Can people with weak spleen and stomach drink black tea?

In general, patients with weak spleen and stomach can drink black tea, but it should be consumed in moderation. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Black tea is a fully fermented tea with a mild nature. After fermentation, the content of tea polyphenols decreases significantly, greatly reducing its irritancy, so it does not aggravate common discomforts such as abdominal distension and diarrhea in patients with weak spleen and stomach. Components such as tea polysaccharides contained in black tea can gently nourish the spleen and stomach, help improve digestive function, and relieve postprandial fullness. Drinking warm tea infusion can also warm the spleen and stomach, promote local blood circulation, and meet the dietary need of preferring warmth and avoiding cold for those with spleen and stomach deficiency, making it suitable for consumption.

When drinking black tea, it should be brewed warm—not too strong or too cool—and each serving should be limited to about 200–300 ml. It is best consumed half an hour after meals to minimize slight irritation to an empty stomach, and it is not recommended before bedtime to avoid affecting sleep. Black tea should be stored sealed in a dry, light-protected place to prevent moisture absorption and spoilage. Patients with weak spleen and stomach should also maintain a light, easily digestible diet in daily life, avoid excessive consumption of various teas, and ensure effective care of the spleen and stomach.