Two-bean roasted rice tea, and the four-colour version 四色炒米茶

What the tradition says

Practitioners state that 二豆 is 補腎養血、去水腫 and that 四色 is 平補脾胃.

After a caesarean

An explicitly published timing rule: 順產媽媽生產後可立即飲用炒米茶，而剖腹產媽媽則要醫生準許後才可開始飲. Caesarean mothers start only once the doctor permits.

Ingredientsserves 1

Method

1. Dry-fry the grains and beans over low heat to pale golden only. Scorched rice is said to be 溫燥 and to cause 上火 and sore throat.
2. Cool and store in glass.
3. Steep 1 tablespoon per 300 ml in a vacuum flask for 30 to 45 minutes.

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Information only. This page records a food tradition and is not medical advice. Recovery differs for everyone. If you are breastfeeding, recovering from a caesarean, taking medication, or feeling unwell, speak to your doctor, midwife or a registered practitioner first. Full statement