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Herbal Teas

Tea as a daily act of self-care. Goji berry and chrysanthemum brighten the eyes, rose and aged tangerine peel soothe the mood, ginger and jujube warm the center, sour plum quenches summer thirst. Discover simple tea blends for your constitution and the seasons.

95 recipes total

Astragalus and Codonopsis Tea (Huang Qi Dang Shen Qing Cha)
Astragalus and codonopsis tea is a classic "number one qi-tonifying" tea with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus is known for "tonifying qi, rais…
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- fortify the spleen
- Moisten the lungs and generate fluids
- supplement the middle and benefit qi
- stabilize the exterior to stop sweating
- nourish Blood
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Red Date, Longan and Rose Tea
Red date, longan and rose tea is a classic wellness tea known for tonifying qi and blood, and calming the mind. Red dates, sweet and warm in nature, tonify the…
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- Tonify qi and nourish blood
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- soothe the liver and relieve depression
- Regulate menstruation and relieve pain
- Beautify and nourish the skin
- fortify the Spleen and nourish the Stomach
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Honeysuckle and Licorice Tea (Jin Yin Hua Gan Cao Cha)
Honeysuckle and licorice tea is a classic Chinese wellness tea known for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. Honeysuckle, cold in nature and sweet in…
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- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- relieve sore throat
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain.
- promote eruption and resolve sores
- Clear heat and relieve summer-heat
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Red Bean and Poria Tea (Chi Xiao Dou Fu Ling Cha)
Red bean and Poria tea is a classic Chinese wellness tea that strengthens the spleen, drains dampness, and reduces edema. Small red beans, neutral in nature wit…
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- Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness
- promote diuresis to reduce edema
- calm the heart
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- clear Heat and resolve Toxin
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Dried Tangerine Peel and Stir-Fried Coix Seed Tea (Chen Pi Chao Yi Mi Cha)
Dried tangerine peel and stir-fried coix seed tea is a classic Chinese wellness tea designed to strengthen the spleen, drain dampness, regulate qi, and transfor…
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- Fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness
- promote diuresis and drain dampness
- dry Dampness and transform Phlegm
- regulate qi and relieve stuffiness in the middle (chest and diaphragm)
- stop diarrhea
- Office Wellness
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Dried Snow Pear and Solomon's Seal Tea (Xue Li Gan Yu Zhu Cha)
Dried snow pear and Solomon's seal tea is a classic Chinese wellness tea designed to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, promote fluid production, and relieve dryne…
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- Enrich Yin
- Moisten the lung
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
- clear heat
- Resolve phlegm
- Nourish the complexion and moisten the skin
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Lily Bulb and Ophiopogon Tea (Bai He Mai Dong Tea)
Lily bulb and ophiopogon tea is a classic herbal tea that nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, clears the heart, and calms the mind. Lily bulbs, sweet in taste an…
- Herbal Teas
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- Enrich Yin
- moisten the lung and stop cough
- promote fluid production and quench thirst
- Clear the heart and calm the mind
- Benefit the Stomach and generate fluids
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
- Evening Wind-Down
Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Tea
Mulberry leaf and chrysanthemum tea is a classic herbal tea with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. Mulberry leaves, cold in nature, are known for dispersin…
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- Dispels wind and clears heat.
- clear the liver and brighten the eyes
- clear the lung and moisten dryness
- Calms the liver.
- Nourishes yin and suppresses yang.
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
Cassia Seed and Rose Tea
Cassia seed and rose tea is a classic health tea that combines the purging properties of Chinese herbs with the gentle nourishment of floral tea. Cassia seeds,…
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- clear the liver and brighten the eyes
- soothe the liver and relieve depression
- moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels
- Promote digestion and lower blood lipids
- Beautify and nourish the skin
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
- Morning Nourishment
Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea
Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea is a traditional Chinese herbal tea originating from the classic text Good Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine. Chrysanthemum, sl…
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- clear the liver and brighten the eyes
- Warms and tonifies the liver and kidneys.
- Nourishes yin and reduces fire.
- beautify the skin and delay aging
- Women's Wellness
- Recovery Meals
- Office Wellness
- Gathering & Sharing
- Afternoon Tea
- Morning Nourishment

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