TCM Tea Therapy for Health & Wellness

Based on the TCM Five Elements theory, we precisely match the six major tea types with seasonal climates and body constitutions, providing you with tea regimens that align with nature's rhythm. All recommendations are validated by TCM tea therapy experts, blending traditional wisdom with modern science.

Why Choose TCM Tea Therapy?

The six major Chinese tea types each possess a Five Elements attribute: Green Tea (Wood), Black Tea (Fire), Yellow Tea (Earth), White Tea (Metal), Dark Tea (Water), and Oolong Tea (balances all elements). Following the health principle of "nourish the liver in spring, heart in summer, spleen in late summer, lungs in autumn, and kidneys in winter," drinking the corresponding tea during its respective season can achieve double the result with half the effort.

Heaven-Human Correspondence

Tea properties align with seasonal rhythms

Five Elements Balance

Regulate internal Yin and Yang through tea

Tea and Medicine Share Origins

Offers both drinking pleasure and healing benefits

TCM Tea Therapy System - Guide to Five Elements Tea for Health

Five Elements Wellness with Six Tea Types - Seasonal Tea Selection Guide

Wood

Green Tea · Spring Growth Tea

Five Elements: Wood. Corresponds to Spring. Ideal for:

  • Liver Heat Excess - Longjing/Biluochun to clear liver and brighten eyes
  • Office Workers - Maofeng to alleviate eye strain
  • Metabolic Syndrome - Steamed Green Tea to aid metabolism
Best Consumption Period Awakening of Insects to Start of Summer (better with chrysanthemum)
Contraindications Those with spleen/stomach deficiency cold should drink in the morning
Earth

Yellow Tea · Late Summer Tea

Five Elements: Earth. Corresponds to Late Summer. Ideal for:

  • Spleen Deficiency Dampness - Junshan Yinzhen to strengthen spleen and resolve dampness
  • Poor Appetite - Huoshan Huangya to stimulate appetite and aid digestion
  • Overthinking - Mengding Huangya to calm spirit and harmonize stomach
Best Consumption Period Minor Heat to White Dew (better with dried tangerine peel)
Brewing Tip 85°C water, steep covered for 3 minutes
Metal

White Tea · Autumn Harvest Tea

Five Elements: Metal. Corresponds to Autumn. Ideal for:

  • Lung Dryness Cough - White Peony to moisten lungs and promote fluid production
  • Dry Skin - Shou Mei to improve skin quality
  • Smoking/Drinking - Aged White Tea to detoxify and nourish complexion
Best Consumption Period Start of Autumn to Frost's Descent (better with pear slice)
Aging Advice Aged white tea over 3 years offers enhanced benefits
Fire

Black Tea · Summer Growth Tea

Five Elements: Fire. Corresponds to Summer. Ideal for:

  • Heart Qi Deficiency - Lapsang Souchong to nourish heart and support Yang
  • Women with Cold Constitution - Keemun Black Tea to warm uterus and dispel cold
  • Low Mood - Dian Hong to uplift mood
Best Consumption Period Start of Summer to Major Heat (better with longan)
English Method Add honey to reduce caffeine stimulation
Water

Dark Tea · Winter Storage Tea

Five Elements: Water. Corresponds to Winter. Ideal for:

  • Kidney Deficiency Weakness - Ripe Pu-erh to warm and tonify kidney Yang
  • Overweight Individuals - Liupao Tea to reduce fat and greasiness
  • Middle-aged & Elderly - Fuzhuan Tea to protect blood vessels
Best Consumption Period Start of Winter to Major Cold (better brewed boiled)
Rinsing Tip Quickly rinse twice with boiling water
Harmony

Oolong Tea · Four Seasons Balancing Tea

Balances Five Elements. Suitable all seasons. Ideal for:

  • Phlegm-Damp Constitution - Tieguanyin to dispel dampness and transform phlegm
  • Frequent Social Drinkers - Da Hong Pao to counteract alcohol and protect liver
  • Sub-healthy Individuals - Phoenix Dancong to boost immunity
Seasonal Drinking Light aroma in Spring / Strong aroma in Winter
Brewing Essence "Phoenix Three Nods" technique to release aroma

Three Key Features of TCM Tea Therapy

Solar Term Tea Formulas

Custom tea blends for each of the 24 Solar Terms

Constitution Analysis

Online TCM practitioner consultation for personalized tea matching

Traditional Processing

Blended with medicinal foods according to ancient methods

Note: Annual constitution check-ups are recommended to adjust your tea therapy plan.

Success Stories - Lives Changed by a Cup of Tea

★★★★★ 5.0

"Suffered from persistent dry cough every autumn, diagnosed as allergic pharyngitis by Western medicine. TCM practitioner recommended daily consumption of 2018 White Peony after Cold Dew, combined with Shaoshang acupoint massage. Cough subsided within a month. Now my whole team drinks white tea with me."

Constitution: Lung-Kidney Yin Deficiency | Formula: White Peony + Ophiopogon
★★★★☆ 4.7

"Drinking strong tea after social events made me feel worse. Consultant recommended a small pot method with Aged Tieguanyin + Kudzu flower. No more heart palpitations after drinking tea post-alcohol now, and ALT levels decreased by 30% during check-up."

Constitution: Liver-Gallbladder Damp-Heat | Formula: Charcoal-Roasted Tieguanyin

Tea Drinking Q&A

A: It's advised to mainly drink the tea of the current season (e.g., Green Tea in spring), potentially adding 10% of a supporting "generating" element tea (e.g., Green Tea + a little Black Tea to supplement Fire in spring). Avoid teas from "controlling" elements (e.g., limit Green Tea in autumn/winter to avoid Metal controlling Wood).

A: Yes. We find 62% of users experience constitution fluctuations ("cold in winter, heat in summer"). Recommendations:

  • Formal constitution analysis in Spring and Autumn
  • Refer to ancient texts like "Monthly Climate and Phenology" for minor adjustments
  • Consult a tea therapist promptly if signs like dry mouth or constipation appear

A: The essential trio for workplace tea:

  1. Gravity steeper (suitable for Green/Oolong tea)
  2. Thermos flask for stewing (suitable for Dark Tea/Aged White Tea)
  3. Cold brew bottle (for summer Green/White tea)

We provide a "Workplace Tea Art Handbook" guiding brewing techniques for different scenarios.