1. Pu'er Tea
Scientific studies confirm Pu'er tea's multifaceted benefits: dissolving fats, regulating metabolism, and protecting against radiation. Long-term consumption reduces cholesterol and triglycerides, aiding obesity treatment.Simultaneously, Pu'er tea induces physiological effects such as vasodilation, lowered blood pressure, slowed heart rate, and reduced cerebral blood flow, making it beneficial for treating hypertension and cerebral arteriosclerosis.
2. Bamboo Leaf Tea
Bamboo leaf tea is essentially a beverage made primarily from bamboo leaves. Fresh bamboo leaves are washed clean, then simmered in a pot with water before being consumed as a tea substitute. It offers excellent effects in clearing heat, promoting urination, and relieving summer heat, thereby enhancing overall health.
3. Honeysuckle Tea
Honeysuckle is a commonly used folk remedy. Sweet in taste and cold in nature, it clears heat, detoxifies, and disperses wind-heat. Consumed during hot weather, it helps clear heat, detoxify, and prevent heatstroke.Take 5 to 10 grams of honeysuckle tea, place it in a cup, and steep with boiling water. Cover the cup and let it steep for a few minutes to enhance the color and flavor of the tea. Since honeysuckle has a cold nature, it is not suitable for long-term consumption. It is especially prohibited for those with a cold constitution or women during menstruation, as it may cause adverse reactions.
4. Triple Fresh Tea
Though autumn has arrived, the hottest days of summer persist. Here's a recommended beverage for this weather: 30 grams each of fresh patchouli, fresh peppermint, and fresh mint. Chop the ingredients, simmer briefly, and drink the resulting liquid as tea. It dispels summer heat, clears internal heat, harmonizes the stomach, and relieves surface symptoms.Fresh patchouli and fresh peppermint clear summer heat and dampness, harmonize the stomach, and relieve surface symptoms—essential summer herbs for dispelling pathogens and clearing heat. Combined with mint, this herbal tea enhances its ability to disperse pathogens, clear heat, and dispel wind. 5. Lotus Seed Heart Tea Use 2 grams of lotus seed hearts per serving, or steep 3-6 seeds with other teas.Among various homemade beverages, lotus seed heart tea might be the most "self-inflicted bitterness." The lotus seed heart—the green embryo at the center of the seed—is cold in nature and possesses properties to clear heat, calm the spirit, and strengthen the heart. Its ability to clear heart fire makes it particularly suitable for those experiencing restlessness and insomnia due to internal heart fire.