Aug 04 2010
In Search of the Best Cold Remedy: Royal Dragon versus the Local Market
This past week I had one of those dreaded summer colds, you know, the type where you’re hot and sweaty and the 103 degree temperature doesn’t help things. So it got to the point that, even though it was sweltering outside, I had to have my time tested remedy: Dr. Pepper and hot and sour soup.
Cold Remedy #1: Dr. Pepper and Hot and Sour Soup
Whether it actually works, Dr. Pepper has been tauted as a cold remedy, hangover remedy, and general picker-upper to many over the years. After all, the drink was created by a pharmacist in Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store in 1885. Maybe it’s the sugar, maybe it’s the carbonation, or maybe it’s just the unique flavor the makes people crave it when they’re feeling low; whatever the case, I’ve been using it, couple with hot & sour soup, and it’s always done the trick for me!
The reasoning behind having the soup during a cold makes much more sense: the warm broth and hot spices alone are enough to clear out the stuffiest of sinuses.
So last Friday, when I had the stuffiest of sinuses, I headed to Royal Dragon’s Chinese buffet to get the necessities:
Dr. Pepper & Hot and Sour Soup
If you haven’t been to Royal Dragon, they have a large number of items to choose from, including most of the usual Chinese buffet fare of fried foods, chicken, beef, pork, and vegetable dishes, and heavy sauces, but occasionally you can find duck and other surprises there.
If you want something a little more special, they also offer a variety of fresh dishes off of the menu.
Royal Dragon Buffet
Royal Dragon has a grand and elegant atmosphere, and while we did opt for the buffet over the fresher menu items, I still left satisfied and feeling much more clear in the head. This seemed to do the trick, at least for the time being, but there was another remedy that my Chinese friend had urged me to try as well, so over the weekend that’s what I did.
Cold Remedy #2: Ginger Tea
Ginger tea is easy to make, requires only a ginger root, is thought to be a great cold remedy, and is pleasant tasting to boot!
You just take a fresh ginger root and slice it into pieces:
Ginger Root
Boil it in water for a good 20 minutes or so.
And voila, your tea is ready. It should be highly concentrated for the best results and served hot.
Ginger Tea
I’m not sure if it helped with my cold, but I quite enjoyed the taste of the ginger tea and will definitely be making it again as a pre-bedtime bevvy.
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