Women can drink a small amount of Pu'er Tea during menstruation, but should not overindulge. Pu'er tea has various benefits including lowering blood lipids, aiding in weight loss, inhibiting bacteria, warming the stomach, generating saliva, and quenching thirst. It can have a significant effect on improving one's constitution. The menstrual period is a relatively sensitive time for women, and they should avoid consuming large quantities of cold or Green Tea, as this may cause harm. A small amount of Pu'er tea does not greatly interfere with women's health and will not affect their functions; thus, it can be consumed in moderation.

A Crucial Element — Iron

During menstruation, women experience significant blood loss. At the same time, iron, an important element for synthesizing hemoglobin, is also lost along with the blood. Research shows that, in addition to normal iron loss, women lose an additional 18-21 milligrams of iron during each menstrual cycle. Therefore, we often recommend that women supplement their diet with iron-rich foods such as black fungus and pork liver during this time, to prevent iron-deficiency anemia. However, if one drinks tea during menstruation, these efforts would be in vain. This is because tea contains a higher concentration of tannic acid, which binds with iron molecules in food, forming large precipitates that hinder the absorption of iron by the intestinal mucosa. Studies have shown that the stronger the tea, the greater its hindrance to iron absorption, especially when consumed after meals.

Can Pu'er Tea Be Drunk During Menstruation?

Additionally, since Pu'er tea is a type of Black Tea that undergoes excessive fermentation and has certain medicinal effects, it is not advisable for menstruating women to drink too much of it.

While everyone understands the benefits and effects of Pu'er tea, it is even more important to pay attention to the drinking taboos associated with Pu'er tea and not consume it blindly. Pregnant women and menstruating women should not drink Pu'er tea, nor should those who smoke, drink alcohol, or are prone to getting heaty or have a hot and dry constitution.

What Are the Dangers of Drinking Pu'er Tea During Menstruation (for Women)?

Pu'er tea has many benefits and high nutritional value. Regular consumption can adjust one's bodily condition. However, women are not recommended to drink Pu'er tea during their menstrual cycle. Every menstrual period results in the consumption of a considerable amount of iron in the body. At this time, women should eat more vegetables and fruits to replenish iron. Tea contains over 50% tannic acid, which hinders the intestinal mucosa's absorption of iron, reducing the extent of iron absorption. In the intestines, it is easy for tannic acid to form precipitates with iron from food or iron supplements. This is detrimental to health.

It is not just during menstruation that women should avoid drinking Pu'er tea; tea (excluding some types of flower tea) contains over 50% tannic acid, which hinders the intestinal mucosa's absorption of iron. Women should not drink tea during menstruation, pregnancy, labor, lactation, and menopause, as these periods can cause varying degrees of harm to the body.