Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink

Why people make this drink

After a cold clears, the lingering cough can be one of the most stubborn parts to shake — a scratchy throat, bouts of phlegm, and a voice that has lost its usual ring. In Cantonese households, a pot of this fragrant drink is one of the go-to remedies. Fresh dragon tongue leaf is the centrepiece: it is considered neutral in nature (neither cold nor warming), which makes it a versatile choice for cough whether the root cause is heat-related or cold-related. Paired with stone wampee for its traditional role in resolving phlegm and soothing inflammation, plus the sweet moistening qualities of apple and snow pear, this is a drink that feels as nourishing as it tastes.