Lotus seed hearts have a bitter taste and a cold nature. They have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence, invigorating the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and clearing heat and eliminating vexation. They are an excellent medicine for clearing heat and relieving summer heat, making them very suitable for consumption in hot summer seasons. So what are the best combinations with lotus seed hearts for making tea?
Lotus Heart Licorice Tea
Ingredients:
2 grams of lotus seed hearts, 3 grams of licorice root.
Preparation:
Put the lotus seed hearts and licorice root into a teapot, pour boiling water over them, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking.
Effects: Clears heart fire, relieves heat, and eliminates vexation.
Lotus Heart Green Tea
Ingredients:
2 grams of lotus seed hearts, 3 grams of green tea leaves.
Preparation:
Put the lotus seed hearts and green tea leaves into a teapot, pour boiling water over them, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking.
Effects: Clears heat and eliminates vexation, clears heat and lowers fire.
Lotus Heart Bamboo Leaf Tea
Ingredients:
2 grams of lotus seed hearts, 3 grams of bamboo leaves.
Preparation:
Put the lotus seed hearts and bamboo leaves into a teapot, pour boiling water over them, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes before drinking.
Effects: Clears and drains heart fire, relieves vexation and nourishes the spirit.
Lotus Heart Coptis Tea
Ingredients:
Lotus seed hearts, coptis, honey (appropriate amount).
Preparation:
1. Grind coptis and lotus seed hearts into powder.
2. Take 8 grams of lotus seed heart and coptis powder, put it into a cup.
3. Pour boiling water and cover for 5 minutes, then add honey for flavoring.
Effects: Clears heat and dries dampness, purges fire and detoxifies.
Lotus Heart Honeysuckle Tea
Ingredients:
2 grams of lotus seed hearts, 5 grams of honeysuckle, rock sugar (appropriate amount).
Preparation:
1. Wash the lotus seed hearts and honeysuckle, put them into a cup.
2. Pour boiling water and steep for 8 minutes.
3. Add rock sugar to taste.
Effects: Clears heat and detoxifies, purges fire and relieves vexation.
Lotus Heart Goji Berry Tea
Ingredients:
3 grams of lotus seed hearts, 6 grams of goji berries.
Preparation:
1. Wash the goji berries and put them into a cup.
2. Add lotus seed hearts and pour boiling water.
3. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes, can be brewed multiple times.
Effects: Nourishes the kidneys and consolidates essence, nourishes the liver and brightens the eyes.
