Luo Han Guo, Lotus Plumule and Mint Leaf Tea

Why people make this tea

Hot weather and a diet heavy in fried or rich foods can leave us feeling uncomfortably “heated” — and in Chinese medicine tradition, that internal heat is associated with the flare-up of mouth sores. The tiny green plumule nestled inside each fresh lotus seed — the part most people discard — is actually a prized ingredient for clearing what practitioners call “heart fire.” Paired with the natural sweetness of monk fruit, the gentle cooling of chrysanthemum, and the refreshing lift of mint, this quick tea has a pleasant flavour and a soothing quality that many people find welcome on hot or stressful days.