The ancients said, “All medicines are for the cure of diseases; Tea is the medicine for all illnesses.”

This does not mean that tea can cure all diseases, but rather suggests that regular consumption of tea benefits health. This statement reflects the place of tea in Chinese culture over thousands of years.

As the saying goes, “We work when the sun rises and rest when it sets.” Drinking tea should also follow the natural order of things.

Today, let's talk about how to drink tea in accordance with the principles of time-based health preservation during three different periods of the day.

Green Tea in the Morning

To Boost Vital Energy and Uplift Spirit

“The morning is the most important part of the day,” as the yang energy, which has been nourished overnight, becomes active again in the morning. This is the best time to enjoy a Cup of green tea.

Green tea, being unfermented, retains more of its natural substances, including vitamins. It helps the spleen and stomach digest food, distributing its essence throughout the body's organs, thus nourishing the heart and brain, ensuring that you remain energetic throughout the morning.

However, shortly after waking up, the yang energy has not yet risen, so it is best not to drink tea immediately, and drinking on an empty stomach can irritate the stomach.

After breakfast, take a break for more than an hour, and between 10:00 and 11:00 am is the optimal time for tea.

Oolong Tea in the Afternoon

To Strengthen Spleen and Promote Digestion

In the afternoon, the yang energy gradually weakens while yin energy ascends, and the function of the spleen and stomach is somewhat reduced compared to the morning.

Chinese dietary culture advocates “eat well in the morning, eat full at noon, eat less at night,” so there are often many greasy foods in the midday meal, which can burden the stomach and weaken the digestive function of the spleen and stomach.

Drinking oolong tea in the afternoon helps the spleen and stomach digest food, keeping their digestive functions running efficiently.

Additionally, the temperature is higher in the afternoon, and after working for half a day, one can easily feel tired. A cup of oolong tea, with its fresh and fragrant aroma and sweet taste, can instantly refresh your spirit and eliminate fatigue.

Pu'er Tea in the Evening

To Calm the Mind and Facilitate Nighttime Recovery

In the evening, the yang energy converges and enters the yin. After a day's work, the body's vital energy declines, and it is necessary to nourish the spleen and stomach and calm the mind to ensure a good sleep, allowing the body to recover during the night.

Some research data indicates that the Caffeine content in 100 ml of liquid is as follows:

Coffee: 80 mg (generally ranging from 40-170 mg)

Black tea: 40 mg (generally ranging from 25-110 mg)

Oolong: 30 mg (generally ranging from 12-55 mg)

Green tea: 20 mg (generally ranging from 8-30 mg)

Ripe Pu'er: 2 mg (extremely low content)

The caffeine content in ripe Pu'er is relatively low, making its stimulating effect very weak. Drinking it will not make you excited and is less likely to cause diuresis, enabling you to sleep soundly. Additionally, drinking it warm is comfortable for the stomach.

However, it is recommended to drink tea more than two hours before bedtime, otherwise, it may be difficult to fall asleep.

“Tea is the medicine for all illnesses” refers to the benefits of tea for health. While regulating life, it subtly improves the body's well-being.

To achieve better health preservation effects, learn to adapt tea-drinking to seasonal climates and natural laws.

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