Ingredients

  • 1 cupgrass jelly(cubed)
  • 1 cupcold water(or coconut milk)
  • 3 tbspsimple syrup

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Cut grass jelly into small cubes.
  2. Add cubes to a tall glass.
  3. Pour cold water or coconut milk over jelly.
  4. Add simple syrup and stir gently.
  5. Serve over ice.

📜 History

Grass Jelly Drink, known as xian cao in Chinese, originated in southern China and spread throughout Southeast Asia over centuries. The jelly is made from the Platostoma palustre plant, which has been used in Chinese herbal medicine as a cooling remedy. In Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asian countries, grass jelly drinks became popular street beverages, particularly during hot summer months. The drink represents the intersection of traditional herbal medicine and everyday refreshment.

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