The Five Elements of Tea and Health Preservation



Green Tea · Belongs to Wood · Nourishes the Liver (Cool in nature, clears the liver and brightens the eyes)
Black Tea · Belongs to Fire · Benefits the Heart (Warm in nature, helps cardiovascular health)
Yellow Tea · Belongs to Earth · Strengthens the Spleen (Neutral in nature, aids digestion)
White Tea · Belongs to Metal · Moistens the Lungs (Cool in nature, clears lung heat)
Dark Tea · Belongs to Water · Nourishes the Kidneys (Warm in nature, assists metabolism and reduces lipids)
Oolong Tea · Promotes Qi flow · Opens the stomach and intestines (Semi-fermented, relieves greasiness and aids digestion)

Note: The "heart/kidney" basis for black tea/dark tea is derived from traditional Chinese medicine's "Five Colors Enter the Five Organs" theory and modern research
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