American Ginseng, Longan and Lily Bulb Tea

Why people make this tea

When the mind races at night, the old approach is to settle the heart rather than force the body to sleep. Nourilo pairs longan — long valued for nourishing blood and, in tradition, for “lightening the body and slowing aging” — with cooling American ginseng, calming fu shen and gentle lily bulb. The result is a sweet, fragrant brew that is traditionally taken by people who feel restless, forgetful, or worn down by nervous fatigue.

Method

1. Rinse the longan, fu shen and lily bulb.
2. Add them to 1.5 L of water and simmer down to about 600 ml.
3. Drop in the American ginseng slices, turn off the heat, and cover for about 5 minutes.
4. Serve as a tea.

Nourilo’s Tips

Longan is nourishing, but it is warming and sweet — if you have diarrhea, bloating, strong internal heat or a thick greasy tongue coating, this is not the tea for you.