3 Jujube (red dates) tea recipes for sleep. Which one suits you? What recipe is not for sleep? 安眠红枣茶

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Red Dates (Jujube) (fresh if possible; remove pits for the pear recipe, keep pits for the longan‑goji recipe)
• 1 medium Korean Pear (Asian Pear) (use Korean or Asian pear for cooling effect; can substitute Bartlett pear but flavor differs)
• 10 pieces Longan Fruit (fresh or dried, rinsed; adds warming and sweet flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Goji Berries (dried, rinsed before use)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (optional, adds sweetness and soothing properties)
• 1.5 liters Water (filtered or clean tap water)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Jujubes

   Rinse all 20 red dates. For the pear recipe, remove the pits from 10 dates and cut them into small pieces. For the longan‑goji recipe, keep the pits in the remaining 10 dates.

   Time: PT10M

2. Soak the Jujubes

   Place the prepared jujubes in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Let them soak for 10–15 minutes until softened.

   Time: PT15M

3. Make Plain Jujube Paste (Variation 1)

   Transfer the soaked jujubes (including skins) to the blender. Add a splash of fresh water and blend until a thick but pourable paste forms. Adjust water as needed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Store the Paste

   Sterilize a glass jar, spoon the paste into it, seal tightly, and refrigerate. The paste keeps for up to one week.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare the Pear

   While the jujubes are soaking, wash the pear, core it, and cut into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

6. Boil Water for Tea

   In the saucepan, bring 1.5 L of water to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

7. Simmer Jujube‑Pear Tea (Variation 2)

   Add the pit‑removed jujubes and the pear pieces to the boiling water. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 90°C

8. Continue Simmering

   Lower the heat further and let the mixture simmer for an additional 40 minutes to concentrate flavors.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 80°C

9. Add Sweetener

   Remove the pot from heat. Stir in honey to taste, if desired.

   Time: PT5M

10. Strain and Serve (Variation 2)

    Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into cups. Enjoy warm before bedtime.

    Time: PT5M

11. Simmer Jujube‑Longan‑Goji Tea (Variation 3)

    Using a clean saucepan, bring 1.5 L water to boil. Add the remaining 10 jujubes (with pits), rinsed longan pieces, and goji berries. Simmer high heat for 20 minutes, then low heat for 40 minutes.

    Time: PT1H

    Temperature: 90°C

12. Strain and Serve (Variation 3)

    Strain the tea into cups. Optionally sweeten with a small amount of honey if desired.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

2 g