1. Draw a circle horizontally in the middle of the lotus seed with a knife, so that clear knife marks appear on the shell of the lotus seed.

2. Press the shell to reveal the lotus seeds.

3. Pass a toothpick through the lotus seeds and pick out the lotus plumule.

4. Pull out the lotus plumule.

5. Wash the mucus on the lotus seed heart with cold boiled water and make tea in the shade.

Lotus plumule tea, which uses the green germ in the mature lotus seeds to make tea, has the function of clearing away heart fire and stopping nocturnal emission, and is the most suitable food for patients with heart-kidney disharmony, lowering blood pressure and reducing fat, hyperactive fire due to yin deficiency and insomnia.

Efficacy of lotus plumule tea: lotus plumule tea has the effects of clearing away heat, astringing semen, stopping bleeding and quenching thirst. It can be used to treat heart failure, shock, impotence, vexation, thirst, hematemesis, nocturnal emission, red eyes, swelling and pain, clear heart fire, calm liver, purge spleen, lower lung, relieve summer-heat, relieve dysphoria, promote fluid production to quench thirst and treat pinkeye. Lotus seed core drink can treat constipation. According to historical records, every time Emperor Qianlong went to the summer resort, he always used lotus leaves and dewdrops to process lotus seed core tea, so as to nourish the heart, improve intelligence, regulate vitality, and clear the heart and detoxify. Lotus seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium, which can not only constitute the components of bones and teeth, but also promote blood coagulation, activate certain enzymes, maintain nerve conduction, calm nerves, maintain muscle elasticity and heartbeat rhythm. Rich phosphorus is also the main component of nuclear protein, which helps the body to metabolize protein, fat and sugar, maintain acid-base balance, and also plays an important role in the formation of sperm.