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Recipes with Honey

Angelica, Cistanche and Hemp Seed Tea (Dang Gui Rou Cong Rong Huo Ma Ren Tang)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, moistening the intestines, and supporting bowel regularity in those who are constitutionally weak

⏱ 70 min 2 bowls (1–2 servings)

Congee & Porridge

Lotus Seed Beauty Porridge (Lian Shi Mei Rong Geng)

traditionally used to nourish the skin, calm the mind, and support restful sleep

⏱ 90 min 2–3 bowls

Herbal & Flower Teas

Houttuynia Tea (Yu Xing Cao Tea)

traditionally used to clear lung heat, support recovery from cough with yellow phlegm, and promote urinary comfort

⏱ 35 min 2 bowls

Soups

He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Sheng Di, and Egg Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys to support hair health and skin radiance

⏱ 60 min 2 servings (or 1 person over 2 days)

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey Concentrate (Sang Shen Mi Zhi)

traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidneys to support vision, hair health, and regular digestion

⏱ 105 min 1 bottle (multiple daily servings)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Colored Chrysanthemum Honey Tea (Cai Ju Mi Cha)

traditionally associated with clearing liver heat, supporting eye comfort, and calming the mind

⏱ 10 min 1 cup

Herbal & Flower Teas

Rose, Jasmine, and Silk Tree Flower Tea

Traditionally used to ease emotional tension, lift mood, and support healthy liver qi flow

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Salt-Preserved Kumquat Tea

Traditionally used to soothe the throat, relieve hoarseness and ease thirst

1 jar (many servings over weeks or months)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Roselle, Apple and Raisin Honey Tea

Traditionally associated with supporting digestion, improving complexion and balancing blood lipids

⏱ 20 min 2 cups

Herbal & Flower Teas

Globe Amaranth and Verbena Flower Tea

traditionally used to calm wind-heat headaches and relieve tension

⏱ 12 min 1 pot (1–2 cups)

Home-Style Dishes

Hawthorn Fruit Syrup

Traditionally associated with improving appetite, easing food stagnation, and supporting menstrual regularity

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 1 small jar (about 30 tablespoons); take 1 tablespoon morning and evening

Home-Style Dishes

Honey and Dark Sugar Preserved Kumquat

Traditionally associated with soothing the throat, supporting digestion, and relieving cough

⏱ 1 hr 5 min 1 glass jar (keeps in refrigerator; steeping improves over 1 month)

Herbal & Flower Teas

Magnolia Bud, Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum Honey Tea

traditionally used to support nasal passage comfort, reduce sneezing, and relieve thick nasal discharge

⏱ 10 min 1–2 cups / 1 serving

Congee & Porridge

Water Chestnut and Job's Tears Congee

traditionally used to clear heat, support the spleen, ease dampness, and help reduce uric acid levels

⏱ 75 min 3–4 bowls

Congee & Porridge

Toasted Sour Jujube Seed & Arborvitae Seed Congee

traditionally associated with calming the mind, supporting restful sleep, and relieving anxious heart palpitations

⏱ 45 min 2 servings (morning and evening)

Home-Style Dishes

Hemp Seed Paste (Huo Ma Ren Hu)

traditionally used to moisten the intestines, ease constipation, and gently nourish a depleted constitution

⏱ 20 min 1 serving

Herbal & Flower Teas

Honeysuckle, Fresh Hawthorn and Honey Tea

Traditionally used to clear heat, relieve cold symptoms, and ease digestive sluggishness

⏱ 15 min 2 cups / 2 servings

Sweet Soups & Desserts

Fritillaria and Honey Steamed Pear

traditionally used to help soothe dry lingering coughs after illness

⏱ 70 min 1 serving

Home-Style Dishes

Mulberry Honey (Sang Shen Mi)

traditionally associated with nourishing blood, supporting antioxidant vitality, and promoting healthy digestion and complexion

⏱ 45 min 1 jar (about 20–25 servings of 1 tablespoon each)

Tonic Drinks & Waters

White Radish Honey Water

traditionally associated with soothing dry cough, dissolving phlegm, and easing a hoarse or sore throat

⏱ 5 hr 10 min 2–3 servings

Tonic Drinks & Waters

Snow Pear, Lily Bulb and Honey Drink

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, clear heat, and soothe a dry, persistent cough with yellow phlegm

⏱ 40 min 2–3 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Lavender & European Mint Tea with Honey

traditionally used to calm the mind, relieve tension headaches, ease anxiety, and support restful sleep

⏱ 8 min 1 cup

Home-Style Dishes

Honey-Glazed Steamed Lily Bulb

traditionally used to moisten the lungs and ease dry coughs

⏱ 20 min 1–2 servings

Herbal & Flower Teas

Apple Blossom Rose Honey Tea

traditionally associated with brightening skin tone and supporting hormonal balance

⏱ 10 min 1 teapot / 2 servings