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Chrysanthemum Tea – Whole Flower Chinese Herbal Tea
Whole dried chrysanthemum flowers create a wonderfully light, fragrant infusion. Chrysanthemum Tea is widely known throughout China and has been enjoyed for centuries. Naturally caffeine-free and beautiful to watch as the flowers bloom in your cup, it's a gentle, delicate tea for any time of day.
In Chinese tradition, chrysanthemum is considered a "cooling" herb, and it has been a cherished everyday tea for generations. Its soft floral fragrance and clean taste make it a refreshing cup, hot or chilled.
Tasting Notes
Liquor: a beautiful, clear golden
Aroma: soft, floral and slightly woodsy
Flavor: gentle and delicate, reminiscent of white peony, with slight woodsy floral notes
Finish: clean and refreshing
Why You'll Love It
Our pure Chrysanthemum flower tea brews a beautiful golden liquid with a gentle flavor. Its delicate floral taste is similar to chamomile, but without chamomile's sweetness, and it has a lovely clean finish. It's a calm, cozy cup that's perfect for winding down in the evening or refreshing yourself on a hot day.
Whole dried chrysanthemum flowers
A cherished flower in Chinese tea culture
Light, floral and naturally caffeine-free
Gentle, clean and refreshing
How to Enjoy
Enjoy it on its own, sweeten it with a little honey or rock sugar, or pair it with goji berries for a classic Chinese combination. It also blends beautifully with green tea or pu-erh (the popular "Ju Pu" pairing). Brew in a glass teapot to watch the flowers open, and re-infuse them for a second cup.
Light, floral and time-honored, Chrysanthemum Tea is a simple pleasure worth savoring. Enjoy!
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum flowers have been cultivated in China for more than two thousand years and are one of the most popular flower teas in East Asia. The dried blossoms brew a delicate, clear golden cup with a light floral, slightly sweet and herbaceous aroma. Chrysanthemum is often enjoyed on its own or paired with pu-erh, green tea, goji berries and rock sugar, a classic combination in Chinese tea houses. It is naturally caffeine-free and lovely served hot or chilled.
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Plant-based tea bags
Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
BPA- and phthalate-free — no endocrine disruptors in your cup
Petroleum-free and non-toxic
Compostable and recyclable
How quickly it breaks down depends on conditions like soil, sunlight and temperature.
Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
011-2 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
0295°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
034 - 6 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
0295°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
034 - 6 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipHerbal blends don’t turn bitter — let them steep a little longer for a deeper, fuller flavour.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-2 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 95°C and steep for 4-6 min.
Anti-inflammatory properties are amazing. I suffer from endometriosis, and when I am having a flare, drinking this knocks down the swollen feeling and belly discomfort quite a few notches. Not a miracle, but it helps!
Christine
January 2021
Has helped tremendously for my acne rosacea problems - calms everything down also mild in flavour
Excellent
Megan Richard
January 2020
Mild but lovely, I sometimes steep it with chocolate mint, make a great evening tea.
Jeff Oman
October 2018
Great silky mouthfeel with sweet floral finish. Good for multiple infusions and lovely in a glass cup. Just drop in 5 or 6 flowers and add hot water.
