The invention provides traditional Chinese medicine tea for tonifying qi and replenishing essence. The traditional Chinese medicine tea comprises the following materials in parts by weight: 1-2 parts of liquorice, 3-5 parts of white atractylodes rhizome, 3-4 parts of Chinese yam, 4-5 parts of herba epimedii, and 3-5 parts of black tea. A preparation method of the traditional Chinese medicine tea for tonifying qi and replenishing essence is also provided. The preparation method comprises the steps of cleaning the liquorice, the white atractylodes rhizome, the Chinese yam and the herba epimedii and then naturally airing the materials, carrying out disinfection, respectively crushing the sterilized Chinese herbal medicine materials and mixing with the black tea according to the ratio in the prescription, and finally packaging the product. The traditional Chinese medicine materials are selected to prepare into tea drinks, so that the traditional Chinese medicine tea has the effects of tonifying qi and replenishing essence, balancing yin and yang (Chinese character), activating and harmonizing vital energy and blood, nourishing kidney and tonifying spleen, benefiting lung and promoting the secretion of body fluid, refreshing and reinforcing the brain and relieving fatigue, achieves the effects of conditioning, tempering and nursing, and is especially suitable for sub-healthy people. In addition, the traditional Chinese medicine tea disclosed by the invention is wide in source, simple in manufacturing process, convenient to carry, good in mouthfeel and convenient to drink.