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My Chinese Herbal Tea Staple

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This is my go to Chinese herbal tea combo that I grew up with and now it's part of my daily wellness routine.  It's simple, warming and balanced with optional beauty enhancing ingredients.  I keep these on hand to brew teas that are comforting, flavorful and intentional.  Mix and Match to taste!
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Herbal Base Ingredients

 
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Add natural sweetness and warmth.  Almost every Chines herbal tea starts here.
Health benefits of Chinese red dates (jujubes)
 
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Traditionally used to support overall balance and vitality
Goji Berry Benefits backed by science
 
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Comforting, lightly sweet and used in warming and sweetening teas
Longan's Secret: Chinese Call Nature's Medicine
 
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Add heat and helps the tea feel grounding
Fresh Ginger VS. Dry Ginger Benefits: Which one is healthier

Optional Enhancement (Flavor & Depth)

This is to add more flavor and depth to your tea to make it more enjoyable

 
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Optional: If you want a touch of sweetness without overpowering the herbs
Rock Sugar
 
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Soft, nutty texture adds subtle sweetness.  Adds texture and mild floral note
6 Health Benefits of Lotus Seeds
 
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Put in when in season for best taste
Apples
 
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Pear for brightness and make sure it is in season
9 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Pears
 
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Soothing dry coughs, calming the mind, improving sleep, supporting lung and heart health, and aiding digestion
Lily Bulb – Chinese Herb Bai He 百合 -
 
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Help with menstrual issues like cramps, PMS, and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, while also supporting blood health and circulation
Organic Dried Dong Quai Root Slice, 3.5oz
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Collagen & Beauty Boosters

 
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Nourish the lungs, relieve dry coughs, and soothe respiratory issues. Improve moisture retention, reduce fine lines, and act similarly to hyaluronic acid for deeply hydrated, firm skin.
White Fungus: Benefits, Uses, and What to Know
 
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Improve moisture retention, reduce fine lines, and act similarly to hyaluronic acid for deeply hydrated, firm skin.
Peach Gum Jelly for Skin Health 16oz 天然桃 ...
 
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Bird’s Nest, a natural food source with diverse bioactive compounds, for example, contains 8%-12% Sialic Acid
Edible Bird's Nests: Nutrients, Benefits, Downsides