American Ginseng and Goji Tea

Why people make this tea

A friend from overseas gave Nourilo a jar of American ginseng slices, noting they are traditionally associated with supporting qi and nourishing yin — tonifying without being drying — and well suited to people who are stressed, often up late, and easily irritable. As Nourilo recalls from a professor, good-quality American ginseng is something middle-aged and older folks can enjoy regularly as a tea, traditionally associated with graceful aging and a sharp mind. Add the goji he keeps on hand — traditionally associated with protecting the eyes — and you get a cup that clears the liver, brightens the eyes, and helps you push back against fatigue.