Herbal Teas
Dried Fig & Goji Berry Tea (Wuhuaguo Gouqi Cha)
Dried Fig & Goji Berry Tea is a classic wellness tea originating from folk remedies. Dried figs are sweet in taste and neutral (or slightly cool) in nature, entering the Lung, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians, known for clearing heat, generating fluids, strengthening the spleen, and moistening the lungs. Goji berries are sweet in taste and neutral in nature, entering the Liver, Kidney, and Lung meridians, known for nourishing the liver and kidneys, and improving vision. Together, the refreshing sweetness of figs and the rich flavor of goji berries blend into a sweet, mellow, and soothing tea. It achieves the effects of nourishing the liver, improving vision, nourishing yin, moistening dryness, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and strengthening the spleen and stomach – an ideal daily wellness tea for soothing throat discomfort and eye fatigue.
Main Ingredients
- Dried figs 10-15g
- Goji berries (wolfberries) 5-10g
- Rock sugar to taste
- Honey to taste
Steps
Rinse 2-3 dried figs (about 10-15g) and cut or tear into 3-4 small pieces to release active compounds. Rinse 10-15 goji berries (about 5-10g).
Put the prepared figs and goji berries into a teacup or thermos. Pour freshly boiled water (about 300-500ml) over the ingredients. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. If using a thermos, steep for 1 hour for richer flavor.
Add rock sugar to taste, or add honey after the tea cools to warm. Consume 1 dose daily, drinking frequently as tea. Finally, chew and eat the figs and goji berries.
TCM Notes
Dried Figs: Rich in amino acids (18 known types, 10 essential for the human body), vitamins A and C, and selenium (selenium content is 100 times that of edible mushrooms and 400 times that of garlic), also containing fructose, glucose (about 20%), lipase, and protease. Known for clearing heat, generating fluids, strengthening the spleen, and detoxifying, they help relieve sore throat, dry cough with hoarseness, and constipation due to intestinal heat. Goji Berries (Wolfberries) : Rich in polysaccharides, β-carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Known for nourishing the liver and kidneys, and improving vision, they help with dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, and eye strain caused by liver-kidney deficiency. Synergistic Effect: Figs are cooling and clear internal heat; goji berries nourish yin and tonify the kidneys. Together, they achieve the effects of generating fluids, clearing heat, moistening the lungs, relieving cough, nourishing the liver, and improving vision. This tea is very low in calories and rich in various vitamins and trace elements – a nourishing wellness tea.
Suitable for：Those with dry mouth, dry throat, and hoarseness Those with yin deficiency dry cough, dry cough with little phlegm, and lung dryness Those with eye strain, dry and sore eyes, and visual fatigue (especially suitable for computer and phone users) Those with poor appetite and indigestion in need of spleen-strengthening and appetite stimulation Diabetes patients (fig water extract has been shown to have auxiliary blood sugar-lowering effects) General population for daily wellness, nourishing yin and moistening dryness
Not suitable for：Those with Spleen-Stomach Cold Deficiency – figs are cooling in nature and may worsen abdominal cold pain and diarrhea Those with diarrhea or loose stools – may worsen symptoms Those with hypotension – use with caution Those with colds or fever – avoid during illness Those with kidney yin deficiency with internal heat or prone to上火 (excessive internal heat) – goji berries are slightly warming; excessive consumption may cause上火 Those allergic to figs or goji berries
