Weilu-zhucha

4 servings

45 minutes

Weilu-Zhucha is a traditional Chinese tea that combines aromatic pu-erh with notes of fresh mint, lemon, and sweet-tart jujube berries. This drink has deep roots in Chinese tea culture, where pu-erh is known for its invigorating and cleansing properties. The addition of jujube gives the tea softness and fruity sweetness, while mint refreshes the taste. Brewed in a thermos, it gains richness and fullness. Weilu-Zhucha is perfect for winter evenings, warming the body and soul, as well as for summer heat, providing a sense of coolness. It is not only a delight for the taste buds but also a beneficial elixir that positively affects digestion and mood.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 10.7
• Proteins: 0.2g
• Fats: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 2.7g

Ingredients

• Boiling water: 2 l
• Puer tea: 40 g
• Lemon: 2 pc
• Fresh mint: to taste
• Ziziphus: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Bake jujube berries over the fire.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ziziphus: 50 g

2. Place them at the bottom of a 1.5–2-liter thermos.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ziziphus: 50 g

3. Send it there with pu-erh.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puer tea: 40 g

4. Then add mint and lemon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh mint:  to taste
   • Lemon: 2 pieces

5. Pour with boiling water and tightly close for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiling water: 2 l