What Are The Benefits of Red Dates Tea for Confinement Mothers

In traditional Chinese practice, new mothers are encouraged to drink special soup and tea to hydrate themselves instead of water. Contrary to popular belief, plain water should be consumed during confinement. Studies have shown that staying hydrated is important, especially if you are breastfeeding, and drinking water is fine as long as it is warm.

One way to supplement warm water during your postpartum recovery period is with confinement tea and soup. In most Chinese households, red dates tea is a popular choice during confinement.

When red dates and longan are cooked together, they not only taste delicious but also provide numerous health benefits. This confinement tea has a warming effect, which is essential for postpartum recovery.

What are the benefits of red dates tea for confinement?

• Nourishment: Red dates are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help to nourish and strengthen the body during the postpartum period. It is also believed to help replenish blood and boost energy levels.

• Blood circulation: Red dates are believed to have properties that help to improve blood circulation, which can be beneficial for new mothers who may experience blood loss during delivery.

• Digestion: Red dates are also believed to have a soothing effect on the digestive system and can help to alleviate constipation, which is a common issue for new mothers during confinement.

• Immune system: Red dates are high in vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Consuming red date tea during confinement may help to boost the immune system and prevent illnesses.

Red date tea can be made by simmering red dates in water for several minutes until the liquid turns reddish-brown. Some recipes also call for adding other ingredients, such as ginger, goji berries, or dried longan, to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of the tea.

Here's a recipe to make red dates tea with longan for confinement:

Ingredients:

50g dried red dates
25g dried longan
1.5L water
Rock sugar to taste (optional)

Instructions:

• Rinse the red dates and dried longan with water and drain
• In a pot, add the red dates, dried longan, and water
• Bring the water to a boil over high heat
• Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour
• Stir occasionally to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot
• After 45 minutes to an hour, the water should have reduced to about half
• If you want the tea to be sweeter, you can add rock sugar to taste
• Stir until the sugar is dissolved
• Turn off the heat and let the tea cool down for a few minutes
• Strain the tea and serve hot

Red dates tea with longan is best consumed warm, as it is believed to have better therapeutic effects when consumed warm. You can drink this tea daily during confinement to help nourish and replenish your body.

In addition to the red dates longan tea, our confinement meal packages offer a selection of confinement herbal soups. Check out our confinement food packages to see more!