Pennywort Drink

Nutrition

Pennywort Drink is an Asian drink made from fresh pennywort leaves, water, sugar syrup and ice, mixed and frothed in a blender.

It tastes like ice tea with a mossy or lettucey tone to it, and bitter tones.

It is sold commercially in tins, just like a soft drink.

Nutrition

It is considered good for you.

Language Notes

Called "rau ma" in Vietnamese.

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