Why Everyone in China Starts Their Morning With This Drink

Ingredients

• 100 grams Fresh Ginger Root (peeled and sliced thinly)
• 6 pieces Red Dates (Jujube) (pitted and sliced open)
• 1 tablespoon Goji Berries (rinsed)
• 1 piece Dried Orange Peel (broken into small strips)
• 4 cups Water (filtered)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Wash the ginger, peel it, and slice it thinly. Rinse the red dates, remove pits and cut them open. Rinse the goji berries and break the dried orange peel into small strips.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Water

   Add 4 cups of filtered water to the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Infuse the Herbs

   Once boiling, add the sliced ginger, opened red dates, goji berries, and orange peel. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered, for 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 90°C

4. Strain and Serve

   Remove the pot from heat. Strain the liquid into a bowl or cup, discarding the solids. Add honey if desired and stir.

   Time: PT2M

5. Quick Shortcut (Optional)

   If short on time, fill a clean hot water bottle with freshly boiled water, add the prepared ingredients, seal, and let steep for 5‑10 minutes before straining.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

35

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g