Introduction:

Green tea is made from the young leaves or buds of tea plants, processed through heating, shaping, and drying, preserving the natural substances of the fresh leaves. The tea leaves are thin and smooth, and the green tea gets its name from its dry green leaves and green tea soup after brewing.

Nutritional components and main effects:

1. Polyphenols: are the main active components of green tea, including catechins, caffeine, and tannic acid, which help to slow down aging, prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

2. Caffeine: has the effects of stimulating the nervous system, increasing attention and reaction speed, and stimulating metabolism to help burn fat. It can also be used as an aid for weight loss.

3. Green tea alkaloids: are a unique type of amino acid that have good effects on improving thinking ability and memory. Green tea alkaloids also have a calming effect and can help alleviate anxiety and stress.

4. Vitamin C: has antioxidant and immune regulation functions. Vitamin C can promote the synthesis of collagen, maintain skin elasticity, and inhibit the formation of melanin, which can help whiten and protect the skin.

5. Minerals: such as potassium, manganese, zinc, and magnesium. These minerals are important for human growth, metabolism, and the maintenance of the nervous system, and can maintain cell function, participate in enzyme reactions, and maintain the body's electrolyte balance.

Brewing method:

Water temperature for brewing green tea Brewing green tea with water that is too hot will make the tea lose its activity, while water that is too cold will not release the tea's fragrance. The appropriate water temperature is 80-85 degrees Celsius. Drinking green tea taboos:

The Taboos of Drinking Green Tea:

1. Avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach: Drinking tea on an empty stomach can dilute the stomach juice, lower the digestive function, and cause a large amount of harmful components in tea to enter the blood, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and weakness in the limbs.

2. People with cold stomachs should not drink too much: Drinking too much may cause stomach discomfort.

3. People with neurasthenia and insomnia should not drink tea before bedtime, and lactating women should drink less tea, as tea has a contracting effect on milk.

4. Avoid drinking green tea with medicine: Avoid drinking tea left overnight. The tannins in green tea will combine with many medicines to produce sediments, blocking absorption and affecting the effect of the medicine.

Packaging and Storage：

Place green tea in a dry, odorless sealed container. You can use cans, aluminum foil bags, or vacuum-sealed packaging. Then store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If you need to store it for a long time, put it in the refrigerator's cold storage. The temperature should be controlled between 0-4 degrees Celsius.