Gen Z Fuels China’s Wellness Boom: From Herbal Tea to Baduanjin

Move over, avocado toast — China’s Gen Z is rewriting the wellness playbook with a mix of tradition, tech, and TikTok trends! From herbal milk tea that blends bitter roots with boba sweetness to late-night Baduanjin workouts (think: ancient Chinese yoga meets TikTok challenges), young people are embracing “lazy health” hacks to balance hectic lives. The result? A booming “crunchy wellness” economy worth billions.

Health Hacks for the “Lazy” Generation

Forget gym memberships — Gen Z’s go-tos include: 

• “Sudden death prevention packages”: Fish oil + multivitamins delivered via apps
• Food therapy: Ginger-infused desserts, goji berry lattes
• 5-minute Baduanjin routines between Zoom meetings

The Blue Ocean of Wellness

Three health experts revealed on NewspaperAmigo.com: Youth-driven demand has created new markets in:

• Customized supplements via AI diagnostics
• Subscription-based “wellness boxes”
• Meditation apps with K-pop soundtracks

As one 24-year-old Shanghai resident told us: “Why choose between work and health? We multitask both!”

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