Watercress and Honey Tea 西洋菜蜜
You may also choose to purée the watercress and then add it back to the tea. I like to just eat some of the watercress, carrots and apricot kernels as I drink the tea.With regards to the apricot kernels, most people choose a 1:1 ratio for north apricot kernels 北杏 to south apricot kernels 南杏. As far as I know, the north apricot kernels are medicinal and are less fragrant. South apricot kernels are less medicinal and more fragrant and hence both are traditionally used together in small quantities.
Approximate cost (CAD) $4
Ingredients
- 500 g Watercress (2 bunches)
- 500 g Carrots
- 2 Dried honey dates
- 10 g Northern apricot kernels , 北杏 (optional)
- 10 g Southern apricot kernels , 南杏 (optional)
- 80 g Rock sugar
- 4 tbsp Honey
- 2.5 L Water
Instructions
- Wash watercress and dry in colander
- Cut carrots to your preferred shape and size
- Rinse dried honey dates and apricot kernels
- Prepare 80 g rock sugar
The sweetness level for my recipe is mildly sweet. You may add more sugar if you like it sweeter 
- Bring 2.5 L water to a boil on high heat. Add all the ingredients except for the rock sugar and honey
- Bring to a boil. Add rock sugar and turn heat down to low, cover with lid and let it simmer for 45 minutes
- After 45 minutes, add 4 tbsp honey and serve hot or cold
