1. Don't drink scalding hot tea. Improper tea-drinking methods may even cause cancer. Drinking excessively hot tea may burn the esophageal mucosa, increasing the risk of esophageal and stomach cancer.
2. Don't drink strong tea. Drinking overly strong tea can stimulate gastric acid secretion, potentially affecting the stomach.
3. Don't drink tea on an empty stomach. It is recommended to avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach, especially for people with underlying conditions such as chronic gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux.
4. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol while drinking tea. It is important to note that tea lovers are advised to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. Smoking and drinking alcohol while drinking tea increases the probability of cancer.
5. Don't drink tea with other flavors. Tea leaves easily absorb moisture and absorb other flavors. The antioxidant polyphenols in tea are also easily oxidized and lost, and the loss is more severe at high temperatures. Therefore, tea should be sealed, protected from light, and stored at low temperatures. Tea that will not be consumed in a short period of time can be vacuum-sealed and frozen.
6. Don't use boiling water to brew green tea. Boiling water will destroy many nutrients in tea leaves. The water temperature for brewing tea should generally be controlled between 70℃ and 80℃. This is especially important for green tea; if the temperature is too high, the tea leaves will be over-brewed, losing their original aroma and refreshing taste.
7. Don't use a thermos to drink tea. Using a thermos can cause some of the aromatic oils in the tea leaves to escape, reducing their flavor. Also, excessive extraction of tannins and theophylline can result in a bitter taste and also lead to the loss of some nutrients.
8. Don't drink tea immediately after meals. Drinking tea immediately after meals is not a good habit. The tannins in tea, once in the gastrointestinal tract, can inhibit the secretion of gastric and intestinal juices, easily causing indigestion. It can also easily lead to dry stools and constipation. It's best to drink tea about an hour after meals.