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Why Do Chinese Drink Brown Sugar Water? Unpacking a Centuries-Old Tradition

Jan 5, 2026 •

3 min read

For centuries, across many Chinese communities, a warm cup of brown sugar water has been a comforting remedy for various ailments. This practice of drinking brown sugar water is deeply rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and offers numerous perceived health and wellness benefits.