Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root & Ophiopogon Tea

Why people make this tea

A bitter taste in the mouth — especially on waking — is one of the most common oral complaints Nourilo receives questions about. In traditional food therapy it is often linked to excess heat in the liver and gallbladder, or to a shortage of fluids following a fever or illness. This simple herbal tea uses three classic ingredients to gently nourish and cool the body. It is particularly popular among parents whose children have recovered from a fever but still seem listless, dry-mouthed, and reluctant to eat. Nourilo notes that fresh dendrobium orchid stem is the stand-out ingredient here — look for the purple, thicker variety at Chinese herb shops or Asian grocers for the best quality.