【Magical Eco-Tea Recipes to Soothe Your Stomach】/Don't Throw Them Away! Vegetable 'Scraps' Are Treasures/Creative Awards 2026/Food Category
Good morning✨ It's Nonno.
'My stomach feels heavy and sluggish after eating no matter what'
'My stomach feels bloated and uncomfortable, and I have no appetite.' Have you ever felt these minor yet serious gastrointestinal issues? In fact, your stomach's SOS signals can appear in unexpected places.
Is that discomfort actually from your stomach? Surprising 'SOS' signs
🌿Signs of digestion: Acid reflux, alternating constipation and diarrhea, increased gas
🌿Systemic signs: Chronic fatigue, difficulty waking up refreshed, headaches or dizziness
🌿Beauty signs: Acne/breakouts around the mouth, dullness, rough skin, bad breath, dryness, flakiness, edema, brittle hair
Whether for a healthy lifestyle or dieting, 'regulating your stomach' is the foundation of everything.
When your stomach is in poor condition, you may feel sluggish all day, or be unable to sleep at night, leading to increased irritability. Even if you start a diet, if your digestive and absorption powers are weakened, it's hard to get the results you want. Conversely, boosting your stomach's function is directly linked to detoxifying waste products and improving metabolism.
So, this time, I will introduce 'magical eco-tea recipes' born from your kitchen.
'Cabbage cores left over from cooking, bell pepper seeds, mandarin orange or apple peels'—actually, they are the best ingredients, hiding the power to regulate your stomach, so it's a waste to throw them away!
🌿 Why are 'scraps' good for the stomach?
In the world of Kampo and medicinal cooking, it is believed that 'life force' resides in the skins and seeds of plants.
Cabbage core: Rich in Vitamin U (Cabegin) which protects the stomach lining
Bell pepper seeds and pith: Packed with 'pyrazine' which promotes blood flow
By boiling these, they are reborn as 'nourishing tea' that clears away stomach heaviness and warms you from the inside out.
Packed with the wisdom of medicinal cooking, Ayurveda, and medical herbs, this tea is completely caffeine-free. You can drink it with peace of mind even before going to bed at night. Once you take a sip, you should be able to feel your stomach gently rejoicing.
How to make eco-tea
Blend vegetable or fruit peels with spices (whole), dried fruits, and a base tea. I have chosen spices and teas that are easy to find at supermarkets.
1. Wash: Wash the vegetable cores and peels thoroughly. (If you are concerned about pesticides, it is safe to soak them in lukewarm water with baking soda dissolved in it for about 5 minutes before washing.)
2. Cut/Dry: Wipe off the moisture, cut into small pieces, spread them on a colander or similar, and sun-dry for 1 to 2 days. (If using an oven, 100-120 degrees for 30-60 minutes; if using a microwave, you can repeat heating and mixing until they are completely dried out.)
3. Store: Once completely dry, store them in a clean jar or zip bag with a desiccant.
4. Boil: Put your favorite ingredients in a pot, add water, and simmer gently over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, and it's done!
When using a teapot: freshly boiled water and pour it in, then be sure to cover it and let it steep for 5 minutes
Guideline: For 300-500ml of water, use 1 pack of base tea, appropriate spices/herbs, and about a pinch or two of dried ingredients.)
The photo shows mandarin orange peels, cabbage cores, apple peels, and bell pepper seeds and stems.
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【For Irritability & Insomnia】 Bell Pepper Blend
Apple and rooibos revitalize the stomach and intestines (spleen), while cinnamon and bell pepper calm the mind (calming the spirit and relieving restlessness), making this blend helpful for irritability, anxiety, and improving insomnia.
🌿 Ingredients:Bell pepper (seeds), Ceylon cinnamon stick (half), apple (peel), rooibos tea bag
🍵Flavor: Sweet, sour, spicy, and refreshing
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Stomach discomfort and bloating due to stress
2. Cold hands, feet, or lower body/sensitivity to cold
3. Evening swelling and a heavy, sluggish body
4. Irritability, emotional instability, and difficulty falling asleep
Qi-Regulating Effect: Bell pepper circulates the 'Qi' that has become stagnant due to stress, relieving feelings of depression and irritability.
Warming the Interior and Dispelling Cold: Cinnamon warms the stomach, intestines, and the core of the body, driving away pain and discomfort caused by cold.
Moistening the Lungs and Generating Fluids: Apple provides moisture to the body, protects the throat and lungs from dryness, and promotes healthy stomach and intestinal function (spleen and stomach).
Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis: Rooibos calms excess heat in the body while promoting water metabolism to support the elimination of waste products.
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【For Indigestion & Coldness】 Ginger Blend
This is an excellent combination for 'removing coldness and stagnation in the stomach and intestines, and resetting autonomic nervous system imbalances.'
Ingredients:Ginger (dried, 2g), dried citrus peel (chenpi), chamomile tea bag
Flavor:Fresh citrus aroma with a mellow yet sharp taste
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Indigestion, bloating, and loss of appetite
2. Stress-induced stomach pain and nausea
3. Diarrhea or loose stools due to coldness
4. Stress-induced insomnia, headaches, and stiff shoulders
Regulating Qi and Strengthening the Spleen: Dried citrus peel (chenpi) smooths the flow of Qi, activates stomach and intestinal function, and aids digestion.
Drying Dampness and Resolving Phlegm: Dried citrus peel dries out excess moisture in the body (excess dampness and sluggish stagnation), leaving the body feeling refreshed.
Calming the Liver, Extinguishing Wind, and Calming the Spirit: Chamomile (known as 'kamitsure' in herbal medicine) calms overactive nerves and irritability, relaxing both mind and body.
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【For Fatigue & Anemia Tendencies】 Jujube Blend
This is a wonderful combination that 'replenishes depleted energy and blood (blood flow/nutrients), improves circulation, and gently balances the mind and body.'
Ingredients:Jujube (1 dried), Cardamom (1 crushed seed), Rooibos tea bag
Flavor:Exotic sweetness and freshness
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Easily fatigued/lack of energy
2. Post-meal drowsiness/heavy stomach with gas buildup
3. Mental anxiety/irritability/insomnia
4. Discomfort or anemia before or during menstruation
5. Tendency toward anemia
Replenishing Qi and Nourishing Blood: Jujube powerfully replenishes 'Qi (energy)' and 'Blood (nutrients/blood),' providing a boost for chronic fatigue and vitality.
Regulating Qi and Relieving the Stomach/Clearing Dampness: Cardamom smooths out the stagnation of 'Qi' and clears away excess moisture (dampness) accumulated in the stomach and intestines, leaving the belly feeling light.
Calming the Spirit: The synergistic effect of jujube and rooibos calms feelings of anxiety and irritability, stabilizing the mind.
Clearing Heat and Promoting Diuresis: Rooibos soothes excess heat in the body and promotes water metabolism, supporting the excretion of waste products.
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【For Detox and Beautiful Skin】 Lemongrass Blend
'Excretes excess moisture and toxins from the body, replenishing fresh hydration and clarity', a combination specialized for detox and beautiful skin.
Ingredients: 1 tsp lemongrass, 1 tsp goji berries, Job's tears tea bag
Flavor: Lemon freshness within a nutty aroma
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Rough skin/acne/spots and dullness
2. Morning facial puffiness/heavy, sluggish legs
3. Eye fatigue/blurred vision/dry eyes
4. Loss of appetite or feeling mentally foggy during humid seasons
Strengthening the Spleen and Clearing Dampness: Job's tears regulate the function of the stomach and intestines while powerfully excreting excess moisture and waste accumulated in the body through urine.
Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys: Goji berries nourish the 'Liver (eyes and blood circulation)' and 'Kidneys (aging care and life force),' replenishing nutrients.
Soothing the Liver and Regulating Qi: The refreshing citrus scent of lemongrass circulates 'Qi' that has stagnated due to stress, providing a sense of refreshment.
Clearing Heat and Draining Pus: Job's tears and lemongrass cool down heat trapped in the body, soothing skin inflammation and roughness.
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【For Stomach Discomfort and Aging Care】 Cabbage Blend
This is an excellent combination for anti-aging and promoting digestion, as it 'gently cares for the digestive system, replenishes and circulates blood, and maintains youthfulness and moisture'.
Ingredients: Cabbage (core), Apple (peel), Black bean tea bag
Flavor: A fragrant, gentle, and mellow taste
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Prone to indigestion, stomach pain, or discomfort
2. Dark spots, dullness, dark circles under the eyes, poor circulation
3. Dry hair, hair loss, gray hair
4. Swelling and coldness in the lower body
Jian Pi He Wei (Strengthening the Spleen and Harmonizing the Stomach): Cabbage strengthens the function of the digestive system (Spleen and Stomach) and gently resolves indigestion and stomach discomfort.
Huo Xue Bu Xue (Invigorating and Replenishing Blood): Black beans replenish deficient 'Blood (nutrition/blood)' and smoothly clear away blood stasis.
Yi Shen Qiang Shen (Benefiting and Strengthening the Kidneys): The black pigment in black beans enhances the function of the 'Kidneys (the organ governing youthfulness and vitality)' and supports anti-aging care.
Run Fei Sheng Jin (Moistening the Lungs and Generating Fluids): Apple provides refreshing moisture to the body, protects it from dryness, and clears the stomach.
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【For powerful digestion and detoxification】 CCF+CP Tea
A combination specialized for digestion and detoxification that 'powerfully resolves digestive stagnation and blows away excess heat and dampness in the body'.
By combining 'CCF (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel)', the classic digestive spices of Indian traditional medicine (Ayurveda), with the gold standard of Western herbs (Chamomile, Peppermint), it becomes an exquisite blend that harmonizes all kinds of digestive distress.
Ingredients: Cumin, Coriander, Fennel (1 tsp each) + Chamomile and Peppermint tea bag
Flavor: Exotic with spices and refreshing herbs
【Recommended for these symptoms】
1. Abnormal bloating after meals, gas buildup
2. Loss of appetite, indigestion, stomach heaviness
3. Stress-induced irritability, headaches, bloodshot eyes
4. Concerned about bad breath, sticky mouth
Li Qi He Wei (Regulating Qi and Harmonizing the Stomach): Cumin and fennel resolve the stagnation of 'Qi' in the digestive system, easing bloating and pain.
Jian Pi Hua Shi (Strengthening the Spleen and Resolving Dampness): Coriander and fennel enhance the function of the digestive system (Spleen and Stomach) while draining accumulated excess moisture (dampness).
Su Gan Jie Yu (Soothing the Liver and Relieving Stagnation): Peppermint and chamomile gently soothe the autonomic nervous system (Liver) heightened by stress, refreshing the mood.
Qing Re Chu Fan (Clearing Heat and Eliminating Irritability): Peppermint and coriander pleasantly cool the excess heat trapped in the body due to stress or spices.
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How did you like these magical eco-tea recipes to care for your digestive system?
'Reduce waste, increase health.' Why not start such a wonderful cycle from your own kitchen?
Photo by Nonno
In this note📓, I hope to introduce a variety of recipes,
diet recipes,
medicinal cooking, dietary therapy, soothing meals,
fermented foods, gut health,
gluten-free,
low-carb, low-fat,
antioxidant, anti-aging care,
world cuisine, Japanese-style arrangements,
budget-friendly recipes,
time-saving, easy cooking, etc., ranging from quick and simple dishes to heartwarming, comforting meals.
Thank you for reading until the end🙇♀️