Is drinking goji berry tea regularly cooling or heat-inducing?

Generally, regularly drinking tea made with steeped goji berries neither clears heat nor causes excessive internal heat. Goji berries are considered neutral in nature, and individual reactions may vary depending on one's body constitution and the amount consumed. If in doubt, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional beforehand. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Goji berries themselves are sweet in taste and neutral in property, and do not belong to either hot or cold-natured foods. When steeped alone, they do not have significant effects of clearing heat or causing internal heat. For individuals with balanced constitutions and no obvious tendency toward cold or heat, regular and moderate consumption can gently supplement nutrition without disrupting the body’s yin-yang balance or causing discomfort related to excess heat or cold, making it a mild daily beverage choice.

For those with a warm or heat-prone constitution, or who already experience mild heat symptoms such as dry mouth or irritability, excessive consumption of goji berry tea may increase bodily heat due to accumulation of nutrients. In people with yin deficiency, drinking goji tea may help relieve symptoms like dry eyes and dry mouth caused by yin deficiency, but it does not effectively clear internal heat. Additionally, when combined with warming ingredients, the tea becomes more heating in nature and may lead to heat-related symptoms if consumed excessively; when paired with cooling ingredients, the tea tends to clear heat and may help alleviate mild dryness or heat discomfort.

It is important to control daily intake of goji berry tea and avoid long-term excessive consumption. Choose whether to combine goji berries with other ingredients based on your personal constitution, avoiding indiscriminate combinations. If symptoms such as increased irritability or worsening dry mouth occur after drinking, reduce the amount consumed or discontinue use temporarily.