Based on my experience, I will share some professional methods to help you identify authentic Guangdong herbal tea and avoid buying fake and inferior products, so as to protect our health.
Component analysis:
It is not easy for me to choose authentic Guangdong herbal tea. In the market, there are many inferior herbal tea products, 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 a wide selection of herbal teas, each of which was marked with a list of ingredients.
I know that authentic Guangdong herbal tea should take Chinese herbal medicine as the main ingredient, 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 effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials and reducing fire in traditional Chinese medicine, and are very suitable for making herbal tea.
In addition, authentic herbal tea ingredients 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 are quite common in herbal tea. I took a sip and felt a fresh coolness coming from my mouth, which made me feel comfortable.
After that, I began to use the same component analysis method to choose 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 ingredient list to ensure that Chinese herbal medicine ingredients are dominant and not replaced by other fillers.
Smell identification:
In the process of my personal experience, I deeply realized the difference between authentic Guangdong herbal tea and inferior products by odor identification.
Authentic herbal tea smells unique and fresh, while inferior products may have pungent or unnatural smells.
I once went to a traditional herbal tea shop in Guangdong on a summer afternoon. When I walked into the store, I immediately smelled a strong fragrance of herbs, which made me feel cool.
Under 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 brought to me, I gently picked up the cups, put them close to my nose and took a deep breath.
At that moment, I was surrounded by a fragrant 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. After trying a bite, the taste also 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 both 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 smell identification, which can avoid buying inferior products and ensure that I can enjoy a cool taste and a pleasant experience in summer.
Color observation:
Through my personal experience, I deeply understand the importance of distinguishing authentic products from inferior products by observing the color when choosing authentic herbal tea in Guangdong.
Authentic Guangdong herbal tea should have a clear and transparent color, while inferior products often show cloudy or unnatural color.
First of all, I will pay attention to the color of herbal tea. Authentic Guangdong herbal tea usually has clear tea soup, and its color depends on the herbal composition.
Once, I met a lotus leaf herbal tea in a tea shop. The tea soup was light green, 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. Once, I saw a herbal tea in the supermarket, which was bright and dazzling in color, but I found the words "adding pigment" on the ingredient list.
I know that authentic herbal tea should not be added with any artificial color, 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 herbs and one of the important components of herbal tea.
A herbal tea I often buy, there will be some tiny floating objects and sediments in the tea soup, which is the trace 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 brought to me, I carefully observed its color.
I found that the authentic Siraitia grosvenorii herbal tea presents a clear liquid from yellowish to amber, with high transparency and looks refreshing and pleasant. This color is not only pleasant, but also the natural color brought by Siraitia grosvenorii and other herbal ingredients.
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. After trying a bite, the taste is not as comfortable as authentic herbal tea, which makes me disappointed.
Brand reputation: (Huang Zhenlong Herbal Tea)
I found a herbal tea shop in a strange alley. There are all kinds of herbal teas on display 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. As it happens, there is an old gentleman who is buying herbal tea. He seems to be very experienced.
I took the initiative to ask the old gentleman, who told me that this herbal tea shop actually has a certain popularity 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 a hot summer day. This pleasant shopping experience convinced me of the importance of brand reputation.
After that, I paid more attention to the brand reputation in the purchase of herbal tea. I will give priority to those old shops with good reputation, because their word-of-mouth 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, smell, color 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.