「Winter Melon Tea」

Ingredients and amounts

• 1000g winter melon
• 300g rock sugar

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Prepare the winter melon: Peel, remove seeds, and cut into small pieces (no larger than 4cm).

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add rock sugar to the winter melon, mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Cook the winter melon: The melon will have released a lot of water. Pour everything into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Strain the tea: Use a fine-mesh strainer to filter the cooked winter melon liquid, discarding the solids and keeping only the liquid.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Cool: Let the winter melon tea cool down, then pour into a clean container and refrigerate.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve: The resulting liquid is a concentrate. Dilute with water or other beverages to taste, and serve hot or cold.