Red Dates Ginger Tea (红枣姜茶)

Oohh... The weather here is getting cold. Average it's about 14 deg C in the day and it drops to 8-10 deg C in the night. Due to changes, my weak gastric isn't feeling well for the past two days, like kind of gastric flu (fully bloated with air), very uncomfortable. To ease this, I made some red dates ginger tea, which I used to drink very often. TG... It's worked! Feeling so much better now... *Whew!*

Ingredients:

• Old Ginger, Red dates, Water and Rock Sugar... (Quantities are based on personal preference and taste.)

Method:

1. Bring water to boil; Add ginger and red dates, cover the pot; Let keep boiling at high heat for half an hour then turn down to medium-low heat and boil for another 30 - 45 minutes. Lastly add in the rock sugar. Drink hot.

Notes to share: Red dates are Neutral in energy. Reinforces the middle burner and replenishes the vital energy. Nourishes the blood to soothe the nerves. This tea is good for women... Especially after monthly (AV = Auntie's Visit) ~ Lol... menstrual period, but not to drink immediately after the very day stops. Let the body rest for a few days (3 days or so). Also take note that the ginger and red dates added only after the water is boiling. HTHs...