Green Tea Is Not Suitable For Everyone
Green tea is cool in nature. It helps clear internal heat, yet human yang energy just starts to grow in spring, so suitability must be taken into consideration.
✅ Suitable for people who:
• Have a hot body type (easy to get inflamed, constantly thirsty with dry mouth) • Suffer from vigorous liver fire (red and sore eyes)
• Feel sluggish and need mental refreshment
⚠️ People who should drink cautiously or cut down intake:
1. Those with cold and weak spleen and stomach (prone to diarrhea after drinking cold water, always cold hands and feet): It is better to limit new spring tea, or store the tea for half a month to one month to reduce its cold property before drinking. Never drink it on an empty stomach.
2. People suffering from insomnia or neurasthenia: Green tea contains rich caffeine. Avoid drinking it after 4 p.m.
3. Pregnant women: Only take lightly brewed tea instead of strong concentrated liquor.
Three Taboos of Drinking Green Tea in Spring
1. Never drink tea on an empty stomach (to avoid tea intoxication) The human body secretes more gastric acid in early spring mornings. Drinking high-caffeine green tea without food may cause palpitations, dizziness and general weakness, known as tea drunkenness. It is recommended to enjoy tea together with snacks such as pastries and nuts.
2. Do not drink boiling hot tea Though people prefer fresh warm tea, water above 62℃ will hurt the esophageal lining. Drinking it warm is healthier while you can still fully appreciate its aroma.
3. Never take damp deteriorated tea Spring is humid, and green tea easily absorbs moisture and goes bad. Throw away tea that turns soft or carries stale or sour odors. For daily storage, seal tea tightly and keep it refrigerated or frozen. When taking tea out of the fridge, wait until it reaches room temperature before opening the package to prevent condensation.
