Green tea
For Chinese dietary therapy, Green tea (绿茶) is a food of Cool nature and Bitter · Sweet flavor. Traditionally described as cool and descending; part of daily repertoires in many regions.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Cool
- Flavor
- Bitter · Sweet
- Affinity
- Heart · Lung · Stomach
- Direction of Qi
- Descending · clears heat
- Season
- Spring · Summer
- Group
- Teas
How tradition reads it
Traditionally described as cool and descending; part of daily repertoires in many regions.
Classic after fatty meals to "cut the grease"; modern nutrition suggests separating it from iron-rich plant meals because its tannins reduce absorption.
In the kitchen
Brewed at moderate temperature; also tea rice and dressings.
Commonly available; no substitute needed.
Current nutrition note
Combines caffeine and L-theanine, linked to calm alertness, along with antioxidant catechins.
Precautions
Contains caffeine; moderate in pregnancy, insomnia, or sensitivity, and do not use it to take medication.
Recipes with this food
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
