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Winter melon tea is not only a refreshing beverage for the whole family, but it also helps alleviate mouth heat and skin irritations in children. Making winter melon tea is simple, requiring just a bit of time, and you'll have a fantastic homemade drink. Discover how to brew deliciously sweet and cooling winter melon tea in this article!
1. Making Cooling Winter Melon Tea
First, PasGo will share with you the simplest recipe for making winter melon tea.
1.1. Gathering Ingredients
- Winter melon (about 0.5 – 1 kg) (note: choose mature green winter melon for better flavor)
- Pandan leaves
- Coriander
- Chinese licorice
- Sugar and salt
Simple Recipe for Making Winter Melon Tea
1.2. Steps to Prepare Winter Melon Tea
- Wash the winter melon thoroughly, no need to peel, then cut into small pieces and rinse again with water. For better flavor, choose mature winter melon instead of green ones.
- Put the winter melon and 3 liters of water in a pot, then add Chinese licorice. When the winter melon is almost cooked, you can add coriander and pandan leaves to the pot, continue simmering over low heat until the winter melon is completely cooked. Then, remove the winter melon from the water.
- Use a juicer to extract all the juice from the winter melon. Strain the winter melon juice through a sieve to remove residue and ingredient husks.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. You can skip this step if you prefer a refreshing taste!
- Finally, strain the juice and enjoy. You can pour the juice into a glass bottle for storage and use within about 3 days after cooking.
2. Making Chia Seed Winter Melon Tea
Chia seeds are highly favored by the community for their health benefits, and kids also love these seeds. Combining winter melon juice with chia seeds is a simple recipe that not only cools the body but also supports skin beauty. Let's explore how to make refreshing and liver-cooling winter melon tea with chia seeds below!
2.1. Gathering Ingredients
- The ingredients needed to prepare winter melon tea combined with chia seeds include:
- Winter melon (about 0.5 - 1kg)
- Chinese licorice and Monk fruit: available at traditional Chinese medicine stores
- Chia seeds
- About 10 pandan leaves, one piece of sugarcane
- Sugar
Refreshing and Skin-Beautifying Winter Melon Chia Seed Tea
2.2. Steps to Prepare Winter Melon Chia Seed Tea
- Preparation process: Firstly, wash the winter melon thoroughly and cut it into small chunks, about 2cm in length. Next, wash the sugarcane, halve it, and cut into small chunks, then lightly crush. Monk fruit and Chinese licorice are finely crushed.
- Place all the ingredients in a pot with 3 liters of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours. Then, add pandan leaves to the pot to infuse fragrance.
- Next, continue simmering for another 30 minutes, then strain out the ingredients to extract the liquid. Add an appropriate amount of sugar and stir well.
Soak the chia seeds in warm water until they evenly expand. When serving, pour the winter melon juice into a glass, add ice and chia seeds.
3. Making Winter Melon Basil Seed Drink
With just a few simple steps, you'll have a refreshing glass of winter melon basil seed drink, with a delightful flavor that kids love. Let's dive in!
3.1. Gathering Ingredients
- To make this dish, you'll need half a winter melon, weighing about 0.5kg
- Basil seeds
- Monk fruit
- Barley grass
- Rock sugar
Refreshing and Detoxifying Winter Melon Basil Seed Drink for Summer
3.2. Steps to Prepare Winter Melon Basil Seed Tea
- Wash the winter melon and cut it into small pieces.
- Also, wash other ingredients such as barley grass, monk fruit, and soak the basil seeds in water.
- In a pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil, then add the winter melon, barley grass, monk fruit, rock sugar, and other ingredients.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. When the color of the water darkens and the winter melon becomes soft, strain out the liquid. You can add more water to the pot and continue boiling to extract all the nutrients.
- When serving, add sugar and ice according to your taste. Also, add the basil seeds to add flavor to the tea.
- With just these simple steps, you can create a delicious and nutritious winter melon tea.
4. How to Make Dried Winter Melon Tea
Whenever your child has mouth sores or heat rash due to the heat, and it's not winter melon season, you can dry winter melon and brew tea whenever you need.
4.1. Gathering Ingredients
Prepare 2 - 3 winter melons, depending on how much you want to dry for later use.
4.2. Steps to Prepare Dried Winter Melon Tea
Below are the steps to create delicious dried winter melon slices for brewing amazing tea:
Dried winter melon tea can be used all year round
- Wash the winter melon and let it drain for about 20 minutes.
- No need to peel, use a sharp knife to thinly slice the winter melon.
- Arrange the slices on a tray or rack, ensuring they are not stacked on top of each other for even drying. Place them under the sunlight.
- Dry the winter melon for about 2-3 days until completely dried. Then, roast them over a large flame to enhance dryness and flavor.
- Once the winter melon is completely dried, you have the ingredient for making winter melon tea. Store the dried melon slices in a glass jar or cool place to prevent moisture and mold.
- When needed, add some dried winter melon slices to a cup, pour boiling water over them, and brew like regular tea.
- That way, you can enjoy delicious winter melon tea brewed from homemade dried melon slices.
In the early days of summer, winter melon tea is not only a great choice for detoxifying the body but also helps to replenish energy. Hopefully, after these shared tips, you now know how to make delicious, sweet, and refreshing winter melon tea. Wishing you success!
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