Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Ginger Mint Green Tea

Clearing Heat

Ingredients:
3 ounces Ginger, sliced
1 cup Mint Leaves
6 bags Green Tea
½ cup Honey
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
6 cups Water

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over high heat, combine ginger and water and bring to a boil


2. Remove from heat and add mint and tea bags


3. Cover pot and let steep for 15 minutes


4. Strain liquid into a large pitcher or other container.


5. Add honey and lemon juice and stir


6. Leave out until it has cooled to room temperature or refrigerate


7. Serve

Actions/Indications/Functions
o Clears heat
o Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach to aid in digestion
o Soothe the Liver
o Ease thirst