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How to Make Winter Melon Tea

Winter melon tea is a refreshing traditional beverage. Beginners typically need 4 to 5 hours to complete it.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Winter melon
  • Rock sugar
  • Plastic wrap
  • Strainer
  • Large pot

Calculations

Before each preparation, determine how many servings you want to make. One serving is exactly enough for 45 people.

Per serving:

  • Winter melon: 1000g
  • Rock sugar: 300g

Instructions

  1. Prepare the winter melon: Peel the winter melon, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces (no larger than 4cm per piece).
  2. Add rock sugar: Mix the winter melon with the rock sugar until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Cook the winter melon: The winter melon will have released a lot of water. Pour it into a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer slowly for 12 hours. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Strain the winter melon tea: Use a strainer to filter the cooked winter melon tea liquid, removing the melon pieces and keeping only the liquid.
  5. Cool down: Let the winter melon tea liquid cool, then pour it into a clean container and refrigerate.
  6. Serve: The prepared winter melon tea liquid is a concentrate. Add water or other beverages according to your preference. It can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Additional Notes

  • Taste adjustment: The amount of rock sugar can be adjusted to achieve your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Storage method: Store in the refrigerator. It is recommended to consume within 1 week.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.