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Ba Bao Cha (八宝茶): Chinese Eight Treasure Tea
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Ba Bao Cha (八宝茶): Chinese Eight Treasure Tea
Laura Chen
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5 Minuten
10 Minuten
Chinese
Drinks
Ba Bao Cha, also called eight treasure tea, is a traditional Chinese drink made from a blend of eight different ingredients. In China people drink it as much for its traditional health reputation as for its taste. You can serve it hot or cold, in any season.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp green tea leaves
- 2 tbsp dried chrysanthemum flowers
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 2 tbsp red dates (jujubes), pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp lotus seeds
- 2 tbsp dried longan
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
- Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the green tea, chrysanthemum flowers, goji berries, red dates, lotus seeds, longan, raisins and walnuts to the boiling water.
- Lower the heat and simmer the tea for 10 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a fine strainer into a teapot or straight into cups.
- Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
- Serve warm, or chill it and serve cold for a refreshing version.
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