Qingli Throat--fragrant Mint Syrup

Name: Qingli Throat--fragrant Mint Syrup
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Some Fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon maltose; 6 cups Shimizu

by Yoha Kitchen

4.9 (1)

Favorite

Difficulty

Easy

Time

15m

Serving

2

Peppermint is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. The young stem tips can be used as food, and the whole herb can be used as medicine to treat colds, fever, sore throat, headaches, etc. Peppermint has dual functions of medicine and food. The main edible parts are stems and leaves. It can also be taken by squeezing juice. In food, mint can be used as a flavoring agent, as a spice, and can also be used with wine and tea.
Peppermint contains menthol, which can freshen breath and has a variety of medicinal properties. It has a very obvious effect on clearing the throat.

Ingredients

Some Fresh Mint Leaves
1 tablespoon Maltose
6 cups Shimizu

Qingli Throat--fragrant Mint Syrup

1. Soak the fresh mint leaves in water and add a little salt

Qingli Throat--fragrant Mint Syrup recipe

2. Wash the soaked mint leaves, remove them, and put them in a small pot

3. Add 1 cup sugar

4. Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil first

5. Turn to low heat and cook slowly, mint leaves shrink slowly, about 10 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of maltose

6. Continue to simmer on low heat, about 5 to 10 minutes, the color of mint leaves becomes dark and it is OK

7. After cooling, filter and bottle, and keep in refrigerator

8. Don't throw away the boiled mint leaves, soak in water and drink

Tips:
The syrup has a strong mint flavor. You can drink it directly with water, or add lemon after it is mixed with water, which is more convenient to use.