Drinks

Summer Special - Perilla Lemon Juice
  • March 09,2023

Perilla leaves are rich in carotene and vitamin C, which help to strengthen immune function of human body and at same time have effect of expressing, dissipating cold and regulating qi. Taking it in summer stimulates appetite and invigorates spleen, can relieve discomfort caused by greedy cold of summer, and at same time prevent colds. Before you know it, this is Lixia and a hot summer is coming. Nuannuan recommends perilla lemon juice, which is always available in summer. It is easy to prepare and can be stored in refrigerator for more than 15 days.

Ingredients: 300 g perilla leaves, 1 lemon, 400 g rock sugar, 1000 ml water.
  • 1

    Pour 1000 ml of water into pot, put perilla leaves after water boils;

  • 2

    Reduce heat and cook until all perilla leaves turn green (about 4-5 minutes), then remove leaves;

  • 3

    Add 400 g of rock sugar and turn off fire after sugar has completely dissolved;

  • 4

    Squeeze lemon juice into simmering perilla soup;

  • 5 Summer Special - Perilla Lemon Juice

    Can be bottled after filtering through a sieve;

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    After cooling, refrigerate and store for up to 15 days.