Kaifeng Almond Tea (a specialty of Kaifeng, Henan)

Introduction to Kaifeng Almond Tea

Kaifeng Almond Tea originated in the Song Dynasty and has been known as a royal cuisine for over 600 years in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Selected high-quality almond powder is used as the tea ingredient, refined with various delicious ingredients such as almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, roses, osmanthus flowers, goji berries, etc. After taking a sip, the thick, fragrant, and warm taste of almond tea is extraordinary, leaving one wanting more. Especially the subtle bitterness of almonds leaves a long-lasting aftertaste

What are the product characteristics of Kaifeng almond tea

Bright color, sweet and sour taste, pleasant fragrance, fragrant but not greasy

How did the history of Kaifeng almond tea come aboutAlmond tea is a traditional snack with a long history. In the past, it was eaten with mooncakes during the Mid Autumn Festival when the moon was full. The reason why it is called tea is because in ancient times, almond tea was relatively thin and could be scooped up with a spoon to form a long thin line. Nowadays, almond tea is thick and has evolved over a long period of time, which can actually be called almond paste. Almond tea is made purely by hand, which not only has a good taste, but also has the effects of clearing heat and nourishing skin, with high nutritional value

Method of making Kaifeng almond tea

Main ingredients: rice, almonds

Ingredients: white sugar

Method: Soak rice and almonds in water for about 12 hours (sweet almonds should be used for almonds), grind them into a slurry with a small grinder, add an appropriate amount of water, boil in a pot, and add white sugar to serve

Nowadays, some people make almond tea by using lotus root powder instead of rice, adding a small amount of steamed and chopped peanut kernels, and stir fried and mashed sesame seeds for a better taste. It should be noted that when drinking almond tea, it should be consumed while it is hot. If it cools down, the flavor will not be fully appreciated. Secondly, as mentioned above, one should not drink too much almond tea and should only use a small bowl instead of a large bowl