Aged pumpkin tea for puffy hands, morning and night: Preetea Hobak-su

Why I picked Preetea Hobak-su for puffiness after spicy, salty food

Preetea Hobak-su is a puffiness tea made from 100% aged pumpkin (hobak), and it kept showing up as an Olive Young recommended item. It's said to be rich in potassium, which helps flush out sodium, and pectin, which is good for clearing waste, so I trusted it even more.

I really love spicy and salty food, and I always reach for it when I need to de-stress, but the next-day puffiness is no joke, boohoo. So I naturally went looking for a tea to reduce swelling and found Preetea Hobak-su.

When is the best time to drink Preetea Hobak-su?

I have one cup in the morning and one in the evening. Unlike red beans, pumpkin is an ingredient with a warming nature, and it felt soothing on my stomach.

Drinking it on an empty stomach in the morning was especially nice, because my body felt like it was waking up gently.

Can you drink it hot and cold?

You can drink Preetea Hobak-su hot or cold, so it works in any season. That versatility is one of the reasons I recommend it to anyone looking for a tea to reduce puffiness.

It has no caffeine and a lightly sweet taste, so it goes down without any resistance. I can see why it's such a popular Olive Young pick for pregnant women.

The zipper bag makes storing and carrying easy

Preetea Hobak-su comes in a zipper bag, which makes it so easy to pull out tea bags one at a time. I keep one box at the office and one at home and alternate between them.

Little conveniences like this are part of why I keep drinking it.

When did I notice a change in puffiness after Preetea Hobak-su?

About an hour after drinking Preetea Hobak-su, my body definitely felt lighter. My hands in particular were less puffy, and I could feel the difference when the ring marks got fainter.

If you keep up with it as a puffiness tea, you really do notice a difference. I also felt more confident because I heard it's served for puffiness care at celebrity makeup shops in Cheongdam.

Does it have that fishy taste pumpkin tea can have?

Thanks to Preetea's own roasting method, Preetea Hobak-su has a nutty aroma with no fishy taste. Other pumpkin teas sometimes put me off with their distinctive smell, but Preetea Hobak-su is easy to drink.

One tea bag brews strongly enough even in more than 1L of water, so it's good value too. If you want a tea for puffiness that also tastes good, I think you'll be happy with it.

Trying it as a morning routine instead of coffee

When I get to the office, I start my day with a warm Preetea Hobak-su instead of coffee. The flavor is gentle, so it's easy to keep up. My water intake goes up naturally and it feels like I'm managing puffiness at the same time, so two birds with one stone.

Starting the morning this way makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself, which feels good.

What did my coworkers think?

I left Preetea Hobak-su in a corner of the office cabinet and shared it with coworkers, and everyone said it was delicious, haha. It's said to be developed by a tea master from a 5-star hotel, and maybe that's why it has a more premium feel than ordinary tea.

In the end I even shared the link in our group chat!! An Olive Young recommended item really is popular for a reason.

Preetea Hobak-su ingredients: zero sugar and caffeine-free

Preetea Hobak-su is zero sugar, 0 calories, caffeine-free and additive-free, so it's easy to drink without worry, which is a big plus. It's said to be a puffiness tea pregnant women can drink with peace of mind, so I keep drinking it with even more confidence.

On evenings after spicy, salty food in particular, I drink a warm cup before bed and feel much less puffy the next day.

Who I recommend Preetea Hobak-su to

• People looking for a tea to reduce puffiness
• People who often eat strongly flavored food
• People who need to manage postpartum swelling
• People looking for a tea to drink instead of coffee

Preetea Hobak-su clearly has a reason for its word-of-mouth fame as an Olive Young recommended item, and I think it'll become a staple for me 👍