Wang Yuanyuan

WITH temperatures reaching well above 30 degrees Celsius, it is important to find drinks that are refreshing, tasty, low-calory, and most importantly, ice-cold.

The most refreshing drink of all is water. Boiling can improve its quality, so if you boil it and then let it cool, it can be the perfect summer beverage. A glass of boiled water in the morning is particularly healthy after a long sleep. Meanwhile, it is very important not to drink too much iced water as it can damage the veins.

Light Chinese tea is also a healthy option in summer. There are many healthy compositions in tea such as tea polyphenol, caffeine and tea polysaccharide, which can help prevent vasospasm and angiorrhexis.

Studies also show that drinking tea regularly can prevent blood disease and types of tumor. Warm tea is very effective in relieving heat. It is much more effective than many iced drinks, as it can help the body extract heat easily.

However, strong tea is not recommended in summer as it can affect the digestive system.

Herbal tea and fruit tea are popular with women and it is a good idea to bring a bottle or flask of one of these things when shopping on a hot day.

There are several popular cafes in the city that offer various types of healthy tea, such as Gaga in Coco Park in Futian District, Simply Life Cafe and Sugar Box in The Mixc City in Luohu District and all RBT Cafes across the city.

However, it is better not to put too much sugar in the drinks as light drinks are healthier on hot days. Chinese herbal tea such as chrysanthemum tea and osmanthus tea are healthy choices good for relaxation.

Eating green bean soup and plum soup is also popular in China during summer. It can not only relieve summer heat but also help stimulate the appetite. Bottled green bean soup and plum soup are sold at stores, but you can also make them at home.

Soybean milk is also popular in summer. The Vita soybean milk and some self-made soybean milk sold at supermarkets help you cool down. When making soybean milk at home, it is very important to put soybeans in cool places because they go bad easily. It is better not to make too much at a time.

Tips

Gaga鲜语

Add: B1, Coco Park in Futian District (福田区购物公园负一楼)

Tel: 8359-1880

Simply Life Cafe

Add: G/F, Phase 2, The Mixc in Luohu District (罗湖区万象城二期一楼)

Tel: 2221-1782

Sugar Box (糖立方)

Add: G/F, Phase 2, The Mixc in Luohu District (罗湖区万象城二期一楼)

Tel: 2218-7338

RBT Cafe

Add: In shopping malls across the city (全市各大购物广场)