Detailed answer: Can I drink tea if I have stomach discomfort?

In fact, there are many friends who suffer from stomach problems in life, but the degree varies. If your stomach is upset, you can drink some light tea. Too strong tea is not suitable, and some cold teas, such as chrysanthemum tea, are also not suitable.

The solar terms are different throughout the year, and the way of drinking tea should be adjusted accordingly. It is advisable to drink scented tea in spring, because it can dissipate the cold evil accumulated in the body in winter and promote the growth of Yang energy; it is advisable to drink green tea in summer, because it is bitter and cold in nature, can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, detoxify, enhance gastrointestinal function, and prevent diarrhea and skin sores; it is advisable to drink oolong tea in autumn, oolong tea is neither cold nor hot, can eliminate residual heat in the body, and make people refreshed; it is advisable to drink black tea in winter, black tea is sweet and warm in nature, and has the function of warming the stomach.

Many people who like to drink green tea are not used to the strong taste of black tea. They think it tastes bitter and lacks the refreshing feeling of green tea. But it is better to drink black tea in autumn and winter, because black tea is a fully fermented tea, has a heavier taste, and has the function of warming the stomach. What is the difference between black tea and green tea? Drinking green tea on an empty stomach will cause stomach discomfort. This is because green tea is unfermented tea. The tea polyphenols in green tea are irritating to the stomach, and the irritation is stronger on an empty stomach. Black tea is made through fermentation and baking. Tea polyphenols undergo enzymatic oxidation reaction under the action of oxidase, and the content is greatly reduced, thereby reducing the irritation to the stomach. In addition, these oxidation products can promote digestion, so black tea can nourish the stomach. Regularly drinking black tea with sugar or milk can reduce inflammation, protect the gastric mucosa, and is also effective in treating ulcers.

However, black tea is not suitable for drinking when it is cold. It is best to use an open cup to brew black tea. Do not wait until the water in the cup is all gone before adding hot water. It is best to add water when there is about 1/3 left to keep the tea mild and of appropriate concentration. It is best to drink black tea at night. Green tea has a high content of tea polyphenols and is more irritating. Black tea is a fully fermented tea that has undergone a "ripening" process and has a relatively smooth and mild taste, making it suitable for drinking at night. For people with weak spleen and stomach, adding some milk when drinking black tea can also warm the stomach.

The amount of tea you drink is related to factors such as tea drinking habits, age, health status, living environment, and customs. For healthy adults who have the habit of drinking tea, it is more appropriate to drink about 12 grams of tea a day, brewed in 3 to 4 times. For manual laborers, those who consume a lot of energy and eat a lot, especially those who work in a high temperature environment or are exposed to more poisons, it is more appropriate to drink about 20 grams of tea a day. People who eat a lot of greasy food and are addicted to smoking and drinking can increase the amount of tea they consume appropriately. Pregnant women, children, people with neurasthenia and tachycardia should control the amount of tea they drink.