At Lunar New Year banquets, someone always brews hawthorn after the feast. The tartness cuts through richness like a reset button.
Hawthorn is sour and warm — the sour flavor gathers and contains, and hawthorn in particular is traditionally used to support digestion of heavy, fatty foods.
Find these at Asian markets, Whole Foods, or via our Herb Grimoire.
Rinse hawthorn berries.
Simmer berries in water 10-12 minutes until deep red.
Strain and sweeten lightly if desired. Serve warm.
Sour and warming. Educational purposes only.
Deep ruby and lip-puckeringly tart, hawthorn berry tea is the traditional after-dinner companion for rich meals. A few dried berries, hot water, and five minutes.
The berry that tastes of all five flavors — and supports deep reserves.
The bedtime elixir: warm milk, cinnamon, honey, and a good night's sleep.
The silky, classic dessert soup that nourishes the Heart.