Herbal Chrysanthemum Tea (菊花茶)
Herbal chrysanthemum tea is flowery and refreshing. This non-caffeinated Chinese sweet tea replenishes your energy throughout the day without the spikes and jitters from coffee. Do not drink this tea right before bed. Ginseng is a natural energy booster and it is good for keeping you energized throughout the day.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pack Root + Spring Baby Chrysanthemum & Ginseng Herbal Tea Mix
- OR
- 2 cups dried baby chrysanthemum (Ju Hua)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed goji berries (Gou Ji Zi)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed licorice root (Gan Cao)
- 2 tablespoons loosely packed American ginseng (Xi Yang Shen)
- Optional 3 to 4 tablespoons rock sugar (or 1 pack Root + Spring yellow rock sugar)
Instructions
- 1
Place all the herbs in a colander and rinse under running water. Transfer to a medium-size pot and add 10 cups water.
- 2
(Optional) If you like sweet tea, add the rock sugar.
- 3
Heat over medium-high heat until the water is brought to a simmer. Turn to low heat. Cover and simmer for an hour. Do not uncover the pot during simmering.
- 4
When the tea is done, stir a few times to make sure the rock sugar is dissolved.
- 5
Place a strainer over a large bowl (or medium-size pot), pour the tea over and discard all the solid ingredients.
- 6
You can serve the tea hot. Alternatively, wait until the tea cools down to room temperature. Add ice cubes and serve the tea cold.
- 7
You can store the tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.