Hawthorn, Ginger & Brown Sugar Tea

Why people make this tea

Hawthorn berries are among the most affordable and versatile ingredients in Chinese food therapy. Fresh ones appear in markets every autumn, but dried slices are available year-round from herb shops. The sourness of the berry, balanced by warming ginger and sweet brown sugar, creates a drink that has been relied on for generations to get things moving — digestion, energy, and blood flow alike. It is particularly popular among women recovering after childbirth, when the goal is to help the body clear and restore itself.