There are many types of tea, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits.
Throughout the day, our body’s condition and energy levels are constantly changing. If you can drink the right tea at the right time, it will make your body feel more comfortable and achieve better health benefits.
1. What's the Best Tea for Morning, Noon and Night?
1.1 Morning: Awaken with Warm and Invigorating Tea
In the morning, the body hasn’t fully transitioned from sleep and is in a fasting state. At this time, tea with a moderate amount of caffeine that is gentle on the stomach is the best choice to start the day.
Types of tea suitable for morning:
- Black tea
- New white tea
1.2 Forenoon: Refreshing and Pleasant Tea
Between 9 and 11 a.m., it's ideal to energize yourself with refreshing loose leaf tea.
Lightly oxidized teas are rich in antioxidants, helping to refresh and invigorate the mind. They have a crisp taste and a pleasant aroma, providing a refreshing experience to keep you energized throughout the morning.
Types of tea suitable for the forenoon:
- Green tea
- White tea
- Lightly oxidized oolong tea
1.3 Noon: Digestive Tea Is the Best
About an hour after lunch, it's ideal to drink teas that aid in digestion.
Many types of Chinese tea undergo a certain degree of oxidation or fermentation during their production. This makes these teas gentle in nature, with the ability to reduce greasiness and assist in digestion, providing you with a comfortable post-meal experience.
Types of tea suitable for noon:
- Yellow tea
- Moderately oxidized oolong tea
- Ripe Pu-erh
- Other dark teas
1.4 Afternoon: Fragrant and Relaxing Tea
Between 2 and 4 p.m., it’s common to feel fatigued. During this time, the aroma of floral tea can gently lift your spirits.
Traditional Chinese scented teas are crafted with meticulous techniques, absorbing the fragrance of fresh flowers through multiple infusions. These teas contain no artificial additives or artificial fragrances, offering a naturally elegant aroma.
Traditional Chinese scented teas are crafted with meticulous techniques, absorbing the fragrance of fresh flowers through multiple infusions. These teas contain no artificial additives or artificial fragrances, offering a naturally elegant aroma.
Types of tea suitable for afternoon:
- · Traditional Chinese scented flower tea
1.5 Night: Gentle and Profound Tea
About two hours before bedtime, it’s best to enjoy a tea that is mild yet profound.
Some aged Chinese teas and heavily roasted, highly oxidized oolong teas have a gentle and restrained nature with a deep, soothing aroma, providing a calming effect on both body and mind.
Types of tea suitable for night:
- Aged white tea
- Aged oolong tea
- Aged Pu-erh tea
- Heavily roasted, highly oxidized oolong tea
2. Best Tea for Different Times
2.1 Best Tea for Morning
· Yunnan Black Tea (Dian Hong)
Our Yunnan Black Tea is made from carefully selected large-leaf varietals from Fengqing County, Yunnan Province, the core production area. Yunnan Black Tea is renowned for its rich flavor, distinctive honey aroma, and vibrant color, gently awakening you in the morning.
· Lapsang Souchong (Smoked and Non-Smoked Versions)
A classic in Chinese loose leaf black tea, Lapsang Souchong is not to be missed.
The smoked version of Lapsang Souchong has a deep red tea liquor, rich and warming, with a distinctive pine smoke aroma. The non-smoked version of Lapsang Souchong offers a different experience. Without the pine smoke infusion, the tea retains its natural sweetness and floral-fruity notes, resulting in a smoother and more delicate taste with a bright, clear red liquor. Both versions have unique styles, and it is recommended to sample them using a loose leaf tea sampler before purchasing the full size.
· White Peony
White Peony is known for its delicate and sweet flavor, making it ideal for morning consumption. Our White Peony comes from the core production area of Fuding, Fujian, and is made using traditional sun-drying techniques, resulting in a milder tea.
2.2 Best Tea for Forenoon
· Longjing (Dragon Well)
Longjing tea is celebrated for its gentle and delicate taste and its fresh, bean-flower aroma, making it one of the best loose leaf tea. Our Longjing comes from high-altitude tea gardens and is handcrafted by a master with 30 years of tea-making experience.
· Biluochun (Green Snail Spring)
Biluochun is a refreshing and intense type of loose leaf green tea. The tea liquor of Biluochun is clear and bright, with a rich and crisp flavor and a fresh floral-fruity aroma, providing a revitalizing boost in the morning.
· Wild Green Tea
Our Wild Green Tea is rich and refreshing with a complex flavor profile and a distinctive apple aroma. This tea comes from wild, unmanaged tea trees and it is a certified organic loose leaf tea.
· TieGuanyin
TieGuanyin is renowned as one of the best oolong tea. Our Light Aroma TieGuanyin features a golden, clear liquor with an elegant and enduring orchid aroma, delivering a rich and sweet taste.
2.3 Best Tea for Noon
· Ripe Pu-erh
There’s nothing more comforting than enjoying a cup of ripe Pu-erh an hour after lunch. Ripe Pu-erh is known for its rich, aged aroma and deep flavor. It’s not only suitable for daily drinking but also helps with digestion, warms the stomach, and aids in lowering fat.
· Junshan Silver Needle
Junshan Silver Needle offers a high, refined aroma and a sweet, mellow flavor. The “Yellowing” process of Junshan Silver Needle allows the tea to undergo a certain degree of fermentation, which provides good digestive benefits.
· Fenghuang Dancong
Fenghuang Dancong is known for its elegant and aromatic fragrance, rich taste, and long-lasting aftertaste. Its refreshing and palate-cleansing qualities make it an excellent choice for a post-meal tea.
2.4 Best Tea for Afternoon
· Jasmine Tea
Chinese jasmine tea is crafted by scenting the tea with a large quantity of fresh jasmine flowers, resulting in a fresh and fragrant aroma that lingers even after multiple infusions. A small packet of jasmine tea can help you through a long and somewhat weary afternoon tea time.
· Rose Black Tea
Chinese rose black tea is also made by scenting the tea with a generous amount of fresh rose petals. The tea liquor is bright red and clear, with an elegant rose aroma and a rich, enduring flavor.
2.5 Best Tea for Night
· Liubao Tea
Our Liubao tea has been aged for approximately six years, resulting in a deep red tea liquor with a rich, aged aroma and a distinctive betel nut fragrance. Enjoying a cup in the evening provides a comforting and soothing experience after a busy day.
· Da Hong Pao
Our Da Hong Pao is a classic high-roast, high-oxidation loose leaf oolong tea. The tea liquor is bright orange-red, with a rich and sweet flavor and a unique rock aroma, making it an excellent choice for evening relaxation.
Whether it’s waking up in the morning, relaxing in the afternoon, or enjoying quiet moments in the evening, choosing the right loose leaf tea can help us better adjust our daily rhythm and emotions.
At the same time, with the rich variety of Chinese teas, you can not only select your favorite teas for yourself but also consider Chinese tea as healthy and delicious tea gift sets for family and friends.
May your tea times always be warm and delightful, becoming a special enjoyment in your life.
