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Tonic Drinks & Waters

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

127 recipes

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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 2 bowls
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 3–4 bowls
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 3 bowls
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 4 bowls
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 3–4 bowls
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 3 bowls
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 3 bowls
Hawthorn & Astragalus Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Hawthorn & Astragalus Water

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

⏱ 35 min 2–3 bowls
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 1 basin (external use)
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 3–4 bowls
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 3 bowls
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 3–4 bowls
Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water

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

⏱ 40 min 3 bowls
Apple Sugarcane Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Apple Sugarcane Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, encourage saliva and ease dryness

⏱ 40 min about 3 bowls
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 3 bowls
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 1 foot-soak basin
Beetroot and Tangerine Peel Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Beetroot and Tangerine Peel Water

Traditionally nourishes blood and supports the heart

⏱ 40 min 3 bowls
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 about 2 bowls
Butterfly Pea Flower Lemon-Honey Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Butterfly Pea Flower Lemon-Honey Water

Traditionally enjoyed to support a glowing complexion and the eyes

⏱ 7 min 1 pot
Parsley and Ginger Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Parsley and Ginger Water

Traditionally supports the kidneys against a high-salt diet

⏱ 25 min 3 bowls
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 1 pot / several cups
Chinese Olive and Rock Sugar Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Chinese Olive and Rock Sugar Water

Traditionally associated with clearing the lungs and soothing the throat

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls
Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy urination

⏱ 1 hr 3–4 bowls
Cherry and Goji Berry Wine
Tonic Drinks & Waters

Cherry and Goji Berry Wine

Traditionally used to warm and nourish for tiredness, pale complexion, and sore lower back and knees

1 bottle (a small cup daily)
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