White Tea is said to be “one year a tea, three years a medicine, and seven years a treasure,” known for its effects in reducing fever, eliminating summer heat, and detoxifying. However, drinking White Tea at different times can yield varying results. When is the best time during the day to drink white tea?

Drink White Tea at Around 3-4 PM to Calm Liver Fire:

At around 3-4 PM, after working for most of the day, liver fire tends to be at its peak. This is also the time when Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the bladder meridian to be most active. Brew yourself a cup of white tea or Yellow Tea and take a brief respite. White tea, which undergoes light fermentation, contains an appropriate amount of Caffeine that can help alleviate some fatigue while stimulating the secretion of gastric acid, enhancing appetite, and preparing you for dinner.

Drink White Tea at Around 9 PM to Regulate the Immune System:

White tea has the highest content of Theanine among the six major types of tea. Theanine is known for moderating the overstimulating effects of caffeine on the central nervous system, promoting calmness. Around 9 PM is when the human immune system is most active. Drinking white tea in moderation at this time not only helps repair and restore the immune system but also benefits mental and emotional well-being, helping to eliminate the day's fatigue and promote good sleep.

White Tea Drinking Tips: White tea is cool in nature. For those with a “hot” stomach, it can be drunk on an empty stomach in moderate amounts. For those with a neutral stomach, it can be consumed at any time without issue. Those with a “cold” stomach should drink it after meals. However, white tea generally does not irritate the stomach lining.