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Tonic Drinks & Waters for Cooling & Summer Heat

33 tonic drinks & waters that are traditionally enjoyed to support cooling & summer heat — wholesome bowls to make part of a balanced diet.

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Imperata Root, Sugarcane, Water Chestnut and Corn Water

Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy urination

⏱ 1 hr 3–4 bowls

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Apple Sugarcane Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, encourage saliva and ease dryness

⏱ 40 min about 3 bowls

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Imperata Sugarcane Carrot Water

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

⏱ 40 min 3 bowls

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Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

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

⏱ 30 min 3 bowls

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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

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

Traditionally clears heat, promotes urination and helps drain dampness

⏱ 40 min 3–4 bowls

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Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

A cooling drink traditionally given to children with chickenpox to clear heat and ease the rash

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 5–6 bowls

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Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Traditionally used to clear heat and support healthy blood pressure

⏱ 30 min 2–3 servings

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Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Traditionally clears heat and moistens dryness

⏱ 2 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

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Cherry Infused Wine

Traditionally used to support joint health and ease wind-damp pain

approximately 1 litre of infused wine

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Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

traditionally associated with relieving summer heat, clearing the heart, and providing light, refreshing nourishment

⏱ 25 min 2–3 servings

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Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry

traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and clearing summer heat

⏱ 45 min 2–3 servings

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Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

traditionally used to clear lung heat, moisten dryness, and soothe cough in children

⏱ 55 min 2–3 bowls

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Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, clear heat, and soothe a dry, persistent cough with yellow phlegm

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

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Reed Root, Barley, Poria & Pear Water

traditionally used to clear heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary health

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

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Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water

traditionally soothes and moistens the throat and lungs, supporting those exposed to smoke and alcohol

⏱ 25 min ~5 bowls

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Corn Silk & Dried Tangerine Peel Drink

traditionally used to resolve dampness and reduce water retention, particularly suitable for late-pregnancy swelling

⏱ 25 min 1–2 bowls

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Imperata Root, Green Sugarcane & Carrot Drink

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, calm restlessness, and support urinary and digestive wellness

⏱ 55 min about 4 bowls

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Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Legume Dampness-Clearing Brew

traditionally used to clear summer heat, support urination, reduce dampness, and ease swelling

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

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Poria, White Atractylodes and Hyacinth Bean Coat Drink

traditionally used to support spleen function and help clear internal dampness

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

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Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water

Traditionally used to clear heat, dissolve phlegm, and gently support thyroid-related neck swelling; also helpful for dry throat and persistent cough

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

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Fresh Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Job's Tears Sugar Cane Drink

Traditionally used to clear summer heat, relieve dampness, and refresh the body

⏱ 85 min 4–5 bowls

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Winter Melon, Coix Seed and Corn Silk Water

Traditionally used to clear heat-dampness and support skin comfort in children

⏱ 50 min 3–4 bowls

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Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink

traditionally associated with clearing internal heat, moistening dryness and supporting the spleen and digestion

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

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Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Traditionally clears body heat, encourages fluid drainage, and supports urinary tract comfort

⏱ 75 min 4–5 bowls

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Mung Bean, Poria and Pearl Barley Herbal Drink

Traditionally used to support liver detox, reduce internal heat and clear damp-heat

⏱ 70 min 3–4 bowls

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Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink

Traditionally used to clear internal heat, reduce dampness, support urinary health, and calm inflammation

⏱ 75 min About 4 bowls

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Fritillaria Bulb, Ophiopogon Root & Snow Pear Drink

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, ease dry cough, clear phlegm, and soothe throat dryness

⏱ 70 min About 3 bowls

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Kudzu Root, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean & Coix Seed Drink

Traditionally associated with relieving tension, supporting blood pressure, and clearing end-of-summer heat from the body

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4 bowls

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Cogon Grass, Sugar Cane, Carrot and Coix Seed Water

traditionally supports clearing heat, relieving dampness and detoxifying

⏱ 70 min 4 bowls

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Lemongrass, Fresh Turmeric and Apple Water

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

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

Sugarcane, Carrot, Coriander and Coix Water

Stir-Fried Shiitake, Water Chestnut and Asparagus

Watercress and Monk Fruit Water

Cherry Infused Wine

Loofah, Water Chestnut and Dace Fish Paste Stir-fry

Celery, Water Chestnut and Jellyfish Stir-Fry

Carrot, Water Chestnut and Ophiopogon Drink

Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink

Reed Root, Barley, Poria & Pear Water

Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water

Corn Silk & Dried Tangerine Peel Drink

Imperata Root, Green Sugarcane & Carrot Drink

Fresh Lotus Pod, Winter Melon and Legume Dampness-Clearing Brew

Poria, White Atractylodes and Hyacinth Bean Coat Drink

Loquat Leaf, Dragon Tongue Leaf, Dried Tangerine and Pear Water

Fresh Lotus Leaf Winter Melon Job's Tears Sugar Cane Drink

Winter Melon, Coix Seed and Corn Silk Water

Sugarcane, Water Chestnut, Carrot and Barley Drink

Cogongrass Root Sugarcane Water Chestnut Corn Water

Mung Bean, Poria and Pearl Barley Herbal Drink

Cogongrass Root, Sugarcane, Carrot, Water Chestnut & Coix Seed Drink

Fritillaria Bulb, Ophiopogon Root & Snow Pear Drink

Kudzu Root, Hyacinth Bean, Mung Bean & Coix Seed Drink

Cogon Grass, Sugar Cane, Carrot and Coix Seed Water

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