The ancients said: 'All medicines are for a hundred diseases, tea is the medicine for all diseases.' This statement long ago affirmed the status of tea leaves in 5,000 years of Chinese culture. Chewing different teas can cure different ailments, a claim modern science has also confirmed.

Drink green tea in the morning,

The 'yang' of tea, boosts energy and vitality for the mind and body.

'The plan for the day lies in the morning.' After being nourished overnight, the body's yang energy revitalizes in the morning, making it the perfect time to drink a cup of green tea.

Green tea is an unfermented tea that retains most of the natural compounds in the fresh leaves, with minimal vitamin loss. It helps the spleen and stomach transport nutrients throughout the body, nourishing the heart (which governs the spirit) and the brain (the house of the mind), ensuring alertness and energy throughout the morning.

Drink oolong tea in the afternoon,

Aids digestion and maintains metabolic function.

In the afternoon, yang energy weakens while yin energy rises, and the digestive functions of the spleen and stomach are slightly reduced compared to the morning. Chinese dietary culture emphasizes 'eat well in the morning, eat sufficiently at noon, and eat lightly at night,' so lunch often includes greasy foods that can burden the stomach and weaken digestive functions.

Drinking oolong tea in the afternoon helps the spleen and stomach digest food, maintaining efficient decomposition and metabolic functions. Those aiming for weight loss can also benefit from its effects. A healthy digestive system is essential for disease prevention, longevity, and overall well-being.

Drink pu-erh tea at night,

Calms the mind and aids nighttime recovery.

At night, yang energy recedes into yin. After a day of work, the body's energy declines, requiring nourishment for the spleen, stomach, and peace of mind. Good sleep allows the body to repair itself during the night.

Pu-erh tea promotes restful sleep: The caffeine in aged pu-erh tea weakens after prolonged fermentation, so it doesn’t cause overstimulation but instead helps you sleep soundly. Drinking it warm also soothes the stomach and can treat frequent urination.

In summary, spring is the perfect time to drink more tea. If unsure what to choose, opt for lightly fermented teas like new white tea or lightly oxidized Tieguanyin when spring tea arrives. Drink tea in the morning to refresh and relieve liver heat, and enjoy oolong teas like Tieguanyin, rock tea, or Da Hong Pao in the afternoon. For lovers of pu-erh, dark tea, or black tea, consider drinking them in the evening. Raw pu-erh is best consumed in the morning.