Recipe: Ginseng Tea


by Habeeb Salloum, May 17, 2003 | Destinations: China / Beijing

Besides being tasty, this tea is reputed to stimulate the cardiovascular system, raise hormonal levels in the blood, aid digestion and alleviate dysentery.

4 tsp. ground ginseng root
4 cups boiling water
2 Tbs. honey
1 tsp. pine nuts

Place ginseng in boiling water, then stir in honey. Pour in 4 serving cups. Garnish with e nuts and serve hot.

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