Ingredients

  • 2 tbspdried chrysanthemum(flowers)
  • 2 cupshot water
  • 1 tbsprock sugar(or honey)
  • 2 piecesdried goji berries(optional)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Place chrysanthemum flowers in a teapot or cup.
  2. Pour hot water over flowers.
  3. Steep for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add rock sugar and goji berries.
  5. Serve hot or chill for iced version.

📜 History

Chrysanthemum tea has been consumed in China for over a thousand years, with records dating to the Song Dynasty. In traditional Chinese medicine, the flower is considered a cooling herb that clears heat and benefits the eyes. The tea became associated with the Double Ninth Festival, a Chinese holiday celebrating longevity. Today, chrysanthemum tea is enjoyed throughout East Asia, valued both for its delicate floral flavor and its purported health benefits.

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