Description
Red Bean and Peanut Five Red Blood Nourishing Dessert Soup 五红汤糖水 – is a classic Chinese tonic dessert soup. It gets its name from the five red‑coloured ingredients used.
A classic warming dessert soup, deeply red and naturally sweet. Packed with plant protein.
Five Red Dessert Soup (五红糖水) — A Warming Blood-Nourishing Classic
Five Red Dessert Soup is a traditional Chinese sweet soup made with red beans, peanuts, red dates, goji berries, and brown sugar. In TCM, it is a gentle, warming tonic used to nourish blood, boost Qi, support circulation, and restore a healthy glow. It is especially popular for women after menstruation, during postpartum recovery, or whenever fatigue, dull complexion, cold hands and feet, or low energy strike.
Served warm, this soup is a comforting, food-based way to support energy, circulation, and a rosy glow.
Who Is This Dessert Soup For ?
This soup is known for its health benefits, primarily nourishing Qi and Blood, strengthening the spleen, and warming the stomach. It’s perfect for :
· People with low energy or pale complexion (Qi and Blood deficiency), anemia, irregular menstrual periods, endocrine disorders, weak constitution.
· Women during postpartum recovery, and low breast milk supply.
· Anyone wanting a skin‑nourishing treat.
With regular consumption, you’ll notice a subtle, dewy glow from within—a simple and effortless way to nourish your body.
▫️ Morning : gently warms and soothes your stomach
▫️ Evening : relaxes and rejuvenates your skin
▫️ Post-period : replenishes and restores
▫️ Even great when you’re feeling hot and bothered
Ingredients
Red Bean, Peanut, Red Dates, Goji Berry & Brown Sugar.
Health Benefits
The famous “Red Bean and Peanut Five Red Blood Nourishing Dessert Soup” formula powerfully nourishes blood and boosts energy. Ideal for fatigue, anemia, and postpartum recovery. Goji berries also support liver and kidney health. Nourish Qi and Blood, Strengthens the spleen and warms the stomach, improves pale complexion, promotes healthy circulation.
· Red beans — Strengthen the spleen, drain dampness, and support healthy blood and fluid balance.
· Peanuts (red-skinned) — Nourish blood, tonify the spleen, and provide plant protein and healthy fats.
· Red dates — Nourish blood and Qi, support digestion, and calm the mind.
· Goji berries — Nourish the liver and kidneys, support eye health, and provide antioxidants.
· Brown sugar — Adds warming sweetness, harmonizes the soup, and provides gentle energy.
Recommended Usage
2–3 times weekly for general health maintenance may be sufficient as a gentle nourishing food therapy.
Precautions
- Avoid during acute illness : cold, flu, fever, sore throat, cough or infections.
- Damp-heat, bloating, or phlegm-damp constitution — Enjoy in moderation.
- Avoid during menstruation : Absolutely avoid taking it during your period, as its blood-circulating effect may increase bleeding. Even after your period ends, wait 2–3 days to ensure all blood has cleared.
- Beans and peanuts allergy : Avoid if allergic to peanuts and beans.
- High in sugar : People with diabetes or blood sugar concerns should limit or avoid it.
Consultation with a physician / healthcare professional is advised prior to consumption for pregnant women, those with diabetes, any ongoing medical conditions, known allergies, or individuals on medication, especially when you have underlying health conditions.
** Disclaimer : Not a substitute for medicine. Individual results may vary.
Cooking Instructions
Mini Pack : 1-2 servings
1. Soak the red beans and peanuts in advance. Rinse all ingredients.
2. Rinse all ingredients, place the soaked beans, peanuts, and red dates in a pot with 1000ml of water (adjust to your preference). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5hours, until all ingredients are soft and tender.
3. Once the beans are soft and tender, add the goji berries and brown sugar. Cook for another 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
· For extra creaminess : Mash some of the red beans against the side of the pot to release their starchy texture.
Regular Pack : 3-4 servings
1. Soak the red beans and peanuts in advance. Rinse all ingredients.
2. Rinse all ingredients, place the soaked beans, peanuts, and red dates in a pot with 1800ml of water (adjust to your preference). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 1.5hours, until all ingredients are soft and tender.
3. Once the beans are soft and tender, add the goji berries and brown sugar. Cook for another 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
· For extra creaminess : Mash some of the red beans against the side of the pot to release their starchy texture.
Optional
4. Turn off the heat, pour in the milk – optional (coconut milk or oat or almond or soy milk as substitute), cover to steep for 3 min and it’s ready to serve.
Tips
· Serve Hot : Soothing stomach, cooler days.
· Adjust the water amount to your liking – use less for a thicker, richer drink, or more for a lighter version.
· For extra creaminess : Mash some of the red beans against the side of the pot to release their starchy texture.
Optional – When Milk is Added for more creaminess, richness, extra protein, calcium, and skin-nourishing fats.
· Never boil the milk — just let it steep off-heat. No curdling, just ultra-creamy, silky perfection.
· Watching your calories? Use skim milk.
· For a richer flavour, use full-fat milk.
· Lactose intolerance / Dairy-free option : Swap with plant-based milk (oat, almond, soy or coconut) or no milk added.
