Saturday, 12 November 2011

Chrysanthemum Tea (菊花茶)

Simple tea such as Chrysanthemum Tea can be consume daily, but for me I only drink this tea when I feel the weather is really hot or when I feel my body is heating up as it is said to have some 'cooling' effect. Some people like to drink it by simply pour hot water over it but I like to drink it with some sugary taste.

2 litres Water
30g     Dry Chrysanthemum flowers
100g   Rock sugar (add to taste)

Boil the water then add in the dry flowers.
Cook for about 5 minutes till the water turn a bit yellowish then add in the rock sugar.
Continue to simmer for about another 20 minutes then leave to cool for another 10 minutes in the pot.
Pour out the tea and set aside till a bit cooler then drink.

You must strained off the flowers before drinking. I do not consume the flowers.
Additional tea can be placed in a jug  or store in a refrigerator if you like it cold.

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