Major Cold · Tea break · Damp-Heat
Monk fruit and chrysanthemum tea
Naturally sweet monk fruit with chrysanthemum — no sugar needed, ideal after fried festive food.
- 15 min
- Serves 2
- Simmer
- Easy
CoolingClears heatSoothes the throat
Why it suits you: Damp-heat types overdo fried food and sweets at New Year, leading to sore throats and spots. Monk fruit clears heat and chrysanthemum soothes the liver.
Method
Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min- 1Crack the monk fruit.
- 2Bring to the boil with the water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3Turn off the heat, add the chrysanthemum and steep for 5 minutes.
- 4Strain and serve.
Cautions
- Cool in nature — go easy with a cold stomach.
Chef's tips
- Half a monk fruit is enough for a whole pot.
The TCM view
Monk fruit is sweet and cool, clearing heat and soothing the throat; chrysanthemum is slightly cold, clearing heat.
