Red Date, Longan and Rose Tea

Main Ingredients

• Red dates (pitted) 3-5 pcs
• Dried longan flesh 10-15g (about 4-6 pcs)
• Dried roses 5-8 buds 5-8 buds
• Goji berries 5-10g
• Water 300-500ml 300-500ml
• Rock sugar or honey to taste to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the red dates, remove the pits, and slice them. Shell the longans. Quickly rinse the dried roses and goji berries to remove surface dust.

   

2. Quick brewing method: Place all ingredients into a cup and pour in boiling water (or 80-90°C hot water). Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes. Can be re-brewed 2-3 times. Decoction method (more potent): Place the red dates and longans into a pot with 500ml of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the roses and goji berries 3 minutes before turning off the heat, and let them steep in the residual warmth.

   

3. When the tea cools to about 50℃-60℃, add rock sugar or honey to taste.

   

4. Drink 1-2 cups per day as a tea substitute, warm. It is recommended to consume after meals to avoid irritating an empty stomach. Best consumed during autumn and winter for warming nourishment.

   

TCM Notes

Tonifying qi and nourishing blood (core benefit): Red dates and longans are rich in iron, providing raw materials for hemoglobin regeneration. Together, they promote hematopoiesis, improving anemia, pale complexion, and fatigue. Calming the mind and improving sleep (core benefit): Longans nourish the heart and calm the mind; red dates nourish heart blood and calm the spirit; roses soothe the liver and relieve depression. Together, they effectively relieve insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, and nervous tension. Soothing the liver, relieving depression & regulating menstruation: Roses move qi, relieve depression, and harmonize blood, easing chest tightness and emotional distress caused by liver qi stagnation. Red dates and longans tonify qi and blood, supporting menstrual health. Beautifying & antioxidant: Red dates are rich in vitamins C and B; roses contain vitamin C and polyphenols, which scavenge free radicals and brighten the skin. Strengthening the spleen, warming the stomach & body: Longans and red dates are warm in nature, warming the stomach and relieving pain, improving poor appetite and bloating caused by spleen-stomach deficiency-cold.

Suitable for：Those with qi-blood deficiency – pale or sallow complexion, pale lips and nails Those with insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, or neurasthenia Those with depression, irritability, or high work stress Women with irregular menstruation, menstrual pain, or postpartum weakness Those with cold constitution – cold hands and feet, intolerance to cold Those needing warming nourishment during autumn and winter

Not suitable for：Pregnant and breastfeeding women (Use with caution or avoid!): Roses have blood-activating effects; longans are warm and may cause fetal heat – pregnant women should exercise caution or avoid. Women during menstruation (Use with caution): The blood-activating effect of roses may increase menstrual flow – those with heavy flow should pause during their period. Those with heat constitution or excess internal heat (Avoid!): Red dates, longans, and roses are all warming in nature – they may worsen symptoms of internal heat such as dry mouth, mouth ulcers, and constipation. Those with constipation (Use with caution): Roses contain tannins that may constrict the intestines; longans are warm – excessive consumption may worsen constipation. Diabetics (Control portion size): Red dates and longans are high in sugar – reduce the amount of red dates, avoid added sugar, and strictly control portion size. Those with acute inflammation (Avoid!): Such as colds, fevers, or sore throats – warming tonics may worsen the condition. Those allergic to roses, longans, or red dates (Avoid).