Chrysanthemun Tea

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Chrysanthemum flowers, called Ju Hua in Chinese, have been used in Chinese Medicine for centuries. Chrysanthemums have proven to be effective in treating allergies, congestion, suppressing hyperactive liver and improving eyesight. The modern medicine science have also proved upon research that chrysanthemum can help to lower blood pressure, remove cancer cells, expand the coronary artery and prevent bacterial contamination.

Chrysanthemum tea is one of China’s most popular Herbal teas. Since it is a common flower as well as a medicinal food, the Chinese has kept the practice of watching and tasting chrysanthemum ever since thousands of years ago. The effect of chrysanthemum tea is also elaborated in the book Bencao Gangmu written by Li Shizhen in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). Long-time drinking of the tea can help increase calcium in human body, regulate myocardial function and reduce cholesterol, which is especially good for people at middle or senior ages or for preventing the epidemic conjunctivitis. It’s also good for blurred vision and eye dryness caused by irascibility or excessive use of eye, particularly for those working with computers. Meanwhile, the chrysanthemum tea is rich in aroma and refreshing, which also helps to relax and relieve headache. It is believed that regular drink of Chrysanthemum tea can “lead to energetic body, better vision and hearing, alert brain and longevity”.

Chrysanthemum tea can be served hot or cold. Cold is an ideal drink for hot summer days to quench summer heat and to prevent sunstroke. It is also an excellent thirst quencher. Chrysanthemum tea can help to aid digestion when drunk with or after meals, especially when you had too much greasy fried, baked, or barbequed foods.

How to Enjoy Chrysanthemum Tea

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(1) Empty one sacket into a cup. Add boiling water and steep for about 5 minutes or until the water turns into yellowish. Add some rock sugar or honey for sweetness.

(2) Chrysanthemun and Goji Berry Tea

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To enjoy the health benefits of both Chrysanthemun and Goji Berry, in addition to the step described in step (1), add some Goji berry to the cup and then add boiling water.