Honeysuckle, Mai Dong and Fig Tea

Why people make this tea

If your job keeps your voice busy all day, the throat takes a beating, and an irritated throat that never quite settles can drag on for months. Nourilo likes dried figs here because they are gentle and naturally sweet — traditionally they are said to moisten the lungs and soothe the throat. Paired with honeysuckle and mai dong, this becomes an easy daily sipper for anyone whose throat feels perpetually scratchy.

Method

1. Slice the dried figs thinly. Rinse the mai dong and honeysuckle.
2. Put everything in a pot with 600 ml of water and simmer about 15 minutes.
3. Sip warm. Nourilo suggests drinking it for 5 to 7 days in a row.

Nourilo’s Tips

Figs are traditionally said to help the stomach lining and carry a good reputation as a wholesome fruit. You can use figs dried very hard, or the softer brown-yellow candied kind — the Middle-Eastern figs tend to be the sweetest and most fragrant.