Chrysanthemum Tea
A delicate Chinese floral tea with cooling properties and subtle sweetness.
- 2 tbspdried chrysanthemum(flowers)
- 2 cupshot water
- 1 tbsprock sugar(or honey)
- 2 piecesdried goji berries(optional)
- 1Place chrysanthemum flowers in a teapot or cup.
- 2Pour hot water over flowers.
- 3Steep for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- 4Add rock sugar and goji berries.
- 5Serve hot or chill for iced version.
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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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