Hot Recipes

A comforting, slightly milky, nutty-flavored home remedy drink. Made by simmering Job's Tears (Chinese pearl barley) and winter melon, consumed to 'drain dampness' from the body.

A bright red, tart, and fruity herbal infusion. Made from dried Chinese hawthorn berries, it is famous for aiding digestion, especially after eating heavy, fatty meals.

The dark, earthy, deeply fermented tea famous for aiding digestion. Often served at dim sum restaurants to cut through the grease of heavy, savory dishes.

Not to be confused with Western almond milk. This is a traditional, thick, hot, intensely aromatic dessert beverage made from ground South and North apricot kernels and rice.

A deeply nourishing, naturally sweet, 'warming' herbal tea consumed daily by many Chinese women for blood health and vitality, particularly during winter or postpartum.

A traditional remedy that is also a delicious beverage. Preserved, salt-cured kumquats are muddled with honey and hot or cold water, creating a sweet, salty, and intensely citrusy drink.

The ultimate Hong Kong caffeine kick. A seamless, rich, and highly potent blend of three parts strong black coffee and seven parts Hong Kong-style milk tea.

A delicate, floral, incredibly soothing herbal tea made from dried yellow chrysanthemum flowers. Traditionally consumed for its 'cooling' properties to clear internal heat.

The lifeblood of Hong Kong cafes (Cha Chaan Teng). An incredibly potent, bitter black tea brewed through a 'silk stocking' filter, then mellowed with rich, sweet evaporated and condensed milk.

The indispensable cornerstone of a traditional Chinese breakfast. Freshly ground, rich, creamy soy milk served piping hot and lightly sweetened, perfect for dipping fried dough sticks (Youtiao).

The ultimate winter comfort dessert. Large, tender chunks of sweet potato simmered in a clear, intensely gingery, amber-colored rock sugar broth that warms you to the core.

A culinary magic trick from Shunde. Hot milk is poured over fresh ginger juice, causing the milk proteins to instantly coagulate into a delicate, trembling, spicy-sweet pudding without any gelatin or thickeners.