Red Date Tea
A nourishing Chinese jujube tea traditionally served for wellness.
- 8 wholedried jujubes(pitted)
- 4 cupswater
- 1 tbspdried goji berries
- 2 slicesdried longan(optional)
- 1 tbsphoney(optional)
- red dates and goji berriesgarnish
- 1Rinse red dates and slice if desired.
- 2Simmer dates in water for 30-45 minutes.
- 3Add goji berries in last 5 minutes.
- 4Strain or serve with fruits.
- 5Add honey to taste and serve warm.
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Red Date Tea, or hong zao cha, has been consumed in China for thousands of years as both a beverage and medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, red dates (jujubes) are considered a blood-building tonic, particularly beneficial for women. The sweet tea became a symbol of prosperity and is often served at weddings and New Year celebrations. The drink remains a staple of Chinese households, especially during cold winter months.
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