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Sweet Autumn Cooling (Liang Cha) Chinese Herbal Tea Mix

$22.50
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Sweet Autumn Cooling (Liang Cha) Chinese Herbal Tea Mix

Sweet Autumn Cooling (Liang Cha) Chinese Herbal Tea Mix

$22.50

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Made in USA

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What is this kit?

root + spring's Sweet Autumn Cooling Chinese Herbal Tea Mix (also called Liang Cha or Lerng Cha) could be considered the Chinese version of the American South's sweet tea, but with tremendous benefits for your body.

This blend features six different herbs that cool the body and replenish its fluids when they are depleted. Longan fruit (Long Yan Rou), for example, has a long tradition of being used as a beauty tonic for Chinese women at the Imperial Court, and is still used today to beautify skin, eyes, and nails.

Another note of interest: the tea is naturally sweet because of Luo Han Guo, or dried monkfruit, which is 300 times sweeter than sugar but comes in at zero on the glycemic index and has zero calories and zero carbs!... and thanks to Luo Han Guo's amazing health benefits of cough relief, colon cleansing, and weight loss, this Chinese herb has long been hailed as "the immortals’ fruit”.

This fresh herbal tea mix is made in small batches by root + spring. It is absolutely natural, with no additives or unlisted ingredients.

Made in USA.

100% adaptogenic - with no additives or preservatives - handcrafted in small batches to bring you the freshest herbs.
What are the benefits?

Which concerns is the classic herbal mix good for?

  • General immunity boost
  • Inflammation
  • Sore throats or coughs
  • Dehydration
  • Constipation
  • Heat stroke
  • Digestive distress

What are the key benefits?

  • Naturally sweet
  • Naturally cooling
  • Helps rehydrate the body inside out
  • Improves digestion
  • Drink hot or cold

What are the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) benefits?

  • Clears lung heat
  • Nourishes lung and spleen meridians
  • Replenishes fluids
How do I use this?

MAKES ONE PITCHER (8 cups). Brewing Instructions are included. Just a 2 minute prep time!

Note: Our Chinese herbal teas are considered food as medicine, far different from teabags. The herbs are to be slow simmered for the vitamins, antioxidant properties, and minerals to extract. This product will make an entire pitcher and should be enjoyed daily for a week to see effects. 

For maximum shelf life, please store in a cool, dry place (refrigerator's bottom shelf is okay).
What are the ingredients?
  • Dried Monkfruit (Luo Han Guo) - Luo han guo is well-known for its ultra sweet taste. Called the immortals' fruit, it has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb to nourish the lungs and throat and help promote "longevity". 
  • Baby Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) - Comprising only the young buds of chrysanthemum flowers, this natural coolant for the body is great for releasing stress that you're holding onto, which allows for focus and cooling of the body. Baby chrysanthemum boasts a sweeter and more concentrated tastes compared to the common chrysanthemum.
  • Dried Asian Pear (Ya Li) - The health benefits of Asian pears are plentiful. They can increase the body’s yin fluid and clear heat, cooling the body. These effects particularly relate to the lung and stomach organs and meridians.
  • Bitter Almonds (Bei Xing Ren) - These aren’t true almonds, but the kernels of several varieties of apricot that are grown specifically for their seeds. They cannot be eaten raw but are used specifically in Chinese medicine and, after boiled, release biochemicals that clear and nourish the lungs and intestines.
  • Sweet Almonds (Nan Xing Ren) - Sweet almonds are larger and functionally quite similar to the western almonds we commonly find in markets. Sweet almonds are tastier, and can help brighten and moisturize the skin and hair.
  • Dried Longan (Long Yan Rou) - High nutritional value, full of vitamins and contains active anti-aging ingredients. Helps to promote restful sleep, replenishing blood and Qi.

Frequently asked questions

What is Liang Cha?

Liang Cha, also called Lerng Cha, means cooling tea in Chinese. It is a traditional herbal brew made to cool the body and replenish fluids, especially in hot weather. Our Sweet Autumn Cooling mix is a naturally sweet version, a bit like the Chinese answer to Southern sweet tea, made from six herbs and fruits that are slow simmered into a pitcher.

What is Sweet Autumn Cooling tea traditionally used for?

In Chinese medicine this blend is said to clear Lung heat, nourish the Lung and Spleen meridians, and replenish fluids. People traditionally reach for it on hot days, when they feel dried out or overheated, when the throat feels scratchy, or as a gentle daily drink to support digestion and keep the body cool and hydrated from the inside out.

What is in the Sweet Autumn Cooling tea mix?

There are six ingredients. Dried monk fruit (Luo Han Guo), baby chrysanthemum buds (Ju Hua), dried Asian pear (Ya Li), bitter almond (Bei Xing Ren), sweet almond (Nan Xing Ren), and dried longan (Long Yan Rou). There are no additives, preservatives, or unlisted ingredients, and it is handcrafted in small batches in the USA by root + spring.

How do I brew Liang Cha at home?

Brewing instructions come in the package, and prep takes about 2 minutes. Unlike a teabag, these whole herbs are meant to be slow simmered in water so their minerals and other goodness fully extract. One mix makes a full pitcher of about 8 cups. You can drink it hot, or chill it in the fridge and serve it cold.

Why is this tea sweet without added sugar?

The sweetness comes from Luo Han Guo, or dried monk fruit, which is said to be around 300 times sweeter than sugar. Longan, Asian pear, and baby chrysanthemum round out the flavor, so the pitcher tastes gently sweet and floral with nothing added. Monk fruit has also been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to nourish the lungs and throat.

How long should I drink Sweet Autumn Cooling tea?

One mix makes a single pitcher, and we suggest enjoying it daily over about a week to get a feel for how it suits you. Chinese herbal teas are food as medicine, gentle and cumulative rather than instant. Store the dry mix in a cool, dry place, and the bottom shelf of the refrigerator works well.

Who should avoid this cooling herbal tea?

Bitter almond (Bei Xing Ren) should only be consumed after boiling, so always simmer the mix as directed and never eat the kernels raw. Skip it if you have a nut or apricot allergy. Because it is a cooling blend, people who run cold may want smaller amounts. Avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a practitioner advises it, and check with your doctor if you take prescription medicines.

Does Sweet Autumn Cooling tea have caffeine?

No. There are no tea leaves in this blend, only fruits, flowers, and kernels, so it is naturally caffeine free and fine to sip in the evening. In fact, longan is traditionally said to promote restful sleep while replenishing blood and Qi, which makes a warm cup a pleasant way to wind down.