Fresh Dendrobium, Goji Berry and Ophiopogon Tea

Why people make this tea

When the weather turns dry — whether in autumn, winter, or in heated or air-conditioned environments — many people find themselves reaching for water constantly, feeling a persistent dry or scratchy throat, and struggling to sleep soundly. In Chinese food therapy this pattern is associated with “yin deficiency” — the body’s cooling and moistening reserves being depleted. Fresh dendrobium (shi hu) is one of the most prized herbs for replenishing these reserves: it has a juicy, grass-like freshness and is thought to revive fluids in the stomach and support digestion. Paired with goji berries (which support the eyes and liver) and ophiopogon root (which calms the heart and moistens the lungs), this tea is a simple, pleasant way to address that dry, slightly worn-out feeling that comes with a busy, late-night lifestyle.