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.

Method

1. Place the golden camellia flowers and green tea bag in a teapot.
2. Pour over boiling water and steep, covered, for 5–6 minutes.
3. Enjoy; you can re-steep until the flavor fades.

Nourilo’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.