Tonic Drinks & Waters
Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water
traditionally soothes and moistens the throat and lungs, supporting those exposed to smoke and alcohol
In short: Golden Monk Fruit Pear Water is a tonic drinks & water that traditionally soothes and moistens the throat and lungs, supporting those exposed to smoke and alcohol. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, sleep & calm. Total time about 25 min. Key ingredients: golden monk fruit, pear.
Why people make this drink
If you have ever spent time around heavy smokers or regular drinkers, you know the telltale signs: a dry, scratchy throat, a hoarse voice, skin that seems perpetually dehydrated, and a persistent low-grade tiredness. This two-ingredient drink has been a Hong Kong household staple for addressing exactly that pattern. Modern research confirms what traditional food therapy has long held about pears: they are rich in sugars and vitamins that support liver function, and the juice is particularly valued by smokers for helping protect the throat lining from irritants. Paired with monk fruit — one of the sweetest natural substances known, yet with a low glycaemic impact — the result is a naturally sweet, lung-moistening drink that the whole family can enjoy.
What studies say about the key ingredients
Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.
- Golden monk fruit
Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit studies
From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.
Safety first — read before you cook
This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
- take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
- have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.
Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes
Members only
Unlock the full method & Nourilo's tips
One payment, lifetime access to every one of our 2,344 recipes — step-by-step methods, preparation tips and serving notes.
- Full step-by-step method for this and all 2,344 recipes
- Nourilo's Tips — sourcing, substitutions and serving notes
- One-time payment · card, Apple Pay or Google Pay · no subscription, no renewals
Checking your access…
$59.99 one-time · all recipes
Sign in or create a free account, then pay once by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Continue with GoogleBy continuing with Google or email you confirm you are 16 or older and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
$59.99 one-time · all recipes
Signed in as ·
Secure checkout by Stripe. One-time payment, no renewals. Access is linked to your Nourilo account and never expires. By paying you agree to our Terms of Use; you can get a full refund within 14 days (refund policy).
Comments
Join the conversation — sign in or create a free account to comment.
Continue with GoogleBy continuing with Google or email you confirm you are 16 or older and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Loading comments…