{"id":653,"date":"2026-05-02T08:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T08:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalmedicinehk.com\/%e5%a4%8f%e5%a4%a9%e7%84%a1%e8%83%83%e5%8f%a3%ef%bc%9f%e6%8e%a8%e4%bb%8b3%e6%ac%be%e6%b6%88%e6%9a%91%e7%a5%9b%e6%bf%95%e6%b9%af%e6%b0%b4%e8%8c%b6%e9%a3%b2-%e7%94%a8%e5%88%b0%e8%87%aa%e5%ae%b6\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T12:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:44:47","slug":"summer-soup-and-tea-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalmedicinehk.com\/en\/653\/","title":{"rendered":"No Appetite in Summer? 3 Cooling Soup and Tea Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong summers are hot and humid. If you often feel tired, lose your appetite, or even experience water retention, it may be a sign of excess dampness rather than illness. Instead of relying on iced drinks that may burden the digestive system, try making a few simple cooling soups and herbal drinks with dried ingredients you already keep at home.<\/p>\n<p>Below are <strong>3 easy summer recipes<\/strong> using dried ingredients available at Global Medicine.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>1. Old Cucumber, Hyacinth Bean, and Job&#8217;s Tears Soup<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> old cucumber helps dispel dampness, while raw and cooked Job&#8217;s tears help clear heat. This is a classic summer home soup with a light and naturally sweet flavor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Old cucumber: 1 piece, skin on, seeds removed, cut into chunks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Job&#8217;s tears + cooked Job&#8217;s tears<\/strong>: about 40g total<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyacinth beans<\/strong>: 30g<\/li>\n<li>Honey dates: 2-3 pieces<\/li>\n<li>Pork shank \/ lean pork: about 400g, blanched<\/li>\n<li>Dried tangerine peel: 1 piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Soak the Job&#8217;s tears, hyacinth beans, and tangerine peel for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Put all ingredients into a pot with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 1.5 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Season lightly with salt and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h4>2. Winter Melon, Lotus Leaf, and Job&#8217;s Tears Tea<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> ready in about 30 minutes, suitable for people prone to water retention, and helpful after meals. It can be enjoyed hot or chilled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Winter melon: about 600g, skin and seeds included, cut into chunks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dried lotus leaf<\/strong>: 1 small piece, about 10g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raw Job&#8217;s tears<\/strong>: 30g<\/li>\n<li>Dried tangerine peel: 1 piece<\/li>\n<li>Rock sugar: a little, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Soak the Job&#8217;s tears, tangerine peel, and lotus leaf for 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add all ingredients, including the winter melon skin and seeds, to a pot with 2 liters of water.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Strain and drink. Chilled, it makes a very refreshing summer herbal tea.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h4>3. Fig, Lily Bulb, and Tangerine Peel Drink<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> extremely easy to make and does not even require a stove. It is soothing for a dry throat after spending time in air-conditioned spaces during summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dried figs<\/strong>: 3-4 pieces, cut open<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longya lily bulb<\/strong>: 15g<\/li>\n<li>Dried tangerine peel: 1 small piece<\/li>\n<li>Water: 1.5 liters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method (two ways):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick version:<\/strong> place all ingredients in an insulated bottle, add boiling water, and steep for 30 minutes. You can refill with water several times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richer version:<\/strong> simmer everything in cold water for 30 minutes, then let it cool before drinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> figs are naturally sweet, so <strong>no extra sugar is needed<\/strong>. Even children usually enjoy it.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Summer Reminder for Buying Dried Goods<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dried ingredients such as <strong>Job&#8217;s tears, hyacinth beans, and lily bulbs<\/strong> are more likely to absorb moisture or attract insects in summer. Store them in airtight containers or in the refrigerator after purchase.<\/li>\n<li>All dried goods from Global Medicine are sold in <strong>vacuum-sealed \/ airtight packaging<\/strong> to help prevent moisture and insects and to make storage easier after opening.<\/li>\n<li>All of the ingredients above are available individually in our online shop, and we also offer ready-made <strong>summer dampness-relief soup packs<\/strong> that include everything in one set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Shop summer soup ingredients here<\/strong><br \/><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Enjoy free delivery on orders over $1000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are welcome to visit our stores or place an order online. In the middle of summer, a good bowl of soup with your family is often more comforting than an iced drink.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong summers are hot and humid. If you often feel tired, lose your appetite, or even experience water retention, it may be a sign of excess dampness rather than illness. 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