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In a recent discussion on Reddit, a user shared their experience of drinking tea on an empty stomach. Despite previous warnings, they decided to try it out, resulting in an unpleasant experience. They enjoyed a session of 16-year aged pu’er tea, which initially gave them a pleasant tea high. However, this was followed by a sour stomach, similar to the feeling after consuming alcohol without eating. The discomfort disappeared after eating, leading the user to conclude that they should not drink tea on an empty stomach. The user then asked for suggestions on healthy snacks to pair with tea, specifically avoiding sugary options like cookies.
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The Reddit community responded with a variety of suggestions. One user suggested dried dates, explaining that the tannins in the tea counterbalance the sweetness of the dates. They also recommended fresh fruit, such as persimmons and Korean pears, and classic trail mix to pair with ripe pu-erh tea…