Winter Melon Tea

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Winter Melon

   准备冬瓜

   Peel the winter melon, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces (no larger than 4cm each).

   将冬瓜去皮，去籽，切成小块（每块不超过 4cm）。

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Cutting into even pieces helps release water during the marinating step.切块均匀有助于后续腌制出水
   
2. 2

   Marinate to Release Water

   腌制出水

   Add rock sugar to the winter melon, stir to combine, cover with cling film, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

   冬瓜加入冰糖，搅拌均匀，盖上保鲜膜放冰箱冷藏 2 小时以上。

   ⏱120 min

   • 💡 The longer the marinating time, the more water is released, so no extra water is needed when simmering.腌制时间越长，出的水越多，熬煮时不需要额外加水
   
3. 3

   Simmer the Winter Melon

   煮冬瓜

   Pour the winter melon and the released water into a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer slowly for 1 to 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

   将冬瓜及出的水倒入锅中，大火煮开，然后转中小火慢慢熬制 1~2 个小时，中途多搅拌防止糊锅。

   ⏱120 min

   • 💡 Simmer until the winter melon turns translucent and the liquid becomes thick.熬至冬瓜呈透明状且汁液浓稠即可
   
4. 4

   Strain the Winter Melon Tea

   过滤冬瓜茶

   Use a strainer to filter the simmered winter melon tea, removing the melon pieces and keeping only the liquid.

   使用过滤网将煮好的冬瓜茶液过滤，取出冬瓜块，只保留茶液。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 The strained winter melon pieces can also be eaten as candied fruit.过滤出的冬瓜块也可以作为蜜饯食用
   
5. 5

   Cool Down

   冷却

   Let the winter melon tea cool, then pour it into a clean container and refrigerate.

   将冬瓜茶液放凉后，倒入干净的容器中，放入冰箱冷藏即可。

   ⏱60 min

   • 💡 Wash and dry the container beforehand to ensure a longer shelf life.容器需提前洗净晾干，保证保存时间
   
6. 6

   Enjoy

   享用

   The simmered winter melon tea is a concentrate. Add water or other drinks to taste, and enjoy it hot or cold.

   熬好的冬瓜茶液是浓缩汁，根据个人喜好添加水或其他饮品，冷热皆宜。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 It tastes best when chilled. A recommended dilution ratio is 1:3.冰镇后口感更佳，推荐兑水比例为 1:3