| Item | Category | Thermal Nature | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | Beverages (alcoholic) | Cool | Bitter, sweet |
| Red Wine | Beverages (alcoholic) | Warm | Bitter, acrid, sweet |
| Sake | Beverages (alcoholic) | Warm | Sweet, acrid, bitter |
| Green tea | Beverages (non-alcoholic) | Cold | Bitter, sweet, astringent |
| Uron Tea | Beverages (non-alcoholic) | Cool | Bitter, sweet, astringent |
| Chamomile tea | Beverages (non-alcoholic) | Neutral | Bitter, sweet |
| Black tea | Beverages (non-alcoholic) | Warm | Bitter, sweet, astringent. |
| Coffee | Beverages (non-alcoholic) | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Passion fruit | Fruits | Cool | Bitter, bland |
| Quince | Fruits | Cool | Bitter |
| Ginko nuts | Fruits | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Papaya | Fruits | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Orange Peel | Fruits | Warm | Sour, bitter, aromatic |
| Rice, glutinous (sticky rice, sweet rice, mochi rice) | Graines | Warm | Sweet, bitter |
| Rye | Graines | Warm | Sweet, bitter |
| Horse | Meat | Cool | Acrid, bitter |
| Almond | Nuts and Seeds | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Brazil nut | Nuts and Seeds | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Pistachio | Nuts and Seeds | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Myoga ginger (Zingiber mioga) | Spices and herbs | Cold | Bitter, sweet |
| Borage | Spices and herbs | Cool | Bitter, sweet, salty |
| Chervil | Spices and herbs | Cool | bitter, sweet |
| Lavender | Spices and herbs | Cool | Bitter, acrid |
| Licorice | Spices and herbs | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Oregano | Spices and herbs | Neutral | Acrid, bitter |
| Curry | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Fenugreek seed | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Juniper berry | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Mugwort (yomogi) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Mustard (prepared) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Paprika | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, sweet |
| Sage | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Tarragon | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bittter, acrid |
| Turmeric | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Watercress | Vegetable | Cool | Acrid, bitter |
| Asparagus | Vegetables | Cold | Sweet, bitter |
| Bitter melon (Goya) | Vegetables | Cold | Sweet, bitter |
| Cucumber | Vegetables | Cold | Sweet, bitter |
| Rhubarb root | Vegetables | Cold | Bitter |
| Alfalfa sprouts | Vegetables | Cool | Bitter |
| Artichoke | Vegetables | Cool | Bitter, sweet |
| Arugula (rocket, rucola) | Vegetables | Cool | Acrid, bitter |
| Burdock root (gobo) | Vegetables | Cool | Acrid, bitter |
| Celery | Vegetables | Cool | Sweet, bitter |
| Chard | Vegetables | Cool | Sweet, bitter |
| Endive (Belgian endive hearts) | Vegetables | Cool | Bitter, sweet |
| Lettuce | Vegetables | Cool | Bitter, sweet |
| Lovage | Vegetables | Cool | Bitter, acrid |
| Turnip (white turnip, kabu) | Vegetables | Cool | Acrid, bitter |
| Zucchini | Vegetables | Cool | Sweet, bitter |
| Beet | Vegetables | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Cabbage | Vegetables | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Cauliflower | Vegetables | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Kohlrabi (German turnip) | Vegetables | Neutral | Acrid, sweet, bitter |
| Okra (okura, lady’s fingers, gumbo) | Vegetables | Neutral | Bitter, sweet, slimy |
| Parsnip | Vegetables | Neutral | Sweet, bitter, acrid |
| Bay leaf (bay laurel) | Vegetables | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Fuki (bog rhubarb, or giant butterbur) | Vegetables | Warm | Bitter |
| Rakkyo (Allium chinense) | Vegetables | Warm | Acrid, bitter |