Winter melon tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage, packed with numerous health benefits. Do you know how to make winter melon tea?
Introduction
Winter melon tea is known for its subtle sweetness and cooling properties, making it popular across Asia and gradually spreading worldwide. It is a perfect soothing beverage in any season. Many people might wonder how to make winter melon tea and if it is easy to try at home. In this article, we will introduce step-by-step guides for three simple recipes.
What are the health benefits of winter melon tea?
Winter melon tea is sought-after in many countries and areas because of not only its taste and flavors but also its potential health benefits. Before jumping into the recipes, let’s look at some of the excellent benefits of winter melon tea. One of the outstanding features of winter melon tea is its cooling effects, making it an ideal option for lowering body heat while staying hydrated.
Drinking winter melon tea before meals can help reduce cravings and avoid absorbing unnecessary fats and starches. Besides, winter melon is a low-calorie fruit. Therefore, if prepared with natural and healthy sweeteners or without added sweeteners, winter melon tea is a perfect drink to add to your diet.
Winter melon also contains a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins B and C and some minerals like calcium, potassium, and iron are essential compounds to contribute to overall health. In addition, the high fiber content in winter melon tea can help enhance digestion and avoid constipation. Drinking winter melon tea also strengthens immunity thanks to the antioxidants available. The water content, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in winter melon tea can support healthy skin, making it smooth, youthful, and radiant.
How to make winter melon tea?
How to make winter melon tea with fresh winter melon
This simple recipe can be easily prepared at home and enjoyed in any seasons.
Ingredients
- 1 kg of fresh winter melon
- 100g of rock sugar
- 1-2 pandan leaves
- 1 piece of sugar cane
- Monk fruit
- 50g of brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- Clean the winter melon, peel the skin, and remove the seeds
- Cut the winter melon flesh into small cubes. Put them in a large bowl, add brown sugar and rock sugar, and mix well.
- Mix until the winter melon absorbs sugar and let it sit for 1-1.5 hours to release all the juice.
- Use a pestle to pound the sugarcane
- Separate the monk fruit into small pieces
- Wash the pandan leaves and tie them into a neat bundle.
Step 2: Cook the winter melon tea
- Put the winter melon mixture into a pot, add some water, and bring it to a boil. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour to soften the winter melon.
- Then, add the prepared sugarcane, monk fruit, and a little salt to the pot.
- Adjust the heat to medium and cook for 30-40 minutes.
- Add pandan leaves and cook for about 5 minutes to enhance the aroma.
- Turn off the heat and remove the materials to get the liquor.
- Allow the tea to cool down, put it into a glass, add some ice, and enjoy. Besides, cooked winter melon tea can be put in a jar and stored in the fridge within 2-3 days.
How to make winter melon tea from dried winter melon
In this recipe, winter melon is dried and roasted to get the distinctive aroma. It is helpful for those on a diet because it is usually unsweetened. Besides, you can still add a little sweetener, depending on your preference.
Ingredients
- Winter melon
- Sweeteners
- Water
Instructions
Step 1: Dry the winter melon tea
- Wash the winter melon and slice it thinly.
- Dry it in the sun. Avoid the hot sun because the winter melon might lose its nutrients.
- Add the dried winter melon to a pan or pot with a thick bottom. Put it over low heat and dry until the winter melon pieces have a characteristic aroma and turn slightly yellow.
- Turn off the heat. Continue to stir the pieces until the pan cools down to avoid burning.
- When the winter melon completely cools down, put it in a jar for later use.
Step 2: Prepare the tea with dried winter melon
- Put 50g of dried and roasted winter melon into a pot. Add 2.5-3 liters of water and cook for about 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Remove the winter melon to get the tea.
- If you prefer a sweet drink, you can add some sweeteners and enjoy. The leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for later use.
How to make winter melon tea with chia seeds
The combination of winter melon and chia seeds is popular and well-known for its potential benefits. Chia seeds are small but rich in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. The high fiber content can help you feel full longer and promote digestion. Meanwhile, omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for heart and brain health. It also aids in controlling sugar absorption in the bloodstream and fighting free radicals.
The addition of chia seeds also brings a funnier drinking experience. Chia seeds can be added as a topping in the above two recipes. They should be rinsed under running water to remove all the dirt. Then, put the chia seeds in a cup of water and let them soak for about 15 minutes to expand evenly and form a gel-like consistency. After preparing the tea, add the soaked chia seeds and stir well before serving.
What to keep in mind when making winter melon tea?
Choosing ingredients is crucial to get some delicious winter melon tea glasses. It is suggested to opt for old fruit, with hard skin and a white powdery layer covering the outside. Choose the winter melon with no cracks or splits in the skin. Additionally, a firm winter melon will contain more water and have a stronger flavor. Winter melon must be cooked thoroughly before drinking as it has high soapy properties. Brown sugar is recommended when making winter melon tea to enhance the rich sweetness and nice light brown, caramel-like color of the drink.
Besides, winter melon tea is easy to store and preserve. The leftovers can be kept in a glass jar with a tight lid and in the refrigerator. If preserved properly, winter melon tea can be enjoyed within the next 3-4 days.
People prone to colds should limit winter melon tea use. It is suggested to start with small amounts and gradually increase to adapt. If you have bloating, diarrhea, or flatulence, you should not drink too much winter melon tea. Although winter melon tea can help quench your thirst, it cannot replace water. Therefore, do not overuse it to avoid unexpected side effects.
Understanding caffeine content in winter melon tea:
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