chrysanthemum tea, flower tea

chrysanthemum teaHuangshan GongjuTasteVery refreshing and has a natural sweet fragrance and taste. Try brewing it with some rock sugar for additional sweetness.Appearance: Dried white/yellow colored chrysanthemum flowers. Brewing Guide Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use around 3 to 5 flowers for every 250ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 90°c (194°F) to 95°c (203°F) for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the liquor turns light yellow. You may try brewing this tea with a bit of rock sugar. Serves well hot or cold. Benefits It helps to aid digestion, especially of greasy foods. It is also commonly taken to help strengthen the lungs and relieve head congestion.The flowers can be applied to the eyes to relieve dryness and itching.Chrysanthemum tea is now being recommended for office workers exposed to Video Display Terminals (VDTs).