What Kind of Tea Do Buddhist Monks Drink?

Tea, a widely consumed beverage for centuries, has a history dating back 5000 years in China.
This post examines various types of tea accessible to Buddhists, their advantages, and guidelines for consumption. Additionally, it delves into customs linked to Buddhist tea drinking. 

The practice of offering guests some form of refreshment when they visit (such as tea, fruits etc.) is deeply rooted in Buddhist culture and behavior, and continues to be practiced throughout Asia today. 

In Buddhism, the Buddha encouraged his followers to abstain from drinking alcohol and drugs. This does not mean, however, that one should never drink anything; it is important to consume things in moderation.

There are, therefore, some monks who drink tea for its calming properties, while others may not drink any tea.

What Types of Tea Are Consumed by Buddhist Monks?

In addition to traditional teas of a particular country, tea from other places is also popular with Buddhist monks. Green tea and oolong tea are two of the most popular types of tea for Buddhist monks.

Green tea has a lot of antioxidants which means it can help with things like inflammation and cancer prevention.

Oolong Tea is made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis plant which produces caffeine; however the amount is less than coffee so it’s easier to digest for those who are sensitive to caffeine as well as being great for weight loss.

Here are some Olong teas you can find on Amazon:

Interestingly enough, green tea consumption has been shown to contribute to longevity – not only by providing anti-oxidants but also by increasing sensitivity to insulin or lower blood pressure, among other things.

Buddhist monks were found to have less risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity than non-Buddhists.

One way they may be able to achieve this is through their diet and meditative lifestyle activities like meditation, which contains components of stress reduction.

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What Types of Tea Do Tibetan Buddhist Monks Drink?

According to a research paper published by Dr. Kalsang Shak of Switzerland, the tea Tibetan Buddhist monks drink can be considered herbal medicine. 

Here are a few types of tea that he mentioned: 

01. Tashi-Delek-Day Tea

Tashi-Delek-Day Tea not only entertains, but it’s also a great herbal remedy.

It’s actually a blend of twenty-six herbs that has been developed on the basis of Tibetan Buddhist medicine, which brings back the balance of the body’s psycho-physiological energies.

Mental health is strengthened by the tea’s medicinal properties.

When there is a lot of work stress after continuous duty at the office or anywhere else, sipping this tea can cure the stress and improve spontaneity. It is also served occasionally at events or parties.

Teshi-Dalek tea makes a person feel fresh and strong as well as relieves restlessness.

02. Seru-thang

When you have chronic indigestion, your digestive system does not separate the pure and impure nutrients as effectively as it should.

A lack of adequate separation results in the constant production and accumulation of impurities that are referred to as nin-ma. Seruthang improves digestion and reduces the formation of this toxic sludge called nin-ma.

03. Datsen-Lady Tea

This tea is specifically created to be consumed by females. A combination of 21 herbal ingredients makes Datsen-Lady Tea an effective remedy for a number of physical problems and stages of female development.

04. Meto-After Meals Tea

We all know that proper nutrition and a healthy digestive system are essential for a long and healthy life.

Metro tea is made from about 33 fragrant herbs and is especially useful for digestion after a heavy meal at home or in a restaurant.

05. Gonka-Winter Tea

Gonka Tea is made with thirty different herbs to soothe colds and phlegm during winter and rainy seasons. 

This tea is excellent for keeping your body warm as well as keeping it as balanced as possible.