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Cam, L., & Chak, A. (2026, September 20). A guide to Hong Kong’s bitter herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3367808/guide-hong-kongs-bitter-herbal-teas-and-how-gen-z-reviving-health-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed
Cam, Lisa, and Ashlyn Chak. “A guide to Hong Kong’s bitter herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition.” South China Morning Post, 20 Sept. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3367808/guide-hong-kongs-bitter-herbal-teas-and-how-gen-z-reviving-health-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed.
Cam, Lisa, and Ashlyn Chak. “A guide to Hong Kong’s bitter herbal teas and how Gen Z is reviving the health tradition.” South China Morning Post, September 20, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3367808/guide-hong-kongs-bitter-herbal-teas-and-how-gen-z-reviving-health-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed.
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Hong Kong’s traditional leung cha, bitter herbal teas used for ailments like excess internal heat, are experiencing a revival among health-conscious young people from Gen Z. In the first part of a four-part series on traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, Lisa Cam and Ashlyn Chak highlight how this century-old practice is finding new fans who help local tea shop owners preserve a dying trade. These teas were historically used to treat sore throats and flush out seasonal dampness before modern pharmacies became common. Despite their bitter taste, leung cha continues to attract younger generations interested in traditional health remedies.