Aloe vera ginseng drink: Refreshing and non-bitter recipe at home

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Aloe vera ginseng drink is a traditional and familiar beverage in many Vietnamese households. It is especially popular for its health benefits, such as detoxifying the body and cooling the system. The preparation process is simple and not complicated, allowing you to easily make it at home by following the recipe shared by GC Food below.

1. Ingredients for aloe vera ginseng drink

To prepare a delicious batch of aloe vera ginseng drink for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 large aloe vera leaf or 2 - 3 small leaves (equivalent to 500g of GC Food aloe vera)

• 200g rock sugar (adjust to taste)

• 2 liters of filtered water

• 1 bundle of pandan leaves

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 lemon

All of these ingredients are familiar and easy to find at traditional markets or supermarkets. In addition, you may also add other ingredients such as red dates, longan or sugarcane to enhance sweetness and create a richer aroma for the drink.

2. How to properly prepare aloe vera to remove slime and bitterness

To ensure that your aloe vera herbal drink is not bitter or unpleasant to drink, it is important to clean and prepare the aloe vera correctly. Below are the steps for selecting and preparing aloe vera using proper techniques:

2.1 Step 1: Choosing fresh aloe vera

When purchasing aloe vera, you should choose leaves that are fresh, evenly green in color and have white speckles running along the length of the leaf. To check freshness, look at the cut end of the leaf. If the cut surface appears fresh and releases a lot of gel, the aloe vera was recently harvested. Conversely, if the cut looks dry with little gel, the leaf is old and should be avoided.

2.2 Step 2: Preparing the aloe vera

First, use a knife to peel off the outer skin, then rinse the aloe vera flesh several times under clean water until all slime and yellow latex are completely removed. Be sure to wash away all the yellow latex, as this is the main cause of bitterness and can trigger irritation in people with sensitive constitutions.

Next, cut the aloe vera flesh into bite-sized cubes and soak them in water mixed with half a tablespoon of salt and half a lemon for about 15 minutes. After soaking, blanch the aloe vera briefly in boiling water for 30 - 60 seconds, then immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to maintain its crisp, mildly sweet texture. Finally, drain the aloe vera well, and it is ready to be used for making aloe vera herbal drinks.

3. How to make a refreshing aloe vera ginseng drink

After properly cleaning and preparing the fresh aloe vera, you can start making the aloe vera ginseng drink by following the instructions below:

3.1 Step 1: Making the sugar syrup

Place a large pot on the stove, add about 2 liters of filtered water and bring it to a boil over medium to high heat. When the water begins to simmer, add all the rock sugar and continue cooking until the sugar is completely dissolved. You can adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste - use less for a lighter sweetness or add more if you prefer a sweeter drink.

Once the sugar has dissolved, tie the pandan leaves into a bundle and add them to the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes to fully extract their aroma. Avoid cooking the pandan leaves for too long or over high heat, as this may cause the syrup to become cloudy and slightly bitter.

To further enhance the flavor of the aloe vera ginseng drink, you may add other ingredients such as red dates, dried longan or sugarcane while cooking the syrup to create natural sweetness. In this case, be sure to reduce the initial amount of rock sugar by about one-third to one-half, as these ingredients are naturally sweet.

3.2 Step 2: Adding the remaining ingredients

While the pandan leaves are simmering, soak the chia seeds by adding 2 - 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 100ml of filtered water. After about 15 minutes, remove the pandan leaves, then add the prepared aloe vera and the soaked chia seeds to the pot. Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.

This aloe vera ginseng drink recipe is suggested by G.C Food Joint Stock Company (GC Food), a pioneer in unlocking the value of Vietnamese aloe vera. Thanks to its closed production process and organic aloe vera supply, all GC Food aloe vera products maintain consistent quality and meet food safety standards.

4. The finished aloe vera ginseng drink: Visually appealing and refreshingly unique

Once the aloe vera ginseng drink is cooked, the gentle aroma of pandan leaves and rock sugar fills the air. When enjoyed, the mild sweetness of rock sugar blends with the soft chia seeds and lightly crisp aloe vera, creating a refreshing and pleasant sensation.

After cooking, you can chill the drink in the refrigerator for about 2 - 3 hours or add ice if serving immediately to enhance its refreshing taste. If there is any leftover, allow the drink to cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator for later use. While waiting for it to cool, loosely cover the pot instead of sealing it tightly to prevent condensation and spoilage.

GC Food has now shared a quick and simple way to make an aloe vera ginseng drink at home. With the ingredients and recipe above, you can confidently prepare a refreshing, cooling beverage for your loved ones.

In addition, you can choose ready-to-use aloe vera products such as Aloe Vera Cubes, Aseptic Aloe Vera, and GC Food Crispy Aloe Vera to save time and effort on preparing fresh aloe vera. All GC Food aloe vera products are carefully preprocessed and sterilized. ensuring they are safe to use without irritating. If you would like more reassurance, please visit the introducing GC Food page to learn more about our processing technology.

Article prepared by the GC Food Team - Experts in natural ingredients.