Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe

Chrysanthemum tea is a herbal tea which originated in China. As there are many benefits of chrysanthemum tea, it has become very popular. Let’s take a look at the chrysanthemum tea recipe...

Herbal tea has become very popular all around the world these days. One well known herbal tea is chrysanthemum tea, which was cultivated in China since 15th century BC as a flowering herb. It was introduced in Japan around the 8th century AD, and it was made to be the official seal by the Emperor. The main ingredients of chrysanthemum tea recipe are dried chrysanthemum flowers. The flowers are sweet, light and refreshing in flavor. There are different flowers available to make chrysanthemum tea, such as yellow, bright red or white chrysanthemum tea flowers. We will now see how to make chrysanthemum tea, but before that do you want to read on herbal teas?

Chrysanthemum Tea - How to Make

Ingredients

Dried Chrysanthemum Ѕ oz

Water 2 cups

Sugar 2 teaspoons

Method

Rinse the dried chrysanthemum under running water and drain the water from the flowers.

Put the flowers in water and bring it to rolling boil. Let the water boil for 20 to 30 minutes.

Towards the end of boiling time, add sugar and stir till the sugar dissolves.

Remove the tea from heat and let it cool.

Pour the chrysanthemum tea through a strainer and discard the chrysanthemum flowers.

Allow the juice to cool and then refrigerate. Serve over ice.

Organic Chrysanthemum Tea Recipe

This is a different recipe to make chrysanthemum tea. In this recipe licorice is used, but if you suffer from blood pressure or are pregnant, then do not add it to the tea.

Ingredients

Dried Chrysanthemum Flowers 50 grams

Licorice Roots 8 pieces

Water 1 liter

Sugar (as per taste)

Method

In a pot, take water and add chrysanthemum flowers, licorice roots, and bring it to a boil.

When the water starts boiling, add sugar to taste and take the tea off heat.

Strain the tea of the chrysanthemum flowers and licorice rice roots using a strainer.

Let the tea cool, you can then keep it in the refrigerator or drink it at room temperature.

You can choose to use the strained chrysanthemum flowers and licorice roots again.

Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits

Chrysanthemum tea is famous for its cooling properties, which help to decrease the body heat and is recommended for people who are suffering from fever, sore throat and heat related ailments. Chrysanthemum tea was prescribed in traditional Chinese medicine to treat influenza. It also cleanses the body, along with reducing internal heat. Chrysanthemum flower tea also helps to detoxify the blood and helps in relieving high blood pressure. It is recommended to have it in summer, where it can help prevent the risk of sun stroke. Among chrysanthemum tea benefits are preventing and treating mild sun stroke as well. If it is had with meals, it aids in digestion, especially of greasy foods. Chrysanthemum tea is also taken to help in strengthening the lungs and relieve congestion. It is also known to sharpen vision and hearing problem. You may want to read on chrysanthemum tea benefits.

If you are calories conscious, then you can skip sugar from chrysanthemum tea recipe. The other option is to add sweetener to the tea instead of sugar. Honey can also be added to the tea instead of the sugar. Just a word of caution, if you are pregnant, then it is recommended you limit your intake of chrysanthemum tea. Although there are no known side effects, it does contain caffeine. When you buy the chrysanthemum tea, you may want to check the package for instructions on making the tea. Some of the tea may not require boiling, it can just be steeped in hot water.