Five-Bean Clearing Fire Herbal Tea

A traditional Chinese herbal infusion made from five distinct local bean varieties and licorice, designed to clear internal heat and balance the body during warm weather.

Ingredients

• 1 portion traditional Chinese soybeans with a belly
• 1 portion old-variety kidney-type black beans
• 1 portion domestic mung beans
• 1 portion adzuki or rice beans
• to taste dried licorice root
• as needed water
• optional brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1Prepare and Sort the Beans

   

   Take the pre-packaged mixture of various traditional local Chinese bean varieties and pour them from the plastic bag into a clean white bowl for soaking.

   Tip: Ensure you use the correct traditional local bean varieties as mixing them up can affect the results.
2. 2Wash and Soak the Beans

   

   Pour water directly from the tap into the white bowl containing the mixed beans to thoroughly wash and begin soaking them.

   Tip: Washing helps clean the beans properly before they are drained and cooked.
3. 3Drain the Soaked Beans

   

   Carefully pour the soaked beans and water from the white bowl into a white strainer basket to completely drain the excess water.

   Tip: Ensure all excess water is drained out before transferring the beans to the cooking pot.
4. 4Transfer Beans to Pot

   

   Take the drained mixed beans from the strainer basket and transfer them directly into a traditional earthenware cooking pot placed on the stove.

   Tip: Using a traditional earthenware pot helps maintain the ideal cooking environment for medicinal bean soups.
5. 5Add Water to the Pot

   

   Pour fresh water from a glass pitcher into the earthenware pot that already contains the prepared mixed beans.

   Tip: Make sure to add an adequate amount of water for boiling the bean tea soup.
6. 6Add Dried Licorice Root

   

   Add pieces of dried licorice root into the earthenware pot along with the prepared beans and fresh water to help balance and naturally sweeten the broth.

   Tip: Licorice root pairs with the five beans to help transform the heat of the five viscera.
7. 7Simmer the Bean Herbal Tea

   

   Place the earthenware pot filled with the five beans, licorice, and water onto the stove burner, cover with the lid, and bring the contents to a simmer to cook the ingredients.

   Tip: Make sure to use an earthenware pot if possible to get the best herbal infusion effect.
8. 8Check the Simmering Broth

   

   Remove the lid from the earthenware pot to check on the herbal soup as it actively simmers and bubbles on the stove burner.

   Tip: Keep an eye on the heat level to prevent the herbal broth from boiling over.
9. 9Pour the Herbal Tea into Thermos Flasks

   

   Pour the freshly brewed, hot dark herbal tea broth directly from the cooking pot into insulated thermos flasks for storage and daily consumption.

   Tip: Remember to drink in small portions throughout the day, not exceeding 100 milliliters per serving and 500 milliliters total daily.

Storage & Reheating

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