Many people say that drinking Pu-erh tea causes internal heat. Is this really the case? Let's explore below.

1. Drinking Ripe Pu-erh Tea in Summer Can Easily Cause Internal Heat

Ripe Pu-erh tea is mild and stomach-nourishing. While it can be consumed regularly, drinking too much ripe tea in summer can easily lead to internal heat. Therefore, it is recommended that people who are prone to internal heat consume less ripe Pu-erh tea during summer.

2. Raw Pu-erh Tea Does Not Cause Internal Heat, But Those with Stomach Issues Should Be Cautious

Raw Pu-erh tea is cooling in nature. Drinking it normally does not cause internal heat, so it can be consumed in moderation. However, friends with a cold stomach or stomach problems should be careful. Note: even with a healthy stomach, do not drink too much.

3. Drink Less Pu-erh Tea When the Body Is Feeling Heaty

Normally, if the body feels relatively heaty, it is advised not to drink Pu-erh tea, as it can easily worsen symptoms of internal heat. When the body is not particularly heaty, it can be consumed in moderation.

4. Drinking Pu-erh Tea According to Body Constitution Reduces the Risk of Internal Heat

Traditional Chinese Medicine categorizes the body into various constitutions. Some friends report feeling internal heat after drinking Pu-erh tea. In fact, constitutions such as yang-excess and blood-stasis are not suitable for drinking ripe tea. If one truly enjoys drinking ripe Pu-erh tea, ingredients that clear heat and detoxify, such as lotus leaf or cassia seed, can be added. On the other hand, people with yang-deficient or qi-deficient constitutions are more suitable for drinking ripe tea.

In fact, the claim that drinking Pu-erh tea causes internal heat is not entirely correct. It depends on whether it is raw or ripe tea, and also on individual body constitution.