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Tonic Drinks & Waters

Brewed tonic waters, juices and infusions for daily wellness rituals.

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Polygonatum, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Red Date Drink
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Polygonatum, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb and Red Date Drink

Traditionally taken to nourish yin and qi-blood, support the skin and promote calm

40 min
Perilla, Ginger and Dried Tangerine Peel Drink
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Perilla, Ginger and Dried Tangerine Peel Drink

Traditionally taken to dispel wind and cold after prolonged exposure to air conditioning

20 min
Smoked Plum and Three-Bean Drink
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Smoked Plum and Three-Bean Drink

Traditionally taken to ease summer heat, clear heat and dispel dampness

1 hr 45 min
Yellow Ginger, Red Date and Tangerine Peel Drink
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Yellow Ginger, Red Date and Tangerine Peel Drink

Traditionally taken during the hottest summer days to support yang and seasonal wellbeing

30 min
Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink

Traditionally taken to clear internal heat, replenish fluids and ease dry mouth and dark yellow urine

1 hr 15 min
Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Apple, Ginger and Coriander Water

Traditionally used to warm the middle and settle a cold stomach

20 min
Imperata Root, Bamboo-Cane Sugarcane, Carrot & Job's-Tears Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Root, Bamboo-Cane Sugarcane, Carrot & Job's-Tears Water

traditionally used to clear internal heat and support healthy urination

40 min
Lemongrass, Green Apple & Ginger Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Lemongrass, Green Apple & Ginger Water

Traditionally dispels wind, supports the joints and helps manage blood lipids

30 min
Prepared Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed & Red Date Sweet Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Prepared Mulberry Mistletoe, Lotus Seed & Red Date Sweet Water

Traditionally supports the liver and kidney and is associated with regulating menstruation

1 hr 10 min
Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Job's Tears Water

Traditionally clears heat, promotes urination and helps drain dampness

40 min
Apple, Poria and Job's Tears Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Apple, Poria and Job's Tears Water

Traditionally used to support gut health and ease calf cramps

25 min
Red Date, Ginger and Apple Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Red Date, Ginger and Apple Water

Traditionally used to warm the body, support the stomach and nourish the blood

25 min
Hawthorn & Astragalus Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn & Astragalus Water

Traditionally associated with supporting kidney elimination for people with high uric acid

35 min
Mugwort and Ginger Powder Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Mugwort and Ginger Powder Water

Traditionally used to warm, dispel cold and ease aches and cramps

20 min
Fresh Chinese Yam, Corn Silk and Job's Tears Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Fresh Chinese Yam, Corn Silk and Job's Tears Water

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness and ease water retention

55 min
Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

Traditionally used to dispel wind-cold, resolve damp and ease joint aches

30 min
Astragalus Red Bean Tangerine Peel Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Astragalus Red Bean Tangerine Peel Water

Traditionally used to tonify qi and blood and support the body's defences

1 hr 10 min
Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, ease dryness and support healthy elimination

40 min
Apple Sugarcane Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Apple Sugarcane Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, encourage saliva and ease dryness

40 min
Apple, Hawthorn and Job's Tears Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Apple, Hawthorn and Job's Tears Water

Traditionally used to help manage weight and support the liver

30 min
Mugwort and Ginger Foot-Soak Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Mugwort and Ginger Foot-Soak Water

Traditionally warms the channels and supports circulation (external use)

20 min
Green Papaya, Job's Tears & Coconut Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Green Papaya, Job's Tears & Coconut Water

Traditionally used to support healthy uric-acid levels

50 min
Parsley and Ginger Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Parsley and Ginger Water

Traditionally supports the kidneys against a high-salt diet

25 min
Lemon and Job's Tears Barley Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Lemon and Job's Tears Barley Water

Traditionally used to support the body's defences against colds

45 min
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