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Luffa Tea from Dried Sponge Gourd
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Luffa Tea from Dried Sponge Gourd
Laura Chen
1
5 Minuten
10 Minuten
5
Chinese
Drinks
Sī guā chá, also known as gourd tea, is a traditional Chinese drink valued for its refreshing and health-promoting properties. This simple recipe uses dried luffa gourd, which Chinese medicine uses to reduce heat and regulate moisture in the body.
Ingredients
- 10 g dried luffa gourd (sī guā)
- 1 liter water
- Honey or sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the dried luffa gourd thoroughly under running water.
- Bring the water to a boil in a pot.
- Add the rinsed luffa gourd to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the gourd for 10 minutes.
- Pour the tea through a fine strainer into a teapot or straight into tea glasses.
- Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
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