Black Goji, Rose and Apple Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo found a jar of black goji and a jar of rose buds tucked away in his tea cabinet, almost forgotten, and a basket of apples he couldn’t finish — so he turned them into a wellness tea traditionally said to support and soothe the liver, brighten the eyes, nourish the blood and calm the mind. It is fragrant and pleasant, and is also associated with caring for the complexion and easing inflammation. Black goji is rich in anthocyanins, the dark-pigment antioxidants prized for supporting vision and mopping up free radicals; with rose and apple it is traditionally considered kind to the heart and circulation too.

Method

1. Rinse the black goji and rose buds. Wash the apples well, core and cut into chunks with the skin on.
2. Combine everything with 2.1 L of water and simmer 20 minutes, reducing to 1.2 L. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is traditionally thought to help with hormonal imbalance, liver-and-stomach discomfort, and irregular or painful periods. But pregnant women should not drink floral teas.