Tea as a lifestyle drink

The most important points in brief:

• Drinking tea is part of the daily routine in many countries and cultures
• The tea's country of origin is China
• When buying tea, particular attention should be paid to the quality of its production

Drinking tea is a tradition in many cultures. Not only is personal information exchanged while drinking tea, in some countries important business deals are also concluded while drinking tea. What is usually only done in winter in Switzerland is a daily ritual elsewhere. The Chinese proverb «You drink tea so that you forget the noise of the world» describes the effects of tea in one sentence. Unlike coffee, tea is considered a drink of calm and relaxation. So the importance of the quality of the tea is all the more important.

The biggest mistake is probably that the origin of tea drinking lies in England. The Chinese started drinking tea more than five thousand years ago. In the meantime, tea is not only drunk in Asia, but all over the world. In the past, tea was often only drunk with certain ailments. In recent years, however, tea has established itself as a popular lifestyle drink, especially among the younger generations, and everyday life can no longer be imagined without it. In addition to matcha, mate and chai, there are now creative tea combinations in many places. Green and black teas are among the most famous teas in the world. Both types of tea are mainly produced in Asia, especially in Sri Lanka, India and China.

The definition of tea is a bit imprecise, especially in Switzerland. Most of them understand all types of tea, or rather, almost everything that can be brewed with hot water. But, strictly speaking, tea can only be called the processed leaves of the tea plants and everything else is strictly speaking so-called "infusions".

Tea is a natural product and in order to kill possible germs, boiling water must be poured over the tea. It is therefore also important that when choosing the type of tea you pay attention to how the tea was made and what raw materials it contains. Tea is said to have a calming, healing and beneficial effect. However, drinking tea can also have other positive effects:

• Green tea: The well-known green tea protects your skin from dangerous UV rays, among other things, with its antibacterial effect it also ensures healthy teeth and supposedly also has a preventive effect against cancer.
• Black tea: The caffeine contained in black tea can have a stimulating effect on the circulation and metabolism and also increases the ability to concentrate.

Both green and black tea, if consumed regularly, can also bring about a significant reduction in high blood pressure. In addition to green and black tea, other types of tea can also be helpful, depending on the condition.

The saying «wait and see and drink tea» is probably one of the most famous proverbs of all. So if you have to be patient, drink tea - but make sure that it is of good quality, it will make the wait a little easier.