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Soups

Glehnia Root, Solomon's Seal, Abalone and Silkie Chicken Soup

traditionally used to calm the mind and nourish yin in cases of restlessness and anxious feelings

⏱ 3 hr 20 min 4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam and Dry-Fried Hyacinth Bean Congee

Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and stomach and ease diarrhoea after viral illness

⏱ 50 min 2–3 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Celery and Shiitake Pork Rolls

traditionally associated with supporting digestion and stimulating appetite

⏱ 40 min 12 rolls / 3–4 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lemon Verbena and Globe Amaranth Flower Tea

traditionally associated with relieving tension headaches and calming the nervous system

⏱ 12 min 1–2 cups / 1 teapot

Soups

Astragalus and Squab Soup

Traditionally associated with strengthening lung qi and reducing nasal sensitivity

⏱ 75 min ~3 bowls

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Homemade Green Plum Wine (Qing Mei Jiu)

traditionally used both internally and as a topical rub to ease nerve pain and support digestion

1 jar (approx. 600–700 ml wine after steeping)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three-Flower Tea (San Hua Cha)

traditionally associated with improving circulation, brightening skin tone, reducing pigmentation spots, and clearing breath

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Fish Maw, Sea Snail & Silkie Chicken Stew

traditionally associated with nourishing essence, supporting vitality, and skin health

⏱ 210 min 4 bowls (1 double-boiler pot)

Soups

Dragon Tongue Leaf, Loquat Leaf, Rock Peel & Pear Soup

Traditionally soothes stubborn cough after a cold or respiratory illness

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Sour Plum Steamed Pork Ribs and Sour Plum Lotus Root Slices

traditionally associated with balancing body pH, supporting digestion and stimulating appetite

⏱ 50 min 2–3 servings

Soups

Potato, Carrot and Fresh Sea Fish Soup

traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, improving digestion, and boosting energy in children

⏱ 75 min ~4 bowls

Soups

Dried Octopus and Fuzzy Melon Soup

traditionally supports qi, blood nourishment, and healthy fluid balance

⏱ 2 hr 15 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Monk Fruit Flower Tea with Honey

Traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness, relieving cough, calming the lungs, and dissolving phlegm

⏱ 8 min 1–2 cups

Congee & Porridge

Enoki Mushroom and Frog Congee

Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and stomach and supporting recovery in chronic liver conditions

⏱ 60 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple Flower Tea

traditionally associated with supporting digestion and promoting clear, radiant skin

⏱ 5 min 1–2 cups / refillable

Herbal & Flower Teas

Shek Wong Pei, Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) & Apricot Kernel Tea

traditionally associated with clearing phlegm, soothing coughs, clearing lung heat, and supporting the respiratory tract in damp, humid weather

⏱ 70 min 2–3 bowls

Soups

Salted Mustard Greens, Peppercorn & Pork Tripe Soup

traditionally associated with warming the stomach and easing cold-type digestive discomfort

⏱ 2 hr 30 min 4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Safflower Braised Pork Belly

traditionally used to activate blood circulation and help clear microscopic bruising after head trauma, with particular attention to supporting cerebrovascular health

⏱ 55 min 3–4 servings

Soups

Lion's Mane Mushroom and Free-Range Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to support digestive health, strengthen the stomach lining, and nourish overall vitality

⏱ 140 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Jiaogulan Tea

Traditionally associated with immune support, antioxidant activity, and adaptogenic effects similar to ginseng

⏱ 5 min 1 pot (re-steepable)

Congee & Porridge

Yellow Ear Fungus and Red Date Rice Porridge

Traditionally used to nourish blood, support skin elasticity, and help slow the visible signs of ageing

⏱ 2 hr Serves 3–4

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng and Longan Tea

Traditionally used to nourish heart blood, settle the spirit, and ease fatigue, palpitations, and poor sleep

⏱ 12 min 1–2 cups

Soups

Peanut, Cashew and Black Chicken Soup

traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney, support blood, and encourage breast milk production after childbirth

⏱ 195 min about 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Congee & Porridge

Sour Jujube Seed Congee (Suan Zao Ren Zhou)

traditionally used to calm the mind, support sleep, and ease nervous exhaustion

⏱ 50 min 2 servings