The ingredients needed for Chinese red date (jujube) and ginger tea are red dates, ginger and brown sugar. When a Chinese woman sees this recipe, she will know it quickly. This is a recipe for women, especially those who are menstruating. Most Chinese women who have experienced menstrual cramps will consume a drink made from at least one of these ingredients.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these ingredients are all considered “warming” foods. Chinese people prefer hot or warm water to cold water, and when one is sick, he or she is told “drink more hot water.”

Health benefits of red date and ginger tea

Red dates have been recorded and popularized in China for their health-preserving effects. In Chinese medicine, red dates have the effect of replenishing blood, and ginger is considered a “hot” ingredient. When you drink a cup of hot ginger tea after being caught in the rain, you can feel your body gradually warming up, dispelling the “cold” in your body after being caught in the rain. In the same way, when you have menstrual cramps, warming your lower abdomen can effectively relieve cramping and pain.

The health benefits of jujube and ginger are well known to Western medicine as well, including fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and immune boosting properties. Chinese red date and ginger tea is a very healthy drink.

In Chinese medicine, brown sugar also has the effect of replenishing blood. Usually, when you don’t have other ingredients, you only need a portion of brown sugar and brew it with boiling water. A cup of hot brown sugar tea can quickly provide warmth for your menstrual period.

Chinese Red Date (Jujube) and Ginger Tea

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The ingredients needed for Chinese red date and ginger tea are red dates (jujube), ginger and brown sugar. When a Chinese woman sees this recipe, she will know it quickly. This is a recipe for women, especially those who are menstruating. Most Chinese women who have experienced dysmenorrhea will consume a drink made from at least one of these ingredients. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these ingredients are all considered "warming" foods. Chinese people prefer hot or warm water to cold water, and when one is sick, he or she is told "drink more hot water." The health benefits of jujube and ginger are well known to Western medicine as well, including antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and immune boosting properties.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 12

Total Time 15

Course Drinks

Cuisine Chinese Home Cooking

Servings

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

1 saucepan with lid
1 sharp kitchen knife

Ingredients

40 g jujubes aka Chinese red dates (10 pieces)
10 g ginger about 5 coin-sized slices
15 g brown sugar
300 ml water

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients
Remove the pits from the jujubes.
Add 300ml (10 ounces) of water to the pot, bring to a boil and add red dates, ginger and brown sugar.
40 g jujubes, 10 g ginger, 300 ml water, 15 g brown sugar
Cook over medium heat until brown sugar has dissolved. Turn off heat and cover pot with lid for 2 minutes.
Transfer to a cup and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Keyword ginger, jujube, red dates, sugar, brown

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Chinese Red Date (Jujube) and Ginger Tea

Health benefits of red date and ginger tea