Find Your Perfect Tea
Confused about choosing tea? Let our guide help you decide!
I. Black Tea (Fully Fermented) Qimen Black Tea
Benefits: Warms the stomach, improves circulation, boosts energy.
Ideal for: Cold-sensitive individuals, sluggish digestion.
Precautions: Avoid excessive intake if prone to insomnia.
Season: Autumn and winter.
Dianhong Black Tea (Yunnan Black Tea)
Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, strengthens immunity, reduces stress.
Ideal for: Mental alertness, fatigue recovery.
Precautions: Avoid on an empty stomach; may cause palpitations.
Season: Winter.
Lapsang Souchong (Smoked Black Tea)
Benefits: Combats cold, enhances metabolism, antibacterial.
Ideal for: Office workers, cold climate dwellers.
Precautions: Avoid during pregnancy or acid reflux.
Season: Winter.
II. Green Tea (Unfermented) Dragon Well Tea (Longjing)
Benefits: Detoxifies, reduces inflammation, protects against radiation.
Ideal for: Desk workers, summer hydration.
Precautions: Avoid if cold-sensitive or menstruating.
Season: Spring and early summer.
Green Snail Spring Tea (Biluochun)
Benefits: Sharpens focus, aids weight management, supports oral health.
Ideal for: High cholesterol or hypertension patients.
Precautions: Avoid late-day consumption.
Season: Spring.
Monkey King Tea (Taiping Houkui)
Benefits: Soothes throat irritation, lowers cholesterol.
Ideal for: Respiratory or metabolic issues.
Precautions: Drink after meals.
Season: Spring and summer.
Xinyang Hairy Tip Tea (Xinyang Maojian)
Benefits: Antioxidant-rich, improves digestion, boosts immunity.
Ideal for: General wellness, fatigue recovery.
Precautions: Moderate intake for caffeine sensitivity.
Season: Spring.
Yellow Mountain Fur Peak Tea (Huangshan Maofeng)
Benefits: Calms nerves, enhances mental clarity.
Ideal for: Stress relief, mental fatigue.
Precautions: Avoid strong brews on an empty stomach.
Season: Spring.
Liuan Melon Seed Tea (Liu’an Guapian)
Benefits: Clears heat, aids digestion, reduces bloating.
Ideal for: Summer heat relief, digestive discomfort.
Precautions: Avoid for cold constitutions.
Season: Summer.
Anji White Tea
Benefits: High amino acids, calms nerves, improves memory.
Ideal for: Mental fatigue, students.
Precautions: Moderate intake for cold-sensitive individuals.
Season: Spring.
III. Oolong Tea (Semi-Fermented) Iron Goddess Tea (Tieguanyin)
Benefits: Aids digestion, regulates blood sugar, neutralizes odors.
Ideal for: Weight management, diabetic diets.
Precautions: Avoid on an empty stomach.
Season: Autumn.
Big Red Robe Tea (Da Hong Pao)
Benefits: Strengthens digestion, reduces uric acid, anti-aging.
Ideal for: Middle-aged/elderly adults, gout-prone individuals.
Precautions: Age tea for 6+ months before brewing.
Season: Autumn and winter.
Phoenix Dancong Tea
Benefits: Enhances mental clarity, aids fatty food digestion.
Ideal for: Meat-heavy diets, stress relief.
Precautions: Limit afternoon intake.
Season: Spring and autumn.
IV. Dark Tea (Post-Fermented) Pu-erh Tea (Ripe)
Benefits: Lowers cholesterol, supports liver health, regulates gut flora.
Ideal for: High blood pressure/lipids/sugar.
Precautions: Avoid with iron deficiency.
Season: Year-round, ideal in winter.
Liubao Tea
Benefits: Reduces dampness, alleviates diarrhea, antioxidant-rich.
Ideal for: Humid climates, digestive issues.
Precautions: Avoid during pregnancy or anemia.
Season: Summer and winter.
V. White Tea (Minimally Processed) Silver Needle White Tea
Benefits: Boosts immunity, antibacterial, reduces inflammation.
Ideal for: Heat-sensitive individuals, immune support.
Precautions: Not ideal for cold constitutions.
Season: Spring and summer.
VI. Yellow Tea (Light Fermentation) Junshan Silver Needle Tea
Benefits: Gentle on digestion, rich in antioxidants.
Ideal for: Sensitive stomachs, general wellness.
Precautions: Avoid pairing with medications.
Season: Spring and autumn.
VII. Flower/Herbal Infusions Jasmine Tea
Benefits: Relieves anxiety, improves sleep, antibacterial.
Ideal for: Stress relief, summer refreshment.
Precautions: Limit afternoon intake for sleep-sensitive individuals.
Season: Spring and summer.
Chrysanthemum Tea
Benefits: Cools the body, lowers blood pressure, relieves eye strain.
Ideal for: Screen users, hypertension management.
Precautions: Avoid if prone to cold sensitivity or diarrhea.
Season: Summer.
Rose Tea
Benefits: Balances hormones, improves mood, enhances skin health.
Ideal for: Women’s wellness, emotional balance.
Precautions: Avoid during heavy menstrual flow or pregnancy.
Season: Spring and autumn.
General Guidelines Pregnancy: Opt for caffeine-free herbal teas; limit black/oolong teas.
Anemia: Avoid tea during meals (tannins block iron absorption).
Insomnia: Choose aged white tea; avoid caffeine after noon.
Empty Stomach: Avoid strong green/dark teas before eating.
Seasonal Recommendations Spring: Green teas (Dragon Well, Biluochun), jasmine tea.
Summer: White tea, chrysanthemum tea.
Autumn: Oolong, chrysanthemum tea.
Winter: Black tea, dark tea.