Description
Beat the sticky, sluggish feeling of summer with this classic Cantonese herbal tea trio. Crafted to cool you down, flush out toxins, and dry up that heavy dampness that clings to your body in hot weather, this blend tackles that fuzzy-headed, queasy, no-appetite feeling—so you can feel light, clear, and refreshed even on the swelteriest days.
Best for Summer-Heat Dampness invading the Exterior. Use when dealing with mild heatstroke, a heavy, foggy head, poor appetite in hot weather, low-grade fever with cloudy urine, or queasy nausea (without vomiting). This tea refreshes your spirit and restores your summer bounce.
Health Benefits
Clears summer heat, dries dampness, refreshes the mind, detoxifies the liver, brightens eyes, promotes urination, and reduces swelling.
· Prunella Vulgaris (Xia Gu Cao) : Cools liver heat, brightens eyes, and helps reduce puffiness, swelling.
· Chicken Bone Grass (Ji Gu Cao) : Clears liver heat, supports healthy liver function, and helps relieve jaundice-related discomfort.
· Moneywort / Gold Coin Grass (Jin Qian Cao) : Flushes out excess heat via urination, helps break down mineral buildup, and reduces swelling for an overall lighter, less bloated feeling.
Ingredients
Prunella Vulgaris (Xia Gu Cao), Abrus Cantoniensis /Chicken Bone Grass (Ji Gu Cao) & Lysimachia Christinae / Gold Coin Grass (Jin Qian Cao).
(夏枯草、鸡骨草、金钱草)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese cooling herbal tea (liang cha) is for people showing signs of internal heat. It’s not a daily drink, but a remedy for specific symptoms.
People & Symptoms Who May Benefit ?
These teas are suited for those with “heaty” symptoms caused by diet, weather, or lifestyle :
· Heaty symptoms caused by diet. (hot & spicy food, fried food)
· Heaty symptoms caused by weather especially during summer.
· Heaty symptoms caused by lifestyle. (constant late nights, poor sleep)
· Sore throat, bad breath, mouth ulcers, or dry cough.
· Acne/pimples, constipation, or yellow/dark urine.
· Red, dry, or painful eyes, headaches, or feeling irritable.
· Mild fevers from feeling hot, or a bitter taste in the mouth.
Consistency : 2–3 times a week.
Precaution
Cooling teas are not for everyone. Do not give to infants/toddlers without a practitioner’s advice . Avoid if pregnant, menstruating, or if you have a cold constitution (chilly limbs, poor appetite, loose stools).
· It should not be consumed if you have a cold, flu, cough, cold body constitution, a weak, cold spleen/stomach, women during menstruation and during a wind-cold type cold (exterior cold syndrome).
· Drinking too much overly chilled in the refrigerator herbal tea may trigger a cold-related cough (as it may become too cooling in nature)
· Pregnancy : Pregnant women should consult a healthcare professional before consuming herbal tea.
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.
Boiling Instructions
1. Rinse the herbal ingredients thoroughly.
2. Bring 2.5L of water to a boil, then reduce to low heat.
3. Add the rinsed herbs and simmer for 60 minutes.
4. Strain out all the herbs using a sieve, add a little rock sugar or honey to taste (Optional), according to your preference.
Tips
• The leftover herbs can be re-boiled for a second round.
• If you prefer a stronger brew, use less water – it’ll be more concentrated and the effects will be amplified.
• Don’t shorten the boiling time – letting it simmer for the full duration is key to drawing out all the flavors and benefits.
• May be sweetened with rock sugar / honey / stevia leaf etc or omit.
• Strain – enjoy it hot or chilled, both are fantastic!
