The Soup Queen

This is a nourishing tea/sweet dessert soup recipe I picked up from a recipe book which I bought a few weeks ago. It’s decidedly simple and easy to make – that’s why it makes a great introduction to 2007 – it is in fact the first post of the year. I would call this a nourishing drink because the three main ingredients (see title above) are good for building blood, regenerating Qi and beneficial to the eyes. This can be served on its own, as an afternoon drink (please serve it warm) or after a lovely dinner to clear the palate. Here’s how you make this tea/sweet soup which serves 4 persons easily: Red Dates, Longan and Medlar Seeds Tea * 8 large red dates, pitted * 2 tablespoons of medlar seeds/boxthorn seeds, rinsed and soaked in water for 10 minutes and then drained * 10 dried longans, washed * 4-6 small cubes of rock sugar * 1 liter of water Method: Bring a liter of water to boil in a pot. Add all ingredients and let it come back to a boil f...