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Those who love to drink tea know that there are many types of tea, each with different effects and properties. Sometimes, when our body sends us certain signals, we should put down our teacup and stop drinking tea to avoid affecting our health, turning a “beneficial tea” into a “bad tea.” During a Gastric Episode Tea contains a relatively high amount of caffeine, especially Pu'er and black tea. For those with excessive stomach acid or gastric ulcers, drinking tea during a gastric episode can dilute the stomach acid, making digestion more difficult, causing acid reflux, and potentially worsening the condition. During a Gout Attack Gout is a debilitating condition that causes intense pain in the feet, making sleep impossible. People with gout must avoid foods containing purines, tannins, and seafood. Since tea contains a certain amount of tannic acid, drinking it during a gout attack will only exacerbate the condition, especially if the tea is strong or steeped for a long time. When You Have Constipation Most of the food fiber we consume is too refined and contains numerous additives, which are not conducive to digestion and absorption, often leading to constipation. The polyphenols in tea can make stools harder…

Drinking some fragrant teas in spring not only dispels the cold accumulated in the body during winter but also promotes the rise of yang energy. Teas with different formulas have various benefits, helping to relieve common spring discomforts such as heatiness, spring lethargy, and dry skin. Below are some recommended teas suitable for spring.Mint Honey Energizing TeaIngredients: 5-10g mint, honey to taste.Preparation: Wash the mint with cold water and place it in a teacup. Add an appropriate amount of hot water and steep for about 15 minutes. Once the tea cools down, add honey to taste and stir before drinking.Benefits: Mint has a unique fragrance that freshens the breath and helps alleviate headaches, red eyes, sore throat, and swollen gums caused by heatiness in spring. It can also help revitalize the mind. Honey can tonify the spleen and stomach and moisturize the intestines to relieve constipation.Ginseng Chrysanthemum Vitality TeaIngredients: 10g ginseng, 5 chrysanthemum flowers.Preparation: Clean the ginseng and cut it into small pieces (or use ginseng slices). Place the chrysanthemum and ginseng in a cup, pour hot water over them, and let them steep for 15 minutes before drinking.Benefits: Ginseng is known for replenishing vital energy, restoring pulse and preventing…