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Congee & Porridge

Dried Oyster Congee (Hao Chi Zhou)

Traditionally used to nourish yin, calm the mind, support the blood and lower internal heat

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Dried Cabbage, Carrot, Fig and Pig Lung Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally used to moisten the lungs, ease post-cold cough and support skin hydration

⏱ 2 hr 25 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Napa Cabbage with Yellow Fungus (Shao Cai Men Huang Er)

A fibre-rich everyday dish traditionally associated with supporting digestion and reducing fat absorption

⏱ 35 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Green Papaya, Peanut, Fig and Pork Bone Soup

Traditionally used to promote lactation, nourish the blood and support postpartum recovery

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 3–4 bowls

Soups

Three-Bean Soup (San Dou Tang)

Traditionally used to support liver health, reduce dampness and aid digestion

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Mulberry, Black Bean, Goji and Black Rice Congee

Traditionally used to nourish the kidneys, support hair health and ease fatigue

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roasted Black Rice & Gynostemma Tea (Hei Mi Jiao Gu Lan Cha)

traditionally used to support immune function, lower blood lipids, and inhibit abnormal cell growth

⏱ 20 min 1 pot (2–3 refills)

Home-Style Dishes

Tri-Colour Bell Pepper & Fresh Mushroom Stir-Fry

traditionally used to support liver function, lower cholesterol, and improve appetite in those with digestive weakness

⏱ 18 min 2 servings

Salads & Cold Dishes

Chilled Ice Plant with Garlic-Vinegar Dressing

a crunchy, naturally mineral-rich vegetable side dish with a pleasantly crisp texture and mild natural salinity

⏱ 10 min 2 servings

Soups

Chestnut, Cashew, Shiitake & Quail Soup

traditionally used to support bone strength, nourish the kidneys, and ease lower back discomfort

⏱ 140 min 3–4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng, Ophiopogon & Longan Tea (Hua Qi Shen Mai Dong Yuan Rou Cha)

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear inner heat, ease anxiety, and promote restful sleep

⏱ 12 min 1 pot (2–3 refills)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roasted Black Soybean Tea (Qing Ren Hei Dou Cha)

traditionally used to nourish the kidneys, support hair vitality, prevent night sweats, and promote healthy ageing

⏱ 17 min 1 pot (2–3 cups, refillable)

Soups

Five-Element Vegetarian Soup (Burdock, Daikon, Carrot & Shiitake)

traditionally used to balance body pH, support liver function, and reduce excess fat accumulation

⏱ 105 min 4–5 bowls

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Three-Bean Jelly (Mung Bean, Job's Tears & Adzuki)

traditionally used to clear heat, support skin recovery, and ease mouth sores

⏱ 35 min 4–6 jelly cups

Soups

Silkie Chicken, Dried Conch, Chinese Yam, and Wolfberry Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing yin, supporting the spleen and kidneys, and easing fatigue, dry mouth, and poor sleep during pregnancy

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Soups

Chinese Yam, Clam, and Chayote Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting spleen function, clearing heat, and nourishing children who are easily tired or have a poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea

traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood fat, and aiding weight management

⏱ 12 min 1 pot (multiple infusions)

Congee & Porridge

Codonopsis, Poria, and Red Date Congee

traditionally associated with replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and supporting children or adults who are easily fatigued or have poor appetite

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Wheat Berry and Red Date Congee

traditionally associated with calming the heart and mind, easing night sweats, and supporting restful sleep

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Hawthorn Berry Jam

traditionally associated with clearing food stagnation, supporting digestion, and easing menstrual cramping

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 small jar (about 250 ml)

Soups

White Peony and Ophiopogon Pork Soup

traditionally associated with calming liver heat, clearing heart fire, and easing irritability in both children and adults

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 3 bowls

Soups

Five-Color Vegetable Soup

traditionally associated with supporting cardiovascular health and balancing the body's acid-alkaline environment

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 4–5 bowls

Soups

Spleen-Strengthening Dampness-Draining Soup (Jian Pi Qu Shi Tang)

Traditionally used to strengthen spleen function, promote fluid metabolism, and relieve fatigue, bloating, and heaviness associated with internal dampness

⏱ 130 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Mulberry Berry, Goji & Longan Tea

Traditionally used to nourish blood, calm the mind, and support those experiencing fatigue, poor sleep, and anxiety from overwork

⏱ 15 min 1–2 cups