Walnut, Spring Onion, and Ginger Tea

Why people make this tea

When the weather turns, children catch colds easily, so Nourilo always reminds parents to teach little ones to wash their hands. As the cool season sets in and classrooms and school buses run the air-con, the wind-cold type cold becomes more common — its tell-tale signs are feeling cold with fever, headache, stuffy nose, clear runny nose, sneezing, cough, an itchy throat, no thirst, and a throat that is not red. This warming tea is traditionally given to children of weaker constitution with this kind of cold, to release the exterior, dispel cold, and encourage a light sweat.

Method

1. Chop the walnut kernels, spring onion whites, and ginger slices.
2. Put them with the tea leaves into a pot with 450 ml of water.
3. Boil for 15 minutes.
4. Strain out the solids and serve in 2 to 3 portions.

Nourilo’s Tips

Adults with a wind-cold cold can take this tea too. If there is also headache and aching limbs, an adult may stir in a little rice wine — but children should not.