Lingzhi mushrooms, also known as Reishi, begin their growth cycle in early spring and reach maturity around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival. This festival has a cultural connection to Lingzhi, featured in traditional stories such as the legend of the White Snake, which is set during this time.

The Dragon Boat Festival is associated with various traditional practices. These include displaying specific plants and consuming certain foods, customs that historically emerged around seasonal changes.

Lingzhi has held a significant place in various traditions for a long time. Following the Dragon Boat Festival, temperatures and humidity typically rise. This period is often seen in many cultures as a time to be mindful of seasonal shifts.

Some historical texts reference Lingzhi and categorize it among various traditional ingredients. To incorporate Lingzhi into a daily routine, some people choose to steep it in hot water as a beverage or use it in cooking.

Recipes Featuring Lingzhi

Lingzhi & Lily Preparation

Ingredients: Organic purple Lingzhi slices, red dates, dried lily bulbs, ginger slices.

Method: Rinse the dates and lily bulbs. Combine all ingredients in a pot. Simmer gently for approximately 1 hour. Season to taste.

Lingzhi, Ginseng & Astragalus Preparation

Ingredients: Dried Lingzhi slices or powder. Can be mixed with other teas such as green tea.

Method: Place Lingzhi in a cup, add boiling water, and allow it to steep for 10-15 minutes.

Lingzhi, Abalone & Duck Preparation

Ingredients: ½ duck, 20g organic purple Lingzhi slices, ginger slices, goji berries.

Method: Rinse the Lingzhi. Cut the duck and blanch it briefly. Place the duck, Lingzhi, and ginger in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1 hour. Add goji berries and simmer for another 30 minutes. Season with salt.

Lingzhi & White Fungus Preparation

Ingredients: 4g purple Lingzhi slices, 10g dried white fungus, goji berries, red dates, lotus seeds, honey.

Method: Soak the white fungus and tear it into pieces. Combine all ingredients (except honey) in a pot. Simmer gently for about 1 hour. Sweeten with honey to taste.

We wish you a pleasant and harmonious Dragon Boat Festival season.

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