Prepared Mulberry-Mistletoe, Black Soybean & Red-Date Tea

Why people make this tea

Mulberry mistletoe is one of Nourilo’s favourite budget-friendly nourishing herbs. New mothers, in particular, spend their days bending over to lift the baby and often end up with an achy back — and this is just the herb traditionally turned to for that. Paired with green-kernel black soybeans and rich, mellow southern dates, it becomes a mild, gently sweet tea traditionally taken to nourish the blood, brighten the complexion and harmonise the body. Because the prepared mistletoe is far less bitter, even children will happily drink it.

Method

1. Soak and rinse the ingredients.
2. Simmer in 2.1 L of water for 1 hour, reducing to about 1.1 L.
3. Stir in rock sugar until dissolved. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Using the prepared (zhi) mulberry mistletoe gives a soup with much less bitterness, so children won’t refuse it. This tea is mild and balanced — pregnant women, new mothers and women going through menopause can all enjoy it regularly.