Herbal & Flower Teas
Black Mulberry, Goji and Black Bean Tea
Traditionally used to nourish blood and support youthful hair and skin
Why people make this tea
Dried mulberries come in white, black and red, and Bro Niu always points people toward the black ones — they carry the most anthocyanins and the strongest antioxidant character. In the food-therapy tradition, black mulberry is used to nourish yin and blood and to moisten dryness, the sort of support associated with easing dizziness and premature greying that trace back to under-nourished liver and kidney. Paired with goji, black bean, lotus seed and red date, it makes a gentle, dark, faintly sweet tea.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Suits those wanting to support healthy, lustrous hair and skin, or who feel a little run-down with poor colour.
- Gentle for general use. If you are pregnant or managing a condition, check with your own practitioner first.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Black mulberry (sang shen): Traditionally used to nourish yin and blood and moisten dryness; associated with easing premature greying and dizziness.
- Goji berry (gou qi zi): Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidney.
- Black soybean (hei dou): Traditionally associated with supporting the kidney and dark, healthy hair.
- Lotus seed (lian zi) and red date (hong zao): Traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and nourish blood.
Ingredients (2–3 bowls)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dried black mulberries | ~19 g (5 qian) | Rinse |
| Goji berries | ~11 g (3 qian) | Rinse |
| Lotus seeds | ~19 g (5 qian) | Rinse |
| Black soybeans | ~38 g (1 liang) | Rinse |
| Red dates | 5 | Pitted |
Method
- Soak and rinse the ingredients separately; pit the red dates.
- Add everything to 6 bowls of water and simmer for 40 minutes, reducing to 2–3 bowls. Serve.
Bro Niu’s tips
This tea is traditionally taken to support against anaemia-type tiredness, greying, hair fall and dull, blotchy skin. Taken regularly it is said to help the complexion look brighter and more luminous, and to ease dizziness linked to insufficient liver qi.
Published January 31, 2026 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
