Medicinal and edible health tea and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of health-care food, and particularly relates to medicinal and edible health-care tea and a preparation method thereof. The tea consists of the following raw materials by weight: 3-5g of angelica sinensis, 5-10g of codonopsis pilosula, 5-10g of Chinese waxgourd seeds, 5-8g of fingered citron, 8-12g of poria cocos, 10-20g of radix puerariae, 6-15g of Chinese wolfberry fruits, 3-9g of longan, 2-9g of florists chrysanthemum, 2-9g of golden chrysanthemum, 2-10g of honeysuckle, 5-12g of lotus seeds and 10-20g of Chinese yam. The preparation process is unique and comprises the following steps: mixing part of food materials, pulverizing and cellaring to obtain raw material powder A, pulverizing golden chrysanthemum and honeysuckle to obtain raw material powder B, mixing the raw material powder A and the raw material powder B, granulating, drying, shaping, curing and sterilizing, and mixing with florists chrysanthemum powder prepared on site to obtain a finished product. The medicinal and edible health-preserving tea is scientific in formula, all the food materials synergistically exert the effect of nourishing the body and mind, and the tea is suitable for people who are high in work pressure, irregular in daily work and rest, stay up late for a long time and have drinking social engagement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of health food technology, specifically relating to a tea with medicinal and edible properties and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of modern life, people face problems such as high work pressure, irregular lifestyles, long hours staying up late, and excessive drinking at social events. These unhealthy habits place a significant burden on the body. While some food-based health products exist in the market, their different formulas result in varying effects on nourishing the body and mind. Furthermore, some existing health teas are not refined enough in their preparation processes, failing to fully utilize the efficacy of their ingredients and thus failing to meet consumers' demands for safe, effective, convenient, and palatable food-based health products.

[0003] Medicinal and edible herbal teas, made from ingredients that are both food and medicine, combine the safety of food with the conditioning effects of traditional ingredients, avoiding the potential risks associated with chemically synthesized components. This has made them a preferred health-preserving method for the aforementioned groups, giving them a significant market position. However, existing medicinal and edible herbal tea products on the market still have many shortcomings: Firstly, the formulations lack scientific rigor. Most products simply mix 2-3 kinds of medicinal and edible ingredients without systematic formulation based on traditional health preservation theories or modern nutritional principles. They lack a synergistic design logic, and some products focus on a single effect, failing to address the multi-dimensional needs of nourishing qi and blood, regulating the spleen and stomach, and protecting the liver and lungs. Some products have unbalanced ingredient ratios, or even combinations of ingredients with conflicting effects, which not only fail to achieve the expected nourishing effect but may also place an additional burden on the body with long-term consumption.

[0004] Secondly, the preparation process lacks rationality. Existing products are mostly prepared using a rudimentary process of simple crushing, mixing, and packaging. On the one hand, differentiated pretreatment processes are not designed for the characteristics of different raw materials, making it difficult for the effective components in the raw materials to fully dissolve during brewing, thus reducing the actual efficacy of the health tea. On the other hand, there is a lack of consideration for the stability of the raw materials; some floral raw materials (such as chrysanthemum and honeysuckle) are prone to absorbing moisture, clumping, and oxidizing after direct crushing, affecting the product's shelf life and drinking safety. Furthermore, the uniformity of raw material mixing and component stability are not improved through process optimization (such as granulation and cellaring), resulting in significant differences in quality between batches and poor consistency in taste and efficacy.

[0005] Third, there is a lack of targetedness. Existing products are mostly designed for the general public and do not focus on the core health pain points of specific groups such as those with high work pressure, irregular work and rest schedules, and late-night social engagements. They cannot accurately match the personalized needs of these groups for replenishing qi and blood, regulating the liver and spleen, and relieving fatigue, resulting in limited conditioning effects of the products on the target population.

[0006] In summary, the current market urgently needs a medicinal and edible health tea with a scientific formula, unique process, and the ability to achieve synergistic nourishment from multiple ingredients. This tea is specifically designed for people with high work pressure, irregular lifestyles, long-term sleep deprivation, and frequent alcohol consumption. It aims to address the shortcomings of existing products in terms of formula, process, and targeting, and meet the modern consumer's demand for high-quality health tea. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a medicinal and edible health-preserving tea and its preparation method. Through a scientifically and rationally formulated combination, it fully utilizes the synergistic effects of various herbal ingredients to achieve excellent nourishing effects on the body. It is suitable for people with high work pressure, irregular lifestyles, long-term sleep deprivation, and those who frequently drink alcohol, and has liver-protecting and liver-nourishing effects. At the same time, through a unique preparation process, it ensures stable product quality, ease of storage, and convenient consumption.

[0008] Specifically, the present invention provides a medicinal and edible health-preserving tea, which is composed of the following ingredients in the indicated weight ratios: 3-5 grams of Angelica sinensis, 5-10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 5-10 grams of winter melon seeds, 5-8 grams of Citrus medica, 8-12 grams of Poria cocos, 10-20 grams of Pueraria lobata, 6-15 grams of Lycium barbarum, 3-9 grams of longan, 2-9 grams of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 2-9 grams of Chrysanthemum indicum, 2-10 grams of Lonicera japonica, 5-12 grams of lotus seeds, and 10-20 grams of Dioscorea opposita.

[0009] For different groups of people, such as those with excessive liver fire, the preferred dosage is 8-10 grams of honeysuckle, 5-9 grams of chrysanthemum and golden chrysanthemum, and 15-20 grams of kudzu root, while the preferred dosage is 3-5 grams of longan and 3-4 grams of angelica; for those with weak spleen and stomach, the preferred dosage is 8-10 grams of codonopsis, 10-12 grams of poria, 15-20 grams of yam, and 5-8 grams of winter melon seeds, while the preferred dosage is 2-3 grams of cold ingredients such as honeysuckle, chrysanthemum and golden chrysanthemum.

[0010] Furthermore, the medicinal and edible health-preserving tea is composed of the following ingredients in the indicated weight ratios: 3-4 grams of Angelica sinensis, 5-8 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 8-10 grams of winter melon seeds, 5-8 grams of Citrus medica, 8-10 grams of Poria cocos, 15-20 grams of Pueraria lobata, 6-15 grams of Lycium barbarum, 3-5 grams of longan, 5-9 grams of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 5-9 grams of Chrysanthemum indicum, 8-10 grams of Lonicera japonica, 5-12 grams of lotus seeds, and 10-15 grams of Dioscorea opposita.

[0011] Furthermore, the medicinal and edible health-preserving tea is composed of the following ingredients in the indicated weight ratios: 3-5 grams of Angelica sinensis, 8-10 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 5-8 grams of winter melon seeds, 5-8 grams of Citrus medica, 10-12 grams of Poria cocos, 10-15 grams of Pueraria lobata, 10-15 grams of Lycium barbarum, 5-9 grams of longan, 2-3 grams of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 2-3 grams of Chrysanthemum indicum, 2-3 grams of Lonicera japonica, 5-8 grams of lotus seeds, 15-20 grams of Dioscorea opposita, and 5-14 grams of black tea.

[0012] This invention also provides a method for preparing the aforementioned medicinal and edible health-preserving tea, comprising the following steps: (1) Mix wolfberry, longan, codonopsis, winter melon seeds, kudzu root, lotus seeds and yam, grind to 100-120 mesh, and store in a cellar for 30 days to obtain raw material powder A; (2) Mix the golden chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, crush them, and make raw material powder B; (3) After the raw material powder A and raw material powder B are fully mixed by an automatic screening machine and a mixer, the granulated product is placed in an oven to dry, shape, mature and sterilize to obtain hollow irregular granules; (4) Process and crush the chrysanthemum, mix it with the granules obtained in step (3), and feed it into a fully automatic tea bag machine to make a finished product with an inner packaging bag.

[0013] When brewing the finished product, you can add black tea according to your personal preference. The amount added is generally 1-2 grams per packet, which can more effectively improve the taste, enhance the color of the tea soup, and remove many unwanted odors from the Chinese medicinal herbs.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage temperature in step (1) is 4-20℃ and the storage humidity is 4%-20%.

[0015] Furthermore, the storage process described in step (1) is divided into three stages: The first stage, lasting 1-10 days, involves maintaining a temperature of 15-20℃ and a humidity of 15%-20% to activate the raw materials' own enzyme system, promoting the conversion of starch into oligosaccharides and the degradation of fiber into soluble polysaccharides. The second stage, lasting 11-25 days, involves maintaining a temperature of 8-12℃ and a humidity of 8%-12% to slow down the metabolic rate and accumulate flavor compounds. The third stage, lasting 26-30 days, involves maintaining a temperature of 4-6℃ and a humidity of 4%-6% for low-temperature setting to prevent the raw material powder from absorbing moisture and clumping. Ventilate 1-2 times a day during storage, for 15-30 minutes each time.

[0016] Step (1) uses a grinder and cellaring to neutralize the characteristics of each raw material. For example, wolfberry is too sticky, longan is too hot, angelica is hot and has a strong smell, codonopsis has a grassy smell, winter melon seeds and kudzu root are too cold, and Buddha's hand is too tough. This yields raw material powder A, which is neither too hot nor too cold, has a mild taste, is easy to eat and absorb by the human body.

[0017] Furthermore, the particle size of the granulation in step (3) is 0.2-2 mm, and the particle size range can be expanded as needed.

[0018] Furthermore, the drying, shaping, ripening and sterilization described in step (3) are specifically drying at 95-100℃ for 8-10 minutes, then drying at 80-85℃ for 5-10 minutes, and then drying at 65-70℃ for 50-70 minutes to reduce the moisture content of the particles to <5% and obtain hollow irregular particles.

[0019] Furthermore, the sieve size of the automatic screening machine is 100 mesh.

[0020] Step (3) First, the water in the granulation is rapidly vaporized by high temperature to generate micro-expansion pressure, which creates gaps inside the granules and makes them less compact, thus obtaining granules with uniform release, large water contact surface area and fast brewing speed. Gradient drying is adopted to achieve the purpose of shaping, maturation and sterilization at the same time, which simplifies the production process and ensures that the active ingredients of the product are not destroyed, resulting in a high-efficiency product suitable for brewing.

[0021] This invention also provides an application of a medicinal and edible health-preserving tea, which is used to prepare beverages and foods for regulating the spleen, stomach, or liver.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) The medicinal and edible health-preserving tea formula of the present invention integrates a variety of herbal ingredients that nourish the body and mind. Angelica sinensis nourishes blood and promotes blood circulation; Codonopsis pilosula strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs; winter melon seeds promote diuresis and eliminate dampness; Citrus medica soothes the liver and regulates qi; Poria cocos transforms water and dampness; Pueraria lobata relieves alcohol and protects the liver; Lycium barbarum nourishes the liver and kidneys; Longan nourishes blood and calms the mind; Chrysanthemum morifolium, Chrysanthemum indicum, and Lonicera japonica clear heat and detoxify, and clear liver fire; Lotus seeds coordinate the relationship between the liver and other organs; and Dioscorea opposita enhances the function of the spleen and stomach. The synergistic effect of the various ingredients nourishes and protects the body and mind from multiple aspects, with comprehensive and significant effects.

[0023] (2) The unique preparation process of this invention includes staged pretreatment, storage and granulation, which improves the characteristics of the raw materials and makes them neither cold nor hot; it specifically addresses the pain points of different raw materials: ① Starch / fiber raw materials such as Angelica sinensis and Codonopsis pilosula are mixed, powdered and stored in a cellar. The storage process can promote the stable release of active ingredients (such as polysaccharides and volatile oils) in the raw materials, while reducing the off-flavor of the raw materials and enhancing the flavor of the subsequent tea drinks; ② Chrysanthemum morifolium and honeysuckle are powdered and granulated separately to avoid the problem of easy moisture absorption, clumping and oxidation after direct crushing of flower raw materials, thus extending the shelf life of the product; ③ Finally, it is mixed with the chrysanthemum powder prepared on site to retain the fresh aroma and activity of chrysanthemum morifolium and harmonize the overall taste. The whole process avoids the defects of traditional extensive mixing, ensures consistent quality between batches of products, and maximizes the efficacy of raw materials, allowing drinkers to absorb nutrients more efficiently.

[0024] (3) The present invention uniquely adopts gradient drying, which simultaneously achieves the purpose of shaping, maturation and sterilization. First, the water in the granulation is rapidly vaporized by high temperature to generate micro-expansion pressure, which creates voids in the granules and makes them less compact, thereby obtaining granules with uniform release, large water contact surface area and fast brewing speed. This simplifies the production process and ensures that the active ingredients of the product are not destroyed, resulting in a high-efficiency product suitable for brewing.

[0025] (4) The medicinal and edible health-preserving tea of ​​this invention addresses the burden on the spleen, stomach, and liver caused by excessive drinking during social engagements by relying on the synergistic effects of Poria cocos, Dioscorea opposita, and Pueraria lobata for conditioning; it also addresses fatigue and restlessness caused by stress by utilizing the invigorating effects of Codonopsis pilosula and black tea, and the calming effects of longan; it is suitable for people who frequently stay up late, drink alcohol, or experience high work stress leading to a heavy burden on their liver, as well as those with symptoms such as liver qi stagnation and excessive liver fire, including irritability, dry eyes, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry mouth. Furthermore, it is easy to brew; simply place the tea bag in a teapot, add an appropriate amount of boiling water, and it is easy to promote. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following examples further illustrate specific implementations of the present invention, but the implementation and protection of the present invention are not limited thereto. It should be noted that any processes not specifically described below are those that can be implemented or understood by those skilled in the art by referring to existing technology. Reagents or instruments whose manufacturers are not specified are considered to be conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0027] Example 1 (1) According to the formula, weigh out 4g of Angelica sinensis, 6g of Codonopsis pilosula, 9g of winter melon seeds, 7g of Citrus medica, 9g of Poria cocos, 12g of Pueraria lobata, 12g of Lycium barbarum, 6g of longan, 4g of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 4g of Chrysanthemum indicum, 4g of Lonicera japonica, 6g of Nelumbo nucifera seeds, and 12g of Dioscorea opposita.

[0028] (2) Mix wolfberry, longan, codonopsis, winter melon seeds, kudzu root, lotus seeds and yam, process them into fine powder using a multi-functional powder grinder, pass them through a 100-mesh sieve, and then store them in a cellar. For the first 1-10 days, maintain a temperature of 15℃ and a humidity of 15%; for the 11-25 days, maintain a temperature of 8℃ and a humidity of 8%; for the 26-30 days, maintain a temperature of 4℃ and a humidity of 4%. Ventilate once a day for 30 minutes during the storage period to obtain raw material powder A.

[0029] (3) Mix the golden chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, crush them, and make raw material powder B.

[0030] (4) Mix raw material powder A and raw material powder B using an automatic screening machine.

[0031] (5) Use a granulator to granulate the mixture.

[0032] (6) The particles obtained in step (5) are first dried at 95°C for 10 minutes, then at 85°C for 5 minutes, and then at 70°C for 1 hour to achieve the purpose of drying, shaping, maturing and sterilization, reducing the moisture content of the particles to <5% and obtaining irregular particles.

[0033] (7) Process and crush the chrysanthemum, then mix it with the granules obtained in step (6), and feed it into a fully automatic tea bag machine to make a finished product with an inner packaging bag.

[0034] Example 2 (1) Weigh out 3g of Angelica sinensis, 6g of Codonopsis pilosula, 9g of winter melon seeds, 7g of Citrus medica, 9g of Poria cocos, 18g of Pueraria lobata, 12g of Lycium barbarum, 4g of longan, 6g of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 6g of Chrysanthemum indicum, 8g of Lonicera japonica, 6g of Nelumbo nucifera seeds, and 12g of Dioscorea opposita.

[0035] (2) Mix wolfberry, longan, codonopsis, winter melon seeds, kudzu root, lotus seeds and yam, process and grind them using a multi-functional grinder, pass them through a 120-mesh sieve, and then store them in a cellar. For the first 1-10 days, maintain a temperature of 18℃ and a humidity of 18%; for the 11-25 days, maintain a temperature of 10℃ and a humidity of 10%; for the 26-30 days, maintain a temperature of 5℃ and a humidity of 5%. Ventilate twice a day during the storage period, with each ventilation lasting 15 minutes, to obtain raw material powder A.

[0036] (3) Mix the golden chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, crush them, and make raw material powder B.

[0037] (4) Mix raw material powder A and raw material powder B using an automatic screening machine.

[0038] (5) Use a granulator to granulate the mixture.

[0039] (6) The particles obtained in step (5) are first dried at 100℃ for 8 minutes, then at 80℃ for 10 minutes, and then at 65℃ for 70 minutes to achieve the purpose of drying, shaping, maturing and sterilization, reducing the moisture content of the particles to <5% and obtaining irregular particles.

[0040] (7) Process the chrysanthemum into fine powder, mix it with the semi-finished product obtained in step (6), and send it into a fully automatic tea bag machine to make a finished product with an inner packaging bag.

[0041] Example 3 (1) Weigh out 4g of Angelica sinensis, 9g of Codonopsis pilosula, 7g of winter melon seeds, 7g of Citrus medica, 11g of Poria cocos, 12g of Pueraria lobata, 12g of Lycium barbarum, 6g of longan, 3g of Chrysanthemum morifolium, 3g of Chrysanthemum indicum, 3g of Lonicera japonica, 6g of Nelumbo nucifera seeds, and 18g of Dioscorea opposita.

[0042] (2) Mix wolfberry, longan, codonopsis, winter melon seeds, kudzu root, lotus seeds and yam, process them into fine powder using a multi-functional powder grinder, pass them through a 120-mesh sieve, and then store them in a cellar. For the first 1-10 days, maintain a temperature of 20℃ and a humidity of 20%; for the 11-25 days, maintain a temperature of 12℃ and a humidity of 12%; for the 26-30 days, maintain a temperature of 6℃ and a humidity of 6%. Ventilate twice a day during the storage period, with each ventilation lasting 20 minutes, to obtain raw material powder A.

[0043] (3) Mix the golden chrysanthemum and honeysuckle, crush them, and make raw material powder B.

[0044] (4) Mix raw material powder A and raw material powder B using an automatic screening machine.

[0045] (5) Use a granulator to granulate the mixture.

[0046] (6) The particles obtained in step (5) are first dried at 95°C for 10 minutes, then at 85°C for 5 minutes, and then at 70°C for 50 minutes to achieve the purpose of drying, shaping, maturing and sterilization, reducing the moisture content of the particles to <5% and obtaining irregular particles.

[0047] (7) Process and crush the chrysanthemum, then mix it with the semi-finished product obtained in step (6), and send it into a fully automatic tea bag machine to make a finished product with an inner packaging bag.

[0048] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are only used to explain the present invention, not to limit the present invention. Any changes, substitutions, modifications, etc., made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A functional food tea comprising, It is composed of the following raw materials in the following weight ratio: Angelica 3-5 grams, Dangshen 5-10 grams, Wenguazi 5-10 grams, Buddha's hand 5-8 grams, Fuling 8-12 grams, Gegen 10-20 grams, Gouqizi 6-15 grams, Gynostemma 3-9 grams, Huangjinju 2-9 grams, Honeysuckle 2-10 grams, Lianzi 5-12 grams, Shanyao 10-20 grams.

2. The ginseng tea according to claim 1, characterized in that, It is composed of the following raw materials in the following weight ratio: Angelica 3-4 grams, Dangshen 5-8 grams, Wenguazi 8-10 grams, Buddha's hand 5-8 grams, Fuling 8-10 grams, Gegen 15-20 grams, Gouqizi 6-15 grams, Gynostemma 3-5 grams, Huangjinju 5-9 grams, Honeysuckle 8-10 grams, Lianzi 5-12 grams, Shanyao 10-15 grams. 3.The health-preserving tea of claim 1, characterized in that, It is composed of the following raw materials in the following weight ratio: Angelica 3-5 grams, Dangshen 8-10 grams, Wenguazi 5-8 grams, Buddha's hand 5-8 grams, Fuling 10-12 grams, Gegen 10-15 grams, Gouqizi 10-15 grams, Gynostemma 5-9 grams, Huangjinju 2-3 grams, Honeysuckle 2-3 grams, Lianzi 5-8 grams, Shanyao 15-20 grams.

4. A method for preparing the health tea of any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It comprises the following steps: (1) Mix Gouqizi, Gynostemma, Dangshen, Wenguazi, Gegen, Lianzi and Shanyao, crush to 100-120 mesh, and send to cellar for 30 days to obtain raw material powder A; (2) Mix Huangjinju and Honeysuckle, crush, and prepare raw material powder B; (3) Mix raw material powder A and raw material powder B by automatic screening machine and mixing machine, granulate, dry, shape, mature and sterilize the granulated product in an oven to obtain hollow irregular granules; (4) Mix Gynostemma processed powder with the granules obtained in step (3), and send to a full-automatic tea bag machine to prepare the finished product with inner packaging bag.

5. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cellar temperature in step (1) is 4-20℃, and the cellar humidity is 4%-20%.

6. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cellar in step (1) is divided into three stages: The first stage is 1-10 days, the temperature is maintained at 15-20℃, and the humidity is maintained at 15%-20%; The second stage is 11-25 days, the temperature is maintained at 8-12℃, and the humidity is maintained at 8%-12%; The third stage is 26-30 days, the temperature is maintained at 4-6℃, and the humidity is maintained at 4%-6%; Ventilate 1-2 times a day during the cellar period, and the ventilation time is 15-30 minutes.

7. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The particle size of the granulation in step (3) is 0.2-2mm.

8. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drying, shaping, maturing and sterilizing in step (3) are as follows: first dry at 95-100℃ for 8-10 minutes, then dry at 80-85℃ for 5-10 minutes, and finally dry at 65-70℃ for 50-70 minutes, so that the water content of the granules is reduced to <5%, and the hollow irregular granules are obtained.

9. The preparation method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The screening size of the automatic screening machine is 100 mesh.

10. The use of the herbal tea according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The medicine-food homologous health tea is used for preparing beverages and food for regulating the spleen and stomach or the liver.