Rose, Mulberry, Lily Bulb and Black Goji Tea

Why people make this tea

Working women carry a lot of pressure — but Nourilo is the first to say the strain on a full-time homemaker is just as real. Without a paycheck of her own, she may quietly take a lot of unnecessary slights at home, which can leave her feeling tight-chested, short of breath and low, with held-in frustration that dulls the appetite and brings on breast tenderness or cramps around her period. A regular cup of rose tea can help ease that. As the old saying goes, “guard against illness before it comes, nourish yourself before you grow old” — so whether you work outside or at home, this is a lovely tea to keep up.

Method

1. Put all the ingredients in a pot and rinse once with boiling water.
2. Pour in fresh boiling water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Drink; you can re-steep until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is fragrant. Besides soothing the liver, easing held-in feelings and supporting a youthful complexion, it is also nourishing for those whose yang qi runs low. Fine for men and women — but pregnant women should not drink flower-and-herb teas.