Had too much to drink in Hong Kong?

So maybe you started the night out with a booze cruise in Victoria Harbor, and then took the party over to Wan Chai.  Now it’s the morning after and you’re paying the price. Look on the bright side, it’s a great opportunity to try out some Chinese hangover cures – let’s say in the form of tea.

First: Ku Ding Tea  (also known as Fuding, Chading or Galou tea) – This tea supposedly removes toxins, reduces inflammation, and eases headaches.  Full disclosure – it tastes awful. But if you’re really in a bad place it’s worth a shot. No one wants to waste a day in Hong Kong hiding in bed.

Second: Pu’er Tea This dark tea supposedly has weight-loss, anti-aging, and hangover curing abilities. Sounds too good to be true, but it never hurts to try.

Third: Ginseng Tea Like coffee, ginseng will give you a boost of energy to help you push through your rough morning and get on with your day. Unlike coffee, Ginseng won’t dehydrate you and slow your recovery process.

So after you’ve ingested enough tea to drown an elephant, maybe you’re feeling a bit better. Or maybe you’re not. If the latter happens to be the case, get your sorry ass over to Soho as fast as possible to cure your hang over the old fashioned way: with a big, greasy American or English breakfast.