June 12, 2013

Chilled Hibiscus Tea / Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Fú Róng Hūa)

hibiscus flowers

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cup of Jamaica (Hibiscus) Flowers
  • 3 cups of water
  • 4 cups of water to make 2 quarts of the final drink
  • 3/4 cup of coconut palm sugar or 1/2 cup honey
  • Ice cubes

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February 2, 2012

Green Tea Cookies

Green Tea, Camellia sinensis, is a cold and bitter leaf that can be used for cooking in powdered form.  It's medicinal benefits include:
  • Clearing Heat & Harmonizing the stomach (digestive issues, hiccups, etc.)
  • Dispeling Dampness
  • Clears the head (headache)
  • Modern Research show an antineoplastic effect
  • Modern Research demonstrates its ability to decreases cholesterol
  • Ingredients:

    • 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
    • 5 oz. unsalted butter, cut into cubes
    • 1 3/4 cups brown rice flour
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp. matcha (powdered green tea)
    • 1 cup unrefined sugar (for coating)
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