What is chrysanthemum tea good for?
Chrysanthemum tea is rich in potassium, which helps reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. It's also an excellent source of Magnesium, Phosphorous.

Does chrysanthemum tea make you sleepy?
You can bet it possesses the same sedative effect by increasing serenity and relaxation of the body. As it's considered as a 'neutral' herb in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, overdosing on its tea should be the least of your worries.

Does chrysanthemum tea reduce inflammation?
For generations, chrysanthemum tea has helped to lower blood pressure, cool the body, and reduce inflammation, all of which can help to induce calmness. The powerful antioxidants and minerals present in the infusion can help your body better regulate itself and eliminate unnecessary stress hormones in the blood.

Does chrysanthemum tea help lose weight?
As this herbal tea boosts your digestion, when you drink it unsweetened, it is a way of promoting weight loss. Chrysanthemum tea contains vitamin B that helps the body to process fats faster and to eliminate them more quickly, too.

Is chrysanthemum tea good for acid reflux?
Chamomile tea is known for reducing anxiety and helping people fall sleep. It's also used to calm an upset stomach and other digestive issues. Despite chamomile's reputation for taming tummy troubles, there's no scientific evidence to prove that it helps acid reflux.

Can you drink too much chrysanthemum tea?
Drinking too much at once can upset a sensitive stomach. Those who are sensitive to cold and/or are allergic to chamomile should take extra caution with chrysanthemum too.

Is chrysanthemum tea a herbal tea?
Chrysanthemum tea is a herbal tea made by steeping dried chrysanthemum flowers in hot water. The most common type of chrysanthemum used for making tea is Chrysanthemum morifolium[1] with small yellow flowers. Although white chrysanthemum (bai ju hua) buds are available too, the yellow (ju hua) ones are more common.

What goes well with chrysanthemum tea?
Floral and pleasant. Pairs well with green and black teas as well as cornflower, borage, chamomile in herbal tea blends. When making the tea, be sure to allow the herb to steep in hot water for no more than 10 minutes in a closed vessel to preserve the essential oil.

Is chrysanthemum tea good for eyes?
Chrysanthemum flower tea (ju hua cha) is perfect for helping to soothe allergy symptoms, especially itchy eyes. Chinese medicine herbalists consider ju hua to be one of the top herbs to benefit the eyes and clear heat, making it perfect for combating red, painful, itchy, teary, or dry eyes.

Why is chrysanthemum tea bitter?
There are two ways to make it. Either steep the dried flowers in hot water or boil them. From young my mother has always boiled them. And it's the concentrated type and slightly bitter too, which I learnt from Internet is because it has been boiled too long.

How long do you steep chrysanthemum 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!

Is chrysanthemum tea a blood thinner?
It contains coumarin and can prevent the blood from clotting. The flowers are antiseptic, diuretic. White chrysanthemum tea is able to withstand very cold weather. It is thought to detoxicate and relieve rheumatic pains. It is said to lower blood pressure but this might come about from its diuretic qualities.

Is chrysanthemum a green tea?
Chrysanthemum Green tea is a special blend of chrysanthemum flowers and fine green tea. Chrysanthemum has been used in China for centuries to cool and detoxify the body, clarify the eyes, relieve sore throats, and improve one's complexion.


What does chrysanthemum tea taste like?
Chrysanthemum flower tea tastes mildly sweet with a hint of buttery warmth. The tea flavor is not overly floral, like jasmine or lavender. The flowers, when steeped, leave a soft aroma with gentle honey undertones and maintain their fluffy shape in hot water.