What is Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemum tea is a flower-based infusion beverage produced…
…from Chrysanthemum morifolium or Chrysanthemum indicum flowers, which are particularly popular in East and Southeast Asia.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are a type of flowering plant in the sunflower family. They have large, showy flowers and grow from bulbs or rhizomes. Chrysanthemums come in many colors including white, pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, lavender, blue, black, brown, green, and silver. The name comes from Greek words meaning “golden flower.” It was once believed that they were made into wine to make it more potent.
This may be true for some varieties but not all. Some people believe that drinking this beverage can help you lose weight because it contains caffeine which increases your metabolism. However, there has been no scientific evidence proving this theory. Many different types of chrysanthemum teas exist with various flavors such as lemon grass, ginger root, mint leaves, rose petals, etc. You will find these at most grocery stores. If you want something special try making your own!
Flavor of Chrysanthemum Tea
The flavor of chrysanthemums varies depending on their variety. There are two main kinds: one kind produces an extremely strong aroma while another kind does not produce any scent. In addition, each part of a chrysanthemum has its own distinct taste; therefore, when preparing chrysanthemum infusions, we should use only the parts that contain the desired tastes.
For example, if you wish to drink just the fragrance of chrysanthemun, then cut off the stamen part of the flower before steeping. On the other hand, if you would like to enjoy both the scented and non-scented parts of the flower together, then remove the pistil part of the flower first. When using dried chrysanthemum buds, do not steep them too long since they tend to become bitter after several hours. Steep them for about 10 minutes.
Health Benefits of Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemums have been used for centuries as a natural remedy against colds, flu, fever, headaches, stomachaches, indigestion, and even diabetes. They contain vitamins A, B1, C, E, K, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin D3, beta-car. Other health benefits can be provided by chrysanthemum tea.
Blood Pressure Control
Traditional Chinese medicine considers chrysanthemum tea to be an anti-hypertensive meal, which means it can help decrease your blood pressure, and current research backs up these statements. According to one research, chrysanthemum is helpful in lowering blood pressure when used as part of a broader dietary treatment program.
Hangover Remedy
When you have a hangover, your first instinct may not be to grab for a cup of chrysanthemum tea, but research shows that it should be. According to one research, drinking chrysanthemum tea can assist enhance alcohol metabolism, which is the mechanism your body uses to break down alcohol and remove it from your system, and it can also help protect the liver from harm caused by alcohol processing.
That is not to suggest that chrysanthemum can fully reverse the consequences of a night of excessive drinking, but it can help alleviate some of the bad side effects.
Treatment for Lice
Chrysanthemum is a natural pesticide as well as a traditional lice treatment. If you’re seeking for a natural lice cure, chrysanthemum tea may be useful. A examination of ancient lice remedies discovered that, while chrysanthemum is not completely successful in eliminating a lice infestation, research indicates that it may be beneficial in battling the parasites.
How To Serve Chrysanthemum Tea
There are two ways to serve chrysanthemum: hot and iced. Hot chrysanthemum can be served on its own or added to other beverages like coffee, tea, milk, juice, water, soda, or smoothies. Iced chrysanthemum tastes great over ice cream or yogurt, mixed into fruit juices, blended up with plain yogurt, or stirred into milkshakes. Either way, it makes a refreshing drink during summer months. Try serving some today!
Ingredients:
- • 1/4 Cup Freshly Brewed Green Chai
- • 2 Cups Water
Directions:
Bring water to boil then reduce heat to medium low. Add chai spices and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes before straining through fine mesh sieve. Chill if desired. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Enjoy immediately or store refrigerated for 3 days. Makes about 4 cups. Enjoy the tea!
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