Golden Camellia & Green Tea

Why people make this tea

A friend gave Nourilo a box of golden camellia from Guangxi — beautiful golden blooms a little like camellia flowers, and indeed of the camellia family, crowned the “queen of the tea clan.” It is traditionally valued to clear heat, invigorate the circulation, ease swelling, generate fluids and quench thirst. A good reminder, too: with any unusual ingredient, Nourilo always tries just a little first and only continues if there’s no reaction — sensitive folks can react to certain mushrooms and herbs. For children, those with weak digestion, or pregnant women, it is best to check unfamiliar foods carefully or ask a doctor first.