DIY Weight loss Tea with Two Ingredients
DIY Weight loss Tea with Two Ingredients is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 1. 50 calories per serving. Recipe by Kathyhealthtips on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $0.80 total, $0.80 per serving
Ingredients
- 20 g Red Beans (Dried adzuki beans, rinsed and soaked overnight)
- 5 pieces Chinese Dates (Dried jujube dates, optional for warmth)
- 2.5 cups Water (Filtered water, used for soaking and cooking)
Instructions
Measure and Rinse Beans
Weigh 20 g of dried red beans, rinse them under cold water, and place them in a bowl.
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Soak Overnight
Cover the beans with enough water to submerge them and let soak for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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Drain and Discard Soaking Water
After soaking, pour the water through a strainer and discard it.
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Combine Beans, Dates, and Water
Place the soaked beans and, if desired, 5 pieces of Chinese dates into the saucepan. Add 2–3 cups of fresh water.
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First Boil
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, then turn the stove off.
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Temperature: 100°C
Steep for 30 Minutes
Cover the pot and let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the beans and dates to release their nutrients.
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Second Boil
After the steep, bring the liquid to a boil again for a minute, then turn off the heat.
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Temperature: 100°C
Serve
Pour the hot decoction into a cup and sip throughout the day. Do not add sugar or juice.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie, Whole-Food
Last updated: April 19, 2026






