Longan, Red Date & Goji Berry Tea
This version brings together dried longan, Chinese red dates, goji berries, and fresh ginger. Preparing a pot for a new parent can be a simple expression of care.
Ingredients
- 50 g dried longan flesh shells and pits removed
- 6–8 dried Chinese red dates (jujubes) pitted and cut into strips
- 15 g dried goji berries
- About 10 g fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1 liter water
- rock sugar optional
Instructions
- Rinse the dried longan, prepared red dates, goji berries, and ginger. Place them in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the tea is amber-colored and fragrant.
- Taste before adding the optional rock sugar; the dried fruit already gives the tea some sweetness.
- Remove the ginger slices and divide among cups. You can serve the softened longan, dates, and goji berries with the tea, or strain them out. Let cool to a comfortable drinking temperature before serving.
Notes
Use dried Chinese red dates, also called jujubes, rather than Medjool or other date-palm dates. This infusion contains no tea leaves. For a gentler flavor, use less ginger or add more water.
Shopping terms: dried longan flesh or meat; dried jujubes or Chinese red dates; goji berries. Look for these at Asian grocery stores or online.