Apple Blossom Rose Honey Tea

Why people make this tea

Summer sunshine in Hong Kong is intense, and Nourilo’s approach to sun care goes beyond sunscreen: he likes to brew a gentle floral tea that traditional food therapy associates with helping the skin cope from the inside. Apple blossom and rose petals are both widely available in specialist herb-and-flower tea shops. Together they brew into a beautifully fragrant cup — and the drizzle of honey makes it feel like a small, restorative luxury.

Method

1. Place the apple blossoms and rose petals in a teapot or heatproof jug.
2. Pour a small splash of boiling water over the flowers, swirl gently, and discard — this is a quick rinse.
3. Pour in fresh boiling water (about 400 ml / 1.5 cups), cover, and steep for 7 minutes.
4. Pour into cups and stir in honey to taste. The flowers can be re-steeped once or twice more.

Nourilo’s Tips

Any variety of dried rose — French rose, red rose, or gold-edged rose — works well here. This tea is also good for supporting liver function and overall digestive comfort. Women who experience regular period pain may benefit from drinking it a few days before and during their cycle (it is safe to drink during menstruation). Remember: pregnant women should skip herbal flower teas entirely.