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description: "The 5000-year scam of Chinese tea:The core determinants of longevity and health have never been about drinking tea or not, but rather these much more significant factors: 1. Routine: Long-term avoidance of staying up late and getting adequate sleep;2. Diet: Less high-fat, high-sugar, heavily processed foods (like various snacks), balanced meals, and controlling salt and fat intake;3. Exercise: Regular fitness/daily activity to maintain muscle and metabolism;4. Habits: No alcohol abuse, no smoking, no long-term indulgence in overeating;5. Emotions and Stress: Stable mindset, reducing long-term anxiety and internal friction;6. Basic Healthcare: Regular check-ups and standardized control of chronic diseases. In extensive global research on long-lived populations, over half hardly drink tea yet still live long lives. Conversely, people who drink strong, hot tea in large quantities for years may instead irritate the gastric mucosa and increase the risk of chronic damage to the esophagus and stomach."
datetime: "2026-06-27T12:10:34.000Z"
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author: "[浩浩荡荡地](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/19784218.md)"
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# The 5000-year scam of Chinese tea:The core determi…