Luo Han Mi Zhao Cooling Tea

A concoction of refreshing Cooling Tea for a hot humid day or to dispel the "heatiness" within your body. This is unlike other cooling teas which are bitter because of the addition of Mi Zhao (Honey Dates) into the drink. Luo Han Cooling Tea is already not bitter on its own, and Mi Zhao enhances the taste by sweetening it a little and suitable for diabetics. (My Mom is a diabetic and very strict about her diet but she drinks this with no complaints)

Luo Han Guo has a mild natural sweet taste and is commonly used with other chinese medicinal herbs to treat cough and sore throat as it moistens the lungs, eliminates phlegm, stops cough, and promotes bowel movements of the intestine which can induce a mild laxative effect.

This recipe makes a rather concentrated brew and isn't diluted which then dispels heatiness more effectively. Kid-friendly because it's sweet tasting.

Ingredients:

2-3 Dried Luo Han Guo (Broken & Crushed)
1/2 cup Mi Zhao (Honey Dates)
Water

Directions:

Rinse the Luo Han Guo and Mi Zhao in water. Break and crush the Luo Han Guo and place both ingredients in a large pot. Fill with water and cover with lid, simmer on medium-low heat for at least 3-4 hours.

Can be drunk chilled or warm. If you are nursing a cough, consume it warm.