{"title":"Soup \u0026 Simmer Ingredients","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSoup \u0026amp; Simmer Ingredients collection—premium dried ingredients curated to upgrade Chinese soups and simple simmered drinks at home. Vacuum-sealed and packed in Canada for freshness and pantry-friendly convenience.\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eSimple to use with your favourite soup base—just add to the pot and simmer—so you can create a lighter, clearer broth or a richer, more umami-forward soup, exactly the way you like it. Ships across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tong-cao-rice-paper-plant-pith","title":"Tong Cao (Rice Paper Plant Pith)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTong Cao (通草), also known as rice paper plant pith (Tetrapanax papyrifer pith), is a traditional Chinese soup ingredient commonly used in Cantonese and Guangdong-style soups. Light and sponge-like, it absorbs broth beautifully for a delicate, well-blended finish—perfect when you prefer a lighter, clearer-style pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used in a soup pot, or simmered on its own as a simple, light herbal-style drink. It also appears in traditional postpartum and confinement soup recipe culture, often referred to as zuo yue soup (坐月湯 \/ zuo yue tang), including family recipes sometimes labeled “Tong Nai Tang” (通奶湯).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDried soup \u0026amp; simmer ingredient (Tong Cao \/ Rice Paper Plant Pith, plant pith)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, clean finish • absorbs flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for: \u003c\/strong\u003eChicken or pork clear soups • lighter, clearer-style broths • simple simmered soup drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and porous after simmering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight: \u003c\/strong\u003e10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing guide: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbout 5g per pot (10g pack makes about 2 pots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick rinse (optional brief soak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage: \u003c\/strong\u003eCool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YumTongCYuen 飲湯思源","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46755183198377,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/0741\/7769\/files\/Tong_Cao_Rice_Paper_Plant_Pith_1.png?v=1772303885"},{"product_id":"mulberry-mistletoe-sang-ji-sheng","title":"Mulberry Mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulberry Mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生) is a specialty ingredient in Chinese soup and simmer drink culture. It can be used as a soup add-on or gently simmered on its own as a light herbal-style drink. In traditional recipe culture and classic references, Sang Ji Sheng is often mentioned in everyday “wellness-style” soup\/drink pairings, and it commonly appears in themed recipes such as postpartum\/confinement-style soups, women’s seasonal soup-drink traditions, and evening-style soothing drink combinations (shared as food culture references only).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also well known in Hong Kong\/Guangdong dessert culture through the classic sweet drink Sang Ji Sheng Lotus Seed Egg Tea, sometimes simply called Sang Ji Sheng Egg Tea —a gentle, comforting flavour many people associate with the taste of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Soup \u0026amp; Simmer Ingredients (Mulberry Mistletoe \/ Sang Ji Sheng)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eFlavour profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and gentle • works well as a simmer drink base • pairs easily with other ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese soup add-ons • light simmered drinks • dessert-style sweet drinks (e.g., Sang Ji Sheng Lotus Seed Egg Tea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eTraditional recipe context (food culture):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confinement\/postpartum-style recipe themes • women’s seasonal soup-drink themes • evening-style soothing drink pairings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eServing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout 60g per pot (120g pack makes about 2 pots)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick rinse (optional brief soak if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry place. 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