According to my own experience, I share some professional methods to help you identify authentic Guangdong herbal tea, avoid buying fake and shoddy products and protect our health.
Component analysis:
It is not easy for me to choose authentic Guangdong herbal tea. There are many inferior herbal tea products in the market, and their ingredients may not meet the standards, and some unhealthy ingredients may even be added.
In order to avoid buying inferior products, I learned to distinguish authentic Guangdong herbal tea by component analysis.
Once, I went to a famous herbal tea shop and wanted to try their Guangdong herbal tea. In the shop, I saw all kinds of herbal tea, each with a list of ingredients.
I know that authentic Guangdong herbal tea should be mainly composed of Chinese herbal medicines, so I began to read the ingredients of each herbal tea carefully.
I noticed that authentic Guangdong herbal tea usually contains some common Chinese herbal medicines, such as honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and mint. These herbs are considered to have the efficacy of clearing away heat and toxic materials and reducing fire in traditional Chinese medicine, and are very suitable for making herbal tea.
In addition, the authentic herbal tea ingredient list should try to avoid some unclear or unhealthy ingredients, such as artificial additives, pigments and so on.
I chose a herbal tea containing honeysuckle and chrysanthemum, which is more common in herbal tea. I took a sip and felt a fresh coolness coming from my mouth, which made me feel very comfortable.
After that, I began to use the same component analysis method to select herbal tea in other herbal tea shops.
Through constant trial and comparison, I gradually learned how to distinguish authentic Guangdong herbal tea. I will carefully check the ingredients list to ensure that Chinese herbal medicine ingredients are dominant and will not be replaced by other fillers.
Smell recognition:
In the process of personal experience, I deeply realized the difference between authentic Guangdong herbal tea and inferior products through odor identification.
Authentic herbal tea smells unique and fresh, while inferior products may have pungent or unnatural smells.
Once on a summer afternoon, I went to a traditional herbal tea shop in Guangdong. When I walked into the store, I immediately smelled a strong herbal fragrance, which made me feel cool.
On the recommendation of the shop assistant, I chose a cup of chrysanthemum and jujube herbal tea, which is suitable for clearing away heat and reducing fire. When the herbal tea was served, I gently picked up the cup, put it close to my nose and took a deep breath.
At that moment, I was surrounded by a delicate fragrance, as if I were in a garden. This fragrance is not pungent, but natural, comfortable and pleasant.
In contrast, inferior herbal tea may have an unusual smell. Once, I bought a cheap bottle of herbal tea in the supermarket. After opening the bottle cap, I immediately smelled the smell of chemicals, which was pungent and unnatural.
This smell makes me guess that artificial spices or other improper ingredients may have been added. I tasted it and it looked sweet and unnatural, which made me feel very disappointed.
The smell of authentic Guangdong herbal tea is a fresh and natural herbal fragrance, which is emitted by tea and herbal ingredients.
It makes people feel happy and comfortable, as if they were in nature. The smell of inferior products may be pungent and unpleasant.
Through my personal experience, I am more convinced that it is an effective method to judge the authenticity of herbal tea by odor identification, which can avoid buying inferior products and ensure that I can enjoy a cool taste and pleasant experience in summer.
Color observation:
Through personal experience, I deeply understand the importance of distinguishing genuine and inferior herbal tea by observing its color when choosing authentic herbal tea in Guangdong.
Authentic Guangdong herbal tea should be clear and transparent in color, while inferior products often show turbid or unnatural colors.
First of all, I will pay attention to the color of herbal tea. Authentic Guangdong herbal tea is generally clear in tea soup, and its color depends on herbal ingredients.
Once, I met a lotus leaf herbal tea in a tea shop. The tea soup is light green and clear and transparent. This natural color is the characteristic of lotus leaf, which makes me convinced that this herbal tea is authentic.
Secondly, I will pay attention to whether the color of herbal tea is natural, without any artificial addition. I once saw a herbal tea in the supermarket, which was bright and dazzling in color, but the words "add pigment" were found on the ingredient list.
I know that authentic herbal tea should not be added with any artificial pigment, so I immediately gave up buying it.
Besides the color of tea soup, I will also pay attention to the sediment of herbal tea. Authentic Guangdong herbal tea usually has some natural sediments, which are the dregs of medicinal materials and one of the important components of herbal tea.
I often buy a herbal tea, and there will be some tiny floating objects and sediments in the tea soup, which are traces of herbs, which makes me more convinced of the quality of this herbal tea.
Once, I tasted a cup of Siraitia grosvenorii herbal tea in an old Guangdong herbal tea shop. When the herbal tea was served, I carefully observed its color.
I found that the authentic Siraitia grosvenorii herbal tea presents a clear liquid from light yellow to amber, with high transparency and looks refreshing and pleasant. This color is not only pleasant, but also the natural color brought by herbs such as Siraitia grosvenorii.
In contrast, inferior herbal tea may show turbid color, and may even have dark sediments. Once, I bought a cheap bottle of herbal tea in the supermarket. After opening the bottle cap, I found that the liquid inside was uneven and turbid, and it didn't look refreshing. I tasted it, but it was not as comfortable as authentic herbal tea, which made me very disappointed.
Brand reputation: (Huang Zhenlong Herbal Tea)
I found a herbal tea shop in a strange alley. All kinds of herbal tea are displayed in the shop, and the varieties are rich and varied. I wanted to try their herbal tea, but I hesitated because I didn't know much about the brand. There happened to be an old gentleman buying herbal tea. He seems to be very experienced.
I took the initiative to ask the old man, and he told me that this herbal tea shop actually has a certain reputation in Guangdong, and it is an old-fashioned shop with a long history.
He also shared his pleasant experience of buying herbal tea in this store for many years, and praised their product quality and service attitude. Encouraged by the old man, I decided to try their herbal tea.
After the purchase, I tasted their green tea mint herbal tea. To my surprise, the taste of herbal tea is very fresh, cool and pleasant, which is exactly what I need in hot summer. This pleasant shopping experience convinced me of the importance of brand reputation.
After that, pay more attention to brand reputation when buying herbal tea. I will give priority to those old shops with good reputation, because their reputation accumulation over the years is the best proof of their quality.
At the same time, I will also consult some consumers' comments and opinions before buying, so as to know more about whether this brand is trustworthy.
Beibei has something to say:
In the hot summer in Guangdong, it is very important to choose authentic herbal tea correctly to relieve the moisture and heat in the body.
By analyzing the ingredients, smells and colors and choosing reliable brands, we can avoid buying inferior herbal tea products and enjoy a healthy drinking experience.
I hope these suggestions can help you protect your health and enjoy cool and comfortable in summer.