Mulberry, Goji and Red Date Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo bought a bag of candied mulberries and nibbled on them now and then — pleasantly sweet-tart, and traditionally said to nourish the liver and blood. So he pairs them with goji berries and red dates for a tasty, wholesome brew. Mulberry fruit is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidneys and nourishing the blood, whether eaten raw, steeped in wine, candied, brewed as tea or simmered in soup. This cup is traditionally turned to for tired eyes, dizziness from blood deficiency, ringing ears, an aching back, and early greying.

Method

1. Put all ingredients in a teapot and rinse once with boiling water; discard the rinse.
2. Pour in fresh boiling water, cover, and steep about 7 minutes.
3. Drink warm; refill until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

If you cannot find candied mulberries, buy dried mulberry fruit at a Chinese herb shop. Drunk regularly, this tea is traditionally said to bring a rosy, healthy glow to the face. The steeped mulberries are edible too.