Explore Chinese food-as-wellness traditions around a shared hotpot
Discover the Chinese idea of food and herbs sharing the same origin through a curated hotpot and cultural introduction. This is a dining experience, not medical advice or treatment.
This approximately two-hour dining experience introduces the Chinese tradition of combining food and herbs. The set includes a choice of broth, seasonal ingredients and a fruit platter. It is a culinary activity and provides no medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
For thousands of years, Chinese culture has embraced the philosophy of "Yao Shi Tong Yuan" — the belief that food and medicine share the same origin. Every ingredient carries its own nature and energy, working in harmony with the body's rhythms through the changing seasons. This experience brings that timeless tradition to a warm, immersive table, where carefully selected herbs, premium broths and fresh ingredients come together in a single pot of nourishment.
Selected ingredients: fresh ginger, red dates (jujube), goji berries, Chinese yam. A warm, comforting golden broth with a naturally sweet undertone. Ginger provides gentle heat to invigorate circulation, while red dates and goji berries nourish the blood and calm the spirit. Perfect for cooler days or those seeking warmth from within.
Selected ingredients: Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Wu Zhi Mao Tao (five-finger citron root). An amber-hued tonic broth with deep, earthy aromatics. Angelica and astragalus are classic qi and blood tonics in Traditional Chinese Medicine, while five-finger citron root adds a subtle citrusy warmth. Ideal for boosting vitality and strengthening immunity.
Selected ingredients: Fu Ling (Poria cocos), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes), coconut milk. A unique milky-white broth blending traditional spleen-strengthening herbs with rich, creamy coconut milk. The result is a velvety, subtly sweet soup with a delicate tropical aroma — soothing to the digestive system and gentle on the palate.
Selected ingredients: Bei Sha Shen (coastal ginseng), Yu Zhu (Solomon's seal), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon). A crystal-clear, light broth with a refined, slightly sweet finish. These three herbs are renowned for nourishing yin and moistening dryness — like a gentle herbal tonic in a bowl. Especially suitable for dry seasons or after long travels.
Selected ingredients: Tian Ma (Gastrodia), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica). A rich, amber-red broth with bold, penetrating aromatics. This powerful trio is traditionally used to support head and joint wellness, with a robust, lingering flavour profile. Recommended for those who prefer a stronger, more medicinal taste.
In Chinese philosophy, eating is never only about filling the stomach — it is about keeping body, nature and season in balance. Spring calls for gentle greens, summer for cooling ingredients, autumn for moistening broths, winter for warming spices. Every pot tells a story of old apothecaries, imperial kitchens and families gathered around a flame. Discover China, one hot pot at a time.
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