Olive Tea
Key Benefits:
Nourishes and moistens the lungs & throat
Ingredients:
Chinese Olive
Green Tea
Boat-fruited Sterculia Seed
Content: 20g x 5s
The tea is used primarily to nourish and moisten the lungs and throat, making it beneficial for respiratory health, especially in conditions related to dryness or irritation.
More information about the herbs & flowers in the tea:
1. Chinese Olive 乌榄:
Chinese Olive is traditionally used to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and soothe the throat. It is especially useful in conditions related to respiratory health.
Symptoms: Throat discomfort, cough, dry mouth.
2. Green Tea:
Green Tea has antioxidant properties, improves mental alertness, aids digestion, and has anti-inflammatory effects. It also supports lung health and can help clear heat from the body.
Symptoms: Fatigue, digestive issues, inflammation.
3. Boat-fruited Sterculia Seed:
This herb relieves throat inflammation and hoarseness and promotes vocal recovery. It also helps moisturise the lungs and relieve dry conditions affecting the respiratory system.
Symptoms: Hoarseness, dry cough, sore throat.
4. Rock Sugar:
Rock Sugar is commonly used to soothe the throat and lungs. It is often combined with herbal teas to enhance the flavour and aid in soothing irritated respiratory tissues.
Symptoms: Dry throat, cough, irritability.
General Precautions:
1. Moderation: Excessive consumption of sugar, even in herbal teas, should be avoided, particularly for those with diabetes or blood sugar concerns.
2. Allergic Reactions: Individuals with specific allergies to olives or tea leaves should exercise caution when consuming this tea.
Making Your Own Instant Health Tea
1. Steep one tea bag in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes. Extend the steeping time as needed for herbs in the form of seeds or roots.
2. The same tea bag can typically be used for 2–3 steeps.
3. No sugar is needed—enjoy the natural aroma of herbal tea.
Store in a dry & cool place. Refrigeration is recommended for prolonged storage.
