Chinese Tea culture is extensive and profound, and many Chinese people love Drinking Tea. Can you drink tea if you have a bad stomach? What kind of tea should you drink if your stomach is not well? Many people wonder about this. Today, I will share with my friends what kind of tea to drink when you have a bad stomach.

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Pu'er Tea

Pu'er tea inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract while promoting the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria (such as lactic acid bacteria), thus having an excellent effect on adjusting gastrointestinal function. Its alkaloids promote gastric juice secretion, and flavanols significantly enhance gastrointestinal peristalsis.

Studies have also found that catechin compounds and tea saponins in dark tea have bactericidal and inhibitory effects on the growth of various pathogenic bacteria such as oral bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli, and staphylococcus. Therefore, it has a significant effect on eliminating bloating, stopping diarrhea, and relieving constipation. It plays a vital role for white-collar workers who sit for long periods at work, and is also a good folk remedy for diarrhea.

Pu'er ripe tea and flavanol compounds can increase the peristalsis of the digestive tract, thus helping with food digestion.

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Dark Tea

Nutritional Value Dark tea contains a relatively rich array of nutrients, mainly vitamins and minerals, as well as proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, etc.

For residents in the northwestern region whose diet is mainly beef, mutton, and dairy products and lacks vegetables and fruits, long-term consumption of dark tea is an essential source of minerals and various vitamins. It is often referred to as the “tea of life.”

The caffeine, vitamins, amino acids, and phospholipids in dark tea help with human digestion and regulate fat Metabolism. The stimulating effect of caffeine can increase the secretion of gastric juice, thereby enhancing appetite and aiding digestion.

Japanese scholars have proven through scientific testing that dark tea has a strong ability to remove grease and aid digestion, which is why meat-eating ethnic groups particularly like this type of tea.

The food structure of the ethnic minorities in Northwest China is mainly beef, mutton, and dairy products; hence the saying “Three days without food is acceptable, but one day without tea is not,” which is closely related to tea's ability to “remove greasy substances” and “neutralize meaty flavors.”

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Black Tea

When people drink Green Tea on an empty stomach, they may feel uncomfortable in their stomachs. This is because the important substance in tea—tea polyphenols—has astringent properties and can stimulate the stomach to some extent, and the stimulation is even stronger on an empty stomach.

Black tea, however, is different. It is made through fermentation and roasting. Under the action of oxidase, tea polyphenols undergo enzymatic oxidation reactions, reducing their content and decreasing the stimulation to the stomach accordingly.

Furthermore, the oxidation products of these tea polyphenols can promote human digestion. Therefore, black tea not only does not harm the stomach but can also nourish it.

Regular consumption of black tea with Sugar or milk can have anti-inflammatory effects, protect the gastric mucosa, and provide auxiliary treatment for ulcers.