Eight Treasures Tea

The Chinese Muslim tea with dry fruits you’re probably referring to is Babao Tea, also called “Eight Treasures Tea” (八宝茶).

It is especially popular among the Hui Muslim communities in places like Ningxia, Gansu, and Xi’an.

Typical ingredients include:

  • Red dates (jujube)
  • Goji berries
  • Raisins
  • Rock sugar
  • Longan
  • Dried apricot
  • Walnuts or sesame
  • Green tea or black tea
  • Sometimes rose petals or dried fruits

It’s usually served in a glass cup and refilled with hot water multiple times.


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