that has been stored for less than half a month should be avoided.
2. Drinking the First Brew
During the cultivation and processing of tea leaves, they can be contaminated by pesticides and other harmful substances. There is always a certain amount of residue on the surface of tea leaves, so the first brew of tea, which has a washing effect, should not be consumed.
3. Drinking Tea on an Empty Stomach
Drinking tea on an empty stomach can dilute gastric juice, reduce digestive function, and increase water absorption. This leads to a large amount of harmful substances from the tea leaves entering the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and weakness.
4. Drinking Tea after a Meal
Tea leaves contain a large amount of tannic acid, which can react with iron in food to form insoluble substances. Over time, this can lead to iron deficiency and even anemia. The correct method is to wait for one hour after a meal before drinking tea.
5. Drinking Tea when Running a Fever
Tea leaves contain caffeine, which can raise body temperature. Drinking tea when running a fever is like adding fuel to the fire.
6. Drinking Tea for Ulcer Patients
Caffeine in tea can stimulate gastric acid secretion, increase gastric acid concentration, and induce ulcers or even perforation.
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