Yongfu monk-fruit tea 永福罗汉果茶
Yongfu monk-fruit tea is featured among the local specialties of Guilin.
Dried monk fruit makes a clear brown-gold infusion with a naturally sweet taste. Try a cup in Yongfu and ask whether other ingredients are added.
How it is made
Dried monk fruit is broken or portioned and steeped or simmered in hot water to make an infusion. Some shops combine it with tea leaves or other ingredients.
Flavour & texture
The drink has a pronounced natural sweetness and a lingering fruit-herbal flavor, usually with a clear brown-gold color.
Local roots & traditions
Monk fruit is a recognized Yongfu agricultural specialty near Guilin.
How to order Yongfu monk-fruit tea
Ask whether the cup contains added sugar or other ingredients, and choose it for its flavor rather than treating it as a medical remedy.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 永福罗汉果茶 for Yongfu monk-fruit tea. Ask whether the cup contains added sugar or other ingredients, and choose it for its flavor rather than treating it as a medical remedy.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.