Beijing Tong Ren Tang Monk Fruit with Chrysanthemum Tea

In traditional Chinese wellness wisdom, the throat and lungs are regarded as the gateway where the body's clear qi connects with the external world, requiring careful moistening and nourishment. Beijing Tongrentang's "Monk Fruit, Boat-fruited Sterculia, and Chrysanthemum Tea" embodies this nurturing philosophy. Built on ancient methods and using meticulously selected eight cooling and moistening herbs, it is crafted with precision.

This tea is not a medicinal remedy but follows the timeless principle of "food and therapy sharing the same efficacy." It is specially formulated as a daily soothing choice for modern people who frequently use their voice, easily experience dry or scratchy throats, or live in dry environments.

The elegance of its formulation lies in its balanced design that clears heat while moistening, addressing both symptoms and root causes. Monk fruit (luo han guo), known as the "fairy fruit" for its sweet and moistening nature, naturally promotes saliva production and relieves dryness. Boat-fruited sterculia seed (pang da hai), light in texture, has long been used traditionally to open the voice and benefit the throat, easing discomfort. Chrysanthemum, with its elegant and wind-dispersing qualities, helps calm internal heat. These three serve as the chief ingredients, establishing the foundation for clearing the throat and moistening the lungs.

Assisted by honeysuckle flower to clear heat toxins, gardenia to drain fire and relieve irritability—addressing the root of discomfort; loquat leaf to transform phlegm and stop cough, dried tangerine peel to regulate qi and soothe the middle jiao, harmonizing qi flow; and then cassia seed to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movement, guiding heat downward; finally, licorice to gently harmonize all the herbs and protect the middle earth. The entire formula has mild properties—clearing without being cold, moistening without being greasy—working collectively on the lungs and throat to restore their natural state of moist nourishment, smooth passage, and clear purity.

This tea reflects Tongrentang's century-old craftsmanship: "Select only the finest ingredients, and pursue the utmost skill in preparation." It transforms complex herbal wisdom into convenient, instant tea bags that make classic nourishment readily available anytime. The taste is sweetly moist with a lingering after-sweetness and a natural herbal freshness.

For teachers, office workers, or anyone focused on daily respiratory care in modern life, sipping it slowly throughout the day feels like gentle, nourishing rain falling on parched fields—bringing tangible comfort and moist clarity from the throat deep into the lungs.