Chapter 350 Herbal Tea
I really didn't expect that Dr. Yin, who seemed to be in a state of disarray, could be so serious, careful and organized in these matters.

As expected, Doctor Yin is the kind of person who appears to be willful on the outside but is serious on the inside.

This is probably what they mean when they say you can't judge a book by its cover.

Xia Mingyue put away her emotions and went to look for the herbs she needed under the guidance of Yin Lingyou.

Honeysuckle, chicken bone grass, monk fruit, selfheal...

Yin Lingyou looked at the things Xia Mingyue had selected and nodded with a smile.

These are all herbs that cool the body and reduce internal heat, but their cooling properties are limited. It is quite good to use some of them when making food.

It should be that Madam Xia saw that it was the dog days of summer and the weather was extremely hot, so she thought of making some food that could clear away heat and relieve summer heat.

Yin Lingyou thought this through while accompanying Xia Mingyue to select all the herbs. He even thoughtfully helped her pack them before sending Xia Mingyue out.

He did not forget to remind her, "Madam Xia, please remember to bring it to me for a taste after it is done."

"Don't worry, I will." Xia Mingyue agreed readily, took all the herbs back home, and started to get busy.

What she wants to make is herbal tea.

In modern society, herbal tea is popular in Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao. It is a very common drink. Most of it is made by boiling various medicinal materials such as honeysuckle and monk fruit. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting fluid and quenching thirst, and removing fire and dampness.

The production methods of herbal tea vary according to the regions and producers, resulting in a variety of production methods.

The recipe for herbal tea that Xia Mingyue uses today was obtained from a local old man in Guangdong. He himself has done some research on traditional Chinese medicine and improved the local popular herbal tea recipe, making it his own specialty.

Cut, grind, weigh, soak, put into pot, add water, boil...

Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer over low heat. When stewing herbal tea, always keep it at a slight boil. During this process, avoid removing the lid frequently to prevent the efficacy of the herbal tea from being damaged.

After the herbal tea is brewed, it is best to drink it hot, but it can also be drunk cold. The former has excellent efficacy, while the latter tastes better, so either option is acceptable.

Xia Mingyue let the brewed herbal tea warm up, then poured it into a cup and went to find Yin Lingyou to taste it.

Seeing that what Xia Mingyue brought was not food to be wolfed down but soup instead, Yin Lingyou's interest was immediately greatly reduced.

Seeing the strong aroma of Chinese medicine in the soup and identifying all the medicinal ingredients in it, Yin Lingyou frowned even more, "Madam Xia, aren't you going to make food? Why did you make me a bowl of medicinal juice?"

"This is the new drink I made, herbal tea." Xia Mingyue said with a smile, "Doctor Yin, please try it to see if it is edible and how it tastes. I can then decide whether this herbal tea can be sold in Buyun Tower."

If a restaurant wants to retain its customers, it is necessary to innovate. It is necessary to keep diners feeling fresh about Buyunlou at all times to ensure that Buyunlou's business is prosperous.

And this innovation does not only refer to food.

Drinks, complimentary side dishes, service, display and furnishings... no matter what, they will all become reasons for diners to remember and visit frequently.

It also reflects that Buyunlou is dedicated to its work and has a certain standard, making it the first choice for many diners to eat.

Yin Lingyou smacked his lips when he heard Xia Mingyue say this. "If you want to find some gimmicks to attract people, just boil some licorice and honeysuckle water. Why bother with all this trouble?"

As for this cup of herbal tea, Yin Lingyou didn't even need to drink it to know how the herbs were processed and how much effort was put into stewing it. "If the ingredients are insufficient and it is advertised as herbal tea, if someone who knows the business exposes it one day, wouldn't our Buyun Tower lose face?"

Xia Mingyue smiled and said, "That's why I wanted Doctor Yin to try it for me to see how effective it is and whether it can be used."

"Since you said so, if I don't try it first, wouldn't that be too disrespectful to you?"

Yin Ling picked up the teacup while talking, and after pouting his lips, he reluctantly put the cup to his mouth.

Yin Lingyou didn't know what real herbal tea tasted like, but based on the efficacy and taste of this medicinal soup alone, he still highly agreed with it.

"The timing and amount are well controlled. For most people, drinking a few cups on a regular basis can indeed reduce internal heat, eliminate noise, and remove dampness and toxins."

"But from my perspective as a doctor, everyone has a different physique. People with poor spleen and stomach should not drink this kind of cold drink that can relieve internal heat and dryness. You might as well make the tea lighter or add some boiled water after boiling. It will taste better and will not put more burden on the body."

"Doctor Yin reminded me. I took note of it." Xia Mingyue replied with a smile.

Seeing Xia Mingyue humbly accepting, Yin Lingyou was very proud and stroked his beard again and again. But after a moment, he asked with a squinting look, "You are eager to let me taste the first cup of herbal tea. This is your idea, right?"

I know that the drinking method of this herbal tea varies from person to person, but because I don't understand the pharmacology, I dare not make a decision casually, so I asked him to judge and give me a solution.

Xia Mingyue smiled without saying anything, which was considered as her agreement.

Yin Lingyou's beard curled up again, "You really know how to make the best use of people, not letting anyone idle for even a second!"

"Isn't it because of Doctor Yin's superb medical skills?" Xia Mingyue joked with a smile.

"What do you mean by superb medical skills? It's obvious that you just want to use my work for free!" Yin Lingyou said angrily, "I don't care, I have to pay you!"

He is angry!

The kind that can’t be coaxed without delicious food!
Seeing that Yin Lingyou was throwing a tantrum, Xia Mingyue tilted her head, thinking about making something delicious to coax him.

Come to think of it, I haven’t cooked fish for a long time. Now it’s midsummer, when tomatoes are in season and taste their best…

Xia Mingyue made up her mind and immediately went back to cook a pot of tomato fish.

After blanching the tomatoes for a while, peel them, cut them into small cubes and cook them into a pot of rich tomato soup.

Separate the fresh grass carp meat and bones, slice the former into even slices and chop the latter into pieces, then marinate them with salt, rice wine, etc.

Stir-fry the fish head and fish bones with scallions, ginger and garlic, pour in the tomato soup just cooked, then pour in the marinated fish slices. Cook until the fish slices change color, then add salt and chopped scallions and serve.

The tomato soup is sweet and sour and delicious. The fried fish bones and fish heads release plenty of fresh and fragrant flavor during the cooking process, making the tomato fish soup taste sweet and sour, mellow and comfortable to drink. Drinking two bowls in one breath is not enough.

The fish fillets are cooked for just the right amount of time and at just the right heat, making them tender and flavorful, not too tough or too dry, and melt-in-the-mouth soft and extremely delicious.

When a pot of delicious tomato fish was brought to Yin Lingyou's home, Yin Lingyou felt his nose was about to fall off by the fragrance, and he hurriedly took the bowl and chopsticks to start eating.

He smacked his lips while eating, "This tomato fish is really good."