Key Information

• Chrysanthemum tea is a natural coolant commonly used to relieve signs of 'heatiness', which may manifest physically as sore throat, dry mouth, ulcers, acne outbreak, etc.
• While there are many varieties of chrysanthemum flowers out there, they all share these common benefits:
• - Clears heat
• - Expels wind-heat
• - Detoxifies the body
• - Brightens the eyes
• However, different chrysanthemum flowers are more suited for different situations.
• Our chrysanthemum comes from Zhejiang, China, using premium grade baby chrysanthemum buds that are harvested when the flowers are not fully bloomed. It has stronger properties in clearing heat and detoxification than our Kunlun snow chrysanthemum varieties.
• More suitable for relieving wind-heat cold/flu:
• - Tends to occur more during the hot and dry seasons
• - Symptoms include sore throat, fever, cough with thick yellow phlegm, runny nose with yellow mucus, dark yellow urine, and hard or dry stools

Country/place of Origin

Preparation

• Dosage:
• 5g to 9g
• Suggested use:
• Infuse 2 teaspoons in hot water for about 5 minutes before consuming. For a cold brew tea, use room temperature water instead and refrigerate for 2 hours or longer if you prefer a stronger taste.
• Note:
• It is recommended to pour away the first brew to 'wash' the tea.
• Recommendation:
• Infuse chrysanthemum with wolfberries or red dates to relieve tired eyes and nourish the blood, or mix chrysanthemum with some honeysuckle and rock sugar to soothe a sore throat and dispel heat.
• How to make a herbal brew to soothe a swollen and sore throat:
• Rinse herbs before use. Put 10g Honeysuckle, 9g Chrysanthemum Buds, 10g xuan shen, 10g mai dong, and 3g Liquorice Root into a pot. Add sufficient water to cover the herbs. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer under low heat for 20 minutes. Add rock sugar or honey to taste. Serve it warm. (Serving size: 1 to 2)

Storage

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