Throat Soothing Tea 羅漢果紅棗薑茶
I used organic ginger for this tea. I find that it’s spicier than regular ginger. So, if you’re using regular ginger, add about 30% more.
Approximate cost (CAD) $4
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 Ser
Calories 33 kcal
- 2 Dried luo han guo aka monk fruit or swingle fruit (2 small or 1 large)
- 60 g Dried red dates , pit removed
- 30 g Organic ginger , sliced
- 2 L Water
Wash and rinse luo han guo and red dates
Break the luo han guo apart and remove the insides and discard
Break the shell into smaller pieces
Take the pit out of the red dates and discard. I find using kitchen shears easiest
Peel and slice ginger
Put the luo han guo, red dates and ginger into a pot with 2 L water
Bring to a boil
Reduce to medium heat and let cook for 30 minutes
Reduce to low heat and cook for another 15 minutes
Ready to drink
Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Ginger, Luo han guo, Monk Fruit, Red Date, Swingle Fruit, Tea