Cinnamon Longan Red Date Tea

Why people make this tea

When the weather turns cold, Nourilo likes to brew a little ground cinnamon into a tea — it is warming and fragrant, and traditionally used to support circulation and ease chilliness. Adding longan and red dates makes it sweet and comforting, especially for people with a cold stomach who feel the cold easily.

Method

1. Pit the red dates and slice them.
2. Put the longan and red dates in a teapot and pour over boiling water; stir.
3. Cover and steep about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in honey, dust over the ground cinnamon, mix well and serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Ground cinnamon is sold in supermarkets and Southeast-Asian grocery shops. It is strongly aromatic and supports digestion, but don’t add too much at once. This tea is warm and sweet, so it is not for those with stomach heat or a hot constitution.