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Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits (and How to Make It)
Chrysanthemum tea can be made like any other loose-leaf tea. Just make sure to use a tea strainer or tea bag to keep the flower petals from getting into your cup!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 0.2 ounces dried chrysanthemum tea ((about 5g))
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Place your tea in a teabag or tea strainer of your choice. Due to the nature of this tea, the petals can really get in the way of your drinking experience, so best to tie up the tea in a tea bag or cheesecloth, grab a tea strainer, or use a teapot with a built-in strainer.
- 2
Boil 3 cups water and pour over the tea. Let steep for 3 - 5 minutes. You can continue to add water to the tea for 2-3 more batches of tea. The chrysanthemums have a strong and persistent flavor. Many people can use a single serving of chrysanthemums for the whole day!