Herbal & Flower Teas
Zhu Zi Li Herb Tea (Pig's Hat Berry Tea)
traditionally associated with clearing phlegm and soothing a persistent cough
In short: Zhu Zi Li Herb Tea (Pig's Hat Berry Tea) is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with clearing phlegm and soothing a persistent cough. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness. Total time about 55 min. Key ingredients: honey dates.
Why people make this tea
One day while shopping for monk fruit at a Chinese herb shop, Nourilo overheard an elderly woman asking for zhu zi li, saying that after a few cups of this tea her almost constant coughing had settled down to just a few coughs at night. Curious, he asked the shopkeeper about it. The reply was straightforward: zhu zi li is a traditional mountain herb that pairs well with apricot kernels and honey dates to help calm a stubborn, phlegm-ridden cough. Nourilo picked some up, brewed a pot, and was pleasantly surprised that the medicinal smell was quite mild. Traditional references describe zhu zi li as sweet and slightly astringent in flavour, neutral in nature, and associated with clearing heat, dissolving phlegm, soothing coughs, and relieving thirst related to upper-respiratory conditions.
Safety first — read before you cook
This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
- take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
- have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority
Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes
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