Herbal & Flower Teas
Golden Camellia & Green Tea
Traditionally clears heat and supports the 'three highs'
Why people make this tea
A friend gave Bro Niu 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, Bro Niu 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.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Good for those feeling overheated, or mindful of blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
- Children and pregnant women should not drink herbal flower teas
- With any unfamiliar ingredient, start with a small amount to check for any reaction
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Golden camellia (jin hua cha): traditionally clears heat, invigorates the circulation, eases swelling and generates fluids
- Green tea (lü cha): refreshing, traditionally clears heat and lifts the spirit
Ingredients (1 pot)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Golden camellia flowers | 2–3 | |
| Green tea bag | 1 |
Method
- Place the golden camellia flowers and green tea bag in a teapot.
- Pour over boiling water and steep, covered, for 5–6 minutes.
- Enjoy; you can re-steep until the flavor fades.
Bro Niu’s tips
Golden camellia green tea is also considered helpful for those mindful of the “three highs” (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol). But children and pregnant women should not drink herbal flower teas.
Published May 25, 2025 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 1 min read.
