NYC｜This Cantonese Herbal Tea Is Worth a Detour in Summer Heat 🍵

In humid summer, Cantonese folks rely on herbal tea to cool down and detoxify. Western medicine doesn’t have a word for (heatiness), but those who know… know 😉. At 46 Mott, you’ll find traditional Cantonese pastries, desserts, and drinks—it’s like stepping into a neighborhood shop in Guangdong. I headed straight for the fridge with bottled herbal teas: chicken bone grass, self-heal flower, monk fruit chrysanthemum. Each small bottle is around $2. Unsweetened and refreshing with a mild herbal taste—not bitter at all. Sipping it on a hot day feels like a cool breeze for your soul—instant revival 😇. 💭 Childhood memories rushed back: buying herbal tea from shops like Xu Qi Xiu, bottled fresh from big barrels. I’d chug it, making a face at the bitterness while adults said, “Good medicine tastes bitter!” The version here is much gentler—totally drinkable. 🥤 Regulars come for tea eggs, tofu pudding, and sticky rice treats. The shop is small but lively—lines form as items like black sesame paste are packed fresh. The cashier greets everyone warmly. A tiny but complete, traditional, and heartwarming Chinatown gem 😌. 📍 46 Mott Bakery #NYC #Chinatown #CantoneseFood #HerbalTea #SummerDrinks #NYCEats #HiddenGem #NYCFood #CoolingDrinks