Snow Fungus & Pear Sweet Soup
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Teas & Drinks
Red Date & Ginger Warming Tea
A naturally sweet, spicy tea for cold days — red dates and longan simmered with fresh ginger and a little brown sugar. No caffeine, deeply comforting.
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Ingredients
- red dates, torn and pitted
- dried longan
- fresh ginger
- brown sugar (optional)
- water
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💡 Kitchen tip
Add a clove and a small piece of cinnamon stick for extra warmth.
Steps
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Rinse the dates and longan; tear the dates so their sweetness releases quickly.
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Place all ingredients except sugar in a pot with cold water.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
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Stir in brown sugar to taste, strain into cups, and eat the softened fruit if you like.
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