tea
Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) Herbal Tea (山药)
Dioscorea opposita (D. polystachya) · Shānyào
$17.59 $21.99 · 100g
Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) cut for infusion — rhizome from Jiaozuo, Henan (Tiegun Shan Yao), China. Our most convenient way to enjoy this herb daily: one heaped teaspoon steeped 5–10 minutes.
Anwendung
Steep one heaped teaspoon (≈3 g) in hot water for 5–10 minutes, re-steep up to twice. 15–30 g dried (or fresh, steamed) in soups and congee; fresh shan yao slices are delicious simply steamed with honey.