Reboiled Water 老火水

• total time: three hour

Ingredients

spring water or filtered water

Directions

1. add water into a clay pot. After the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low. Keep the lid off and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir it occasionally with a spoon to keep the water moving.

2. Then put the lid on and lower the heat to the smallest setting. Let the surface stay at a gentle simmer, with small bubbles (not fully boiling). Keep it like this for 2–3 hours so the heat slowly works through the water.

3. Turn off the heat. The finished water should taste smooth and soft, not “harsh” like freshly boiled water.