Walnut, Longan, Red Date & Wheat Tea

Why people make this tea

Modern life — packed schedules, chronic stress, too little sleep — takes a real toll on the brain. Traditional Chinese food therapy holds that the heart and spleen are the seat of clear thinking and memory, and that nourishing them helps the mind stay sharp and calm. This recipe is Nourilo’s everyday adaptation of the classical “Gan Mai Da Zao Tang” (Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube Decoction), a famous formula for calming the nervous system and supporting mood. Walnuts are among the most celebrated brain foods in both Eastern and Western traditions; longan flesh has been studied for its mild fatigue-fighting properties; and toasted wheat adds a gentle nutty sweetness while helping anchor a restless mind.