Chrysanthemum tea is made from the flower of the chrysanthemum plant. They are dried and then seeped in hot water. The resulting tea is light yellow in color and smells of flowers. Rock sugar is added for sweetness. I usually make a large batch of this and keep it in the fridge. It's great cold or hot!
Chrysanthemum tea is good for you as much as it is good for drinking. Consumed hot, it aids in digestion when eating food. Chinese believe that drinking hot tea with meals helps digest because it help break down the fat in the foods we eat. It also helps with allergies a great deal. Chrysanthemum tea is what is called a 'cooling' tea. When you have allergies, the senses are inflamed, therefore, if you 'cool' them then it helps. It can be drunk for respiratory problems, or can be applied to the face if you eyes are red, puffy and irritated from allergies. This actually helps a lot and is really soothing for the eyes.
Blemishes and acne can also be helped by this marvelous drink. Pimples and skin problems are known as 'heat in th body' because it's a type of inflamtion caused by dirt and other impurities that get under the skin. Drinking this can dramatically help because it cools you down a lot.
So, there you have it: chrysanthemum tea is a great drink whether it's just for taste or health or both.
Enjoy!
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