Substitute tea refers to a kind of product that uses leaves, flowers, fruits and roots of edible plants as raw materials and adopts drinking methods similar to tea (soaking and boiling). ).

With the temperature rising, the demand for these alternative teas is increasing gradually. In shopping malls and supermarkets in the city center, all kinds of tea substitutes are placed in conspicuous positions by merchants and packaged into small bags for the convenience of the public.

Pay attention to substitute tea:

The drinking method of tea substitute is the same as that of tea, but compared with tea, there are still great differences: everyone can drink tea, and some tea substitutes have limited functions as Chinese medicine. Take honeysuckle as an example, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold constitution should not take it; Peach blossoms and safflower with bleeding tendency should not be taken.

As a popular health care product, substitute tea has yet to be developed in the market. Dr. Song Lubin reminded consumers that not everyone can drink alternative tea and they need to choose carefully. At the same time, we should also pay attention to taboos when drinking, and don't overdo it. If you don't pay attention, the effect may be counterproductive.