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Immune Support

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)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Garlic Ginger Brown Sugar Tea

Traditionally used to warm the body, support circulation, and help ward off colds

⏱ 13 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Chrysanthemum Licorice Green Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat and support the immune system during cold and flu season

⏱ 7 min 1 pot (1–2 cups)

Soups

Chayote, Fresh Chinese Yam and Hyacinth Bean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to strengthen the digestive system, reduce dampness, and support overall constitution and energy

⏱ 1 hr 50 min 4–5 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Three-Date Buckwheat Tea

traditionally associated with supporting vitality, healthy ageing and immune balance

⏱ 40 min 3 cups

Soups

Four-Red Longan Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing blood and supporting immune health

⏱ 40 min 4 bowls / 1 pot

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Potato, Carrot and Apple Fresh Juice

traditionally associated with alkalising the body, supporting detoxification, and promoting immune health

⏱ 10 min 1–2 servings

Soups

Burdock, Goji Berry, Fig, and Carrot Pork Rib Soup

Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys, supporting immunity, and promoting elimination

⏱ 75 min 4 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea with Lemon and Honey

traditionally associated with supporting cognitive function, calming the mind, and boosting immunity

⏱ 10 min 1–2 servings (1 pot)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Golden Buckwheat Tea

traditionally supports fat metabolism, blood pressure, vision and antioxidant defence

⏱ 7 min 1 cup (re-steep 2–3 times)

Soups

Ginseng Astragalus Buckwheat Soup

traditionally supports immunity, nourishes qi and blood, and is associated with strengthening the body's resilience

⏱ 100 min 2 bowls

Soups

Astragalus Codonopsis Goji Soup

traditionally tonifies qi and blood to support the immune system and the body's natural resistance

⏱ 100 min 4 bowls

Soups

Maitake, Flower Mushroom, Huaishan, Wolfberry & Dendrobium Pork Soup

traditionally used to nourish qi and yin, promote fluid production, and support immunity during and after cancer treatment

⏱ 110 min 3–4 bowls

Home-Style Dishes

Braised Shiitake Mushroom and Sea Cucumber (Hua Gu Men Hai Shen)

traditionally associated with nourishing the kidneys, supporting immunity, and aiding recovery before or after surgery

⏱ 50 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Reed Root, Monk Fruit and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with clearing heat, detoxifying, and supporting the immune system during respiratory illness

⏱ 45 min 2 bowls (1 day's serving)

Soups

Agaricus Mushroom (Ji Song Rong), Asparagus and Goji Berry Pork Soup

traditionally associated with supporting immune function, reducing treatment fatigue, and protecting blood cell production

⏱ 45 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Ophiopogon and Licorice Tea

traditionally associated with supporting immune resilience and reducing recurrent colds in both adults and children

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Fresh Ginger and Garlic Tea

traditionally used to warm the body, dispel cold, and support the immune system during flu season

⏱ 15 min 2 bowls (1 serving; double all amounts for family)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Astragalus, Goji Berry and Red Date Tea

traditionally associated with strengthening immune defences and supporting qi and blood — a simple preventive tea during flu season

⏱ 20 min 2 bowls (1 serving)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Passion Fruit Lemon Honey Tea

traditionally used to support immune defence during flu season

1 cup (plus honey-lemon jar that keeps 4–5 days refrigerated)

Herbal & Flower Teas

American Ginseng, Longan and Goji Berry Tea

traditionally used to nourish blood, calm the mind, and support immune resilience

⏱ 17 min 1–2 cups (steep and refill until tasteless)

Congee & Porridge

Yu Ping Feng Goji Berry Millet Congee

traditionally used to tonify protective qi, strengthen constitution, and support resistance to colds and flu

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 2–3 bowls (1 adult or 2 children)

Soups

Cordyceps Flower, Huai Shan and Goji Berry Pork Shin Soup

Traditionally used to nourish the lungs and spleen, and support immunity

⏱ 135 min 4 bowls / 3–4 servings

Soups

Purslane & Solo Garlic Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body against intestinal bacterial infections including E. coli and dysentery

⏱ 30 min 3 bowls