Here's a Beginner's Guide to Chinese Herbal Tea

After an evening full of “chasing the lighting,” the body needs to refuel. The traditional herbalists would say that over-indulgence in beer-soaked dinners and late night greasy spoons will leave the body “heaty,” which can cause acne, heartburn, and any number of other ailments. For locals the cure is leung cha (or “cooling tea”) and the only place to go for the “educated” is “One-Eyed Man’s Cooling Tea” on Temple Street. Named after the original owner who had one larger eye than the other, this local gem features a wide variety of herbal teas that will get you back to center. The herbal tea game has had its ups and downs, but this local shop has been a rock for the last 60 years and is now run by the 4th generation of the founding family. “One-Eyed” is a true classic that has mastered the arts. We like the “24 herbs” and “5 FLowers” tea - don’t be shy about your goals (or ailments),..”the squeaky wheel gets the grease.”