Two ingredients, zero fuss. Goji and red dates in hot water make a sweet, restorative tea that belongs on every desk.
Goji & Date Tea
The tea I make on days when the screen has won.
Why This Elixir Works
Sweet goji nourishes the Liver and eyes; sweet red dates nourish the Spleen and build blood. A simple, gentle pick-me-up.
Earth element · Sweet phase of the five-flavor cycle
Ingredients
- Dried goji berries 1 tbsp
- Red dates 3 pieces (slit)
- Hot water 1.5 cups
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The Refining Process
- Step 1
Place goji and slit red dates in a mug.
- Step 2
Cover with just-off-boil water.
- Step 3
Steep 8 minutes. Refill once or twice.
Alchemist's Note
Educational purposes only.
Goji & Date Tea
Earth 土- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1 large mug
- Ingredients
- 3
- Steps
- 3
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