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schedulePrepare in advance
Use kitchen scissors to cut 28g of Solomon's seal into small pieces for better flavor release when boiling.
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Hold the dry and firm Solomon's seal steadily while cutting to prevent scissors from slipping and injuring fingers.
Rinse the cut Solomon's seal in a bowl with clean water, drain, then refill with water to soak for 30 minutes until softened.
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Solomon's seal needs to be thoroughly soaked, otherwise sweetness and herbal essence will not be fully released during boiling.
Place 16g dried longan, 4g Fritillaria bulbs, and 3 dried figs into a bowl and rinse with water. Drain, then cut each fig in half using kitchen scissors.
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Cutting dried figs in half allows sweetness from inside to infuse better
leaving them whole weakens the flavor of the tea
Place 9g goji berries in a small bowl, rinse with clean water, drain, then add fresh water to soak for 5 to 10 minutes, set aside.
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Do not soak goji berries for too long to avoid excessive water absorption which leaches out nutrients and color.
Add the soaked Solomon's seal, 16g washed dried longan, 4g Fritillaria bulbs, and 3 halved dried figs into a ceramic pot, then pour in 1500ml water.
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Add the full 1500ml water at once, avoid adding cold water midway during boiling which degrades the tea quality.
Turn heat to medium-high to bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer gently for 50 minutes.
local_fire_departmentBring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 50 minutesWatch out
Watch closely when bringing to a boil over high heat to prevent liquid bubbles from overflowing the pot lid.
Steam inside is extremely hot when lifting the lid. Use a heat-resistant cloth or oven mitt to hold the lid knob to avoid steam scalds.
Carefully remove the lid with a heat cloth, add the soaked 9g goji berries, cover again, and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
local_fire_departmentSimmer on low heat for 10 minutesWatch out
Goji berries should only be boiled for 10 minutes near the end
boiling too long makes them sour and destroys nutrients
Turn off heat, open lid, and use a wooden ladle to scoop the rich golden Five Treasure Tea into small bowls to enjoy warm.
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Let the hot tea cool down slightly in the bowl to a comfortable temperature before drinking to avoid burning your mouth and throat.
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