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Herbal & Flower Teas

Wampee Leaf Tea

traditionally associated with supporting the body's defences against seasonal flu and clearing wind-heat

⏱ 25 min about 4 bowls

Soups

Garland Chrysanthemum, Ginger and Grass Carp Broth

traditionally used to warm the stomach, ease bloating, promote appetite, and support restful sleep

⏱ 25 min 1 pot / 3–4 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Stone Wampee, Apple and Pear Drink

traditionally used to soothe cough, ease sore throat, and support recovery after a wind-heat cold

⏱ 70 min about 3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Toasted Black Bean and Black Mulberry Tea

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support natural hair pigmentation, and ease nervous exhaustion

⏱ 30 min 1 pot (steep and re-brew until the flavour fades)

Soups

Cilantro, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Grass Carp Broth

traditionally used at the first sign of a cold or flu to dispel wind-cold, ease sore throat, and support recovery

⏱ 20 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Astragalus, Glehnia Root and Sea Solomon's Seal Broth

traditionally used to nourish yin, support qi, and ease thirst and fatigue associated with hyperthyroidism or diabetes

⏱ 55 min 2 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Chayote and Fresh Fish Soup

traditionally used to strengthen immunity, support healthy blood sugar and blood pressure, and nourish the whole family

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Soups

Cabbage, Job's Tears & Mung Bean Soup (with herbal wash for external use)

traditionally used to clear heat-dampness and relieve itching in eczema, hives, and skin rashes

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls (internal soup); sufficient external wash for 2–3 applications

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Carrot and Red Date Water

traditionally used to soothe persistent cough in children, support immunity, and ease allergic cough

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Purple-Skin Garlic & Dried Tangerine Tea

traditionally used to help relieve whooping cough and stubborn cough in children, with antimicrobial properties

⏱ 25 min 1 pot (2 bowls)

Soups

Four Red Soup (Si Hong Tang)

traditionally used to nourish blood, support blood cell regeneration after illness or treatment

⏱ 100 min 4 bowls (eat broth and solids together)

Soups

Fresh Beef Vine, Eucommia & Black Bean Soup

traditionally used to nourish the kidney, support sinews and bones, and ease wind-damp discomfort

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Soups

Fresh Yam, Fox Nut & Chestnut Quail Soup

traditionally used to nourish spleen and kidney yang, support vitality

⏱ 110 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Golden Monk Fruit, Lily Bulb and Snow Pear Tea

Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, calming the mind, and relieving dry cough or throat irritation from insufficient sleep or smoking

⏱ 40 min 3 cups / 1 day's supply

Soups

Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Longan and Wheat Berry Sweet Soup

Traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing the heart, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 100 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Hawthorn, Cassia Seed and Virgate Wormwood Tea

Traditionally used to aid digestion, clear fatty accumulation, and support liver function after holiday overindulgence

⏱ 25 min 2–3 cups / 1 day's supply

Soups

Chayote, Poria and Grass Carp Tail Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the body's defences during outbreaks of hand-foot-mouth disease

⏱ 55 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tangerine Cake, Tangerine Peel, Ginger and Date Tea

Traditionally used to relieve persistent cough and clear phlegm in children, especially cough that worsens at night or lingers after a cold

⏱ 50 min 2 cups (1 child's daily serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Golden Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea

Traditionally associated with soothing a dry, irritated throat and supporting the lungs after excessive smoking or alcohol

⏱ 25 min 3 cups / 1 day's supply

Herbal & Flower Teas

Tangerine Peel and Roasted Rice Tea

Traditionally used to support post-surgical recovery, settle the digestive system, and help the body expel trapped gas

⏱ 30 min 1 day's supply (about 3–4 cups)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Kumquat and Lemon Honey Preserve

Traditionally associated with strengthening immunity and supporting respiratory health; also used for cold prevention

⏱ 40 min 1 jar (enough for 3–4 months of daily use; 2 tablespoons per serving)

Congee & Porridge

Beancurd Skin, Ginkgo and Tangerine Peel Congee

Traditionally used to support the lungs and ease chronic cough or wheezing associated with lung deficiency

⏱ 55 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Enoki Mushroom, Soybean Sprout and Suolo Fish Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting brain development and mental clarity

⏱ 60 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Ophiopogon, Lily Bulb and Longan Sweet Soup

traditionally used to calm the heart, nourish yin, and ease palpitations, anxiety, and insomnia

⏱ 40 min 2 bowls (1 serving)