Chinese Red Date (Jujube) and Ginger Tea
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.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan with lid
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
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