Bentong Ginger Drink Paste

Bentong Ginger Drink Paste

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This is a ready to mix and drink Tea Paste.  The herbal ingredients can be obtained from the local Chinese Medical Shop. Genuine Bentong Ginger may not be easily available though it is known for its potency. 

If you are interested, here is the recipe:

125g bentong ginger, cleaned & cut

20 pieces red dates, clean & seeds removed

50g dried longan

50g wolfberry, washed

1 cup water

200g organic brown sugar

1. Blend together Ginger, red dates, longan & water
2. Pour into a pot and cook over low to medium heat 
3. Stir often and cook until quite dry
4. Add sugar and continue cooking until it thickens
5. Add wolfberry & allow to cook awhile
6. Let cool before storing 

To drink:

Just add 1 or 2 heaped tea spoon into hot water, stir and drink.