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Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum Tea Introduction


Chrysanthemum tea is a flower-based tisane made from chrysanthemum flowers of the species
Chrysanthemum morifolium or Chrysanthemum indicum, which are most popular in East Asia. To
prepare the tea, chrysanthemum flowers (usually dried) are steeped in hot water (usually 90 to 95
degrees Celsius after cooling from a boil) in either a teapot, cup, or glass; often rock sugar is also
added, and occasionally also wolfberries. The resulting drink is transparent and ranges from pale to
bright yellow in colour, with a floral aroma. In Chinese tradition, once a pot of chrysanthemum tea
has been drunk, hot water is typically added again to the flowers in the pot (producing a tea that is
slightly less strong); this process is often repeated several times.

Varieties of Chrysanthemum Tea


Several varieties of chrysanthemum, ranging from white to pale or bright yellow in color, are used
for tea. These include:
1. Hungshn Gngj ( , literally "Yellow Mountain tribute chrysanthemum"; also called
simply Gngj ()
2. Hngbij ( ), originating from Tongxiang, near Hangzhou; also called simply Hngj, (
)
3. Chj (), originating from the Chuzhou district of Anhui
4. Bj (), originating in the Bozhou district of Anhui
Chrysanthemum buds, ( ), is a kind of small chrysanthemum, it's value & taste is much better
than other Chrysanthemum.
Of these, the first two are most popular. Some varieties feature a prominent yellow flower head
while others do not.

Chrysanthemum tea in China


Originated in the far East, chrysanthemum is either an annual or perennial herb belongs to the large
genre of the daisy family.
As an important food supplement and tonic, chrysanthemum has been used in China for more than
two thousand years. The Shen Nong's Canon of Materia Medica compiled before the Christian era,
rated it as a superior herb the use of which prolongs life. Its central pharmaceutical properties
recorded in traditional Chinese medical manuals, are, pacifying the liver and brightening the
vision, relieving fever and removing toxins.

Cuisines with chrysanthemum flowers abound in China, especially in the south. Guangzhou
(Canton) features its famous Autumn Chrysanthemum Banquet, and Nanjing (Nanking) provides
serialized cuisines with chrysanthemum flowers as the principal ingredient. Chrysanthemum liquor
is also very popular.
The last eight emperors of China averaged 53 years and the average life span at that time was about
50. The famous Empress Dowager Ci Xi who ruled China for 43 years however, lived 73 years, and
was able to keep a young body! According to analysis, it was mainly because she adhered to a
herbal diet. Of all the herb foods she loved and used chrysanthemum longevity jelly the most.
During her last years she used it every day.
Modern analysis shows that chrysanthemum contains choline, vitamin A, B1, glycosides, adenine,
amino acids, flavonoid, volatile oil, etc. It is said to have inhibiting effect on bacteria, including
Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus hemolyticus B, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella
dysenteriae, tubercle bacillus and dermatomycosis. It may have antivirus and antispirochete
qualities, enhance capillary resistance, and it is used in Chinese traditional medicine to help cure
high blood pressure, heart colic, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis and high cholesterol, relieve
congestion, palpitation, short breath, dizziness, migraine headache, cold, flu, etc,. Regular use is
believed to " lead to energetic body, better vision and hearing, alert brain and longevity".
Chrysanthemum is available in three forms, some stores just sell dried flowers, some market its
extract, while some others provide herbal tea* with it. Now more and more people are enjoying the
loving care of this "mum".

How to brew chrysanthemum tea


To prepare the tea, rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 teaspoons for every 500ml
of water. Infuse in hot water at 90c to 95c for 2 to 4 minutes for the first and second brewing.
Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.

*Burdock Tea, Burdock root has been made as a tea in the treatment of cancer and a number of
other maladies.
Chamomile tea, is a well-known herbal tea that has medicinal values. It has the capacity to soothe a
person down and act as a muscle relaxant as well as a mild sedative.
Ginseng Tea, is a stimulant and can be used as a coffee substitute.Ginseng , a popular tea in China
and Korea.
Ginger Tea, is a beverage in many countries, made from ginger root. In general, the tea is made by
boiling peeled and sliced ginger to which honey is often added. Sliced orange or lemon fruit may
also be added to give a flavour.
Jiao Gu Lan & Gynostemma pentaphyllum, An anti-aging, longevity tonic herb. It is reinforcing to
overall health and has a strong anti-fatigue effect. Strengthens the immune system. Used for a
variety of health complaints.

Luo Han Guo, refers to the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori, formerly called Momordica grosvenori, a
member of the Curcubitaceae. Luo han guo has been used as a medicinal herb for treating cough
and sore throat and is popularly considered, in southern China, to be a longevity aid.
San Qi Hua, San Qi Hua is the flower of the plant. Sweet and cool in nature, pacifies liver, lower
BP, used for dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus due to hypertension and for acute sore throat.
Spearmint leaf tea, Spearmint tea has such a wonderful and pleasant aroma that is is simply
unmistakeable. Once known only as a cousin to Peppermint Leaf, Spearmint tea now stands alone
for its superior taste and smell.
Wolfberry is also another name for the western snowberry, Symphoricarpos occidentalis. Renowned
in Asia as one of nature's most nutritionally dense foods, wolfberries have been used in traditional
Chinese medicine for nearly 2,000 years.
Cassia Seed & Jue Ming Zi, Cassia Seed is the dried ripe seed of Cassia obtusifolia L. or Cassia tora
L. (Fam. Leguminosae). It is Slightly rhomboidal-cuboid or shortly cylindrical, both ends pararell
and oblique, 3~7 mm long, 2~4 mm wide.
Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) literally "five flavor berry" is a deciduous woody vine native to
forests of Northern China and the Russian Far East.
Ban Lan Gen & Radix Isatidis* Isatis Root, Clearing away heat, detoxicating, removing heat from
the blood and relieving sore-throat. It can also be used to prevent epidemic encephalitis B. It is
mostly recommended for fighting flu pandemic.
Nasturtium, Nasturtium is used externally as an antimicrobial poultice or compress for treating local
bacterial infections. It is also used internally as a medicinal tea to fight bacterial infections,
particularly respiratory infections, as well as for treating influenza and the common cold.
Kuding tea (Hainan Bitter Nail Tea), also known as "bitter tea" is a unique Chinese tea. It does not
fall into any tea.

Eight Treasures Tea & Ba Bao Cha, This delightful beverage is a special blend of eight ingredients.
Eight Treasures Tea is a great thrist quencher and it has medicinal properties that help to decrease
body heat, promote digestion, induce appetite and relieve fatigue

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