Lotus Leaf, Hawthorn and Tangerine Peel Tea

Why people make this tea

After a holiday season of rich eating — or frankly, after any period of indulgence — many people look for a gentle dietary reset. This tea is a classic approach in Cantonese food therapy: lotus leaf, hawthorn berries, coix seed, and tangerine peel work together to help the body process accumulated fats and ease digestive stagnation. It is not a dramatic “detox” in the marketing sense, but it is genuinely useful — each ingredient has a well-understood traditional role and a growing body of modern nutritional research behind it. The tea is pleasant to drink, mild enough for everyday use, and can be prepared as a brew or as ready-to-use tea bags for convenience.