Hawthorn and Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

A gout attack often strikes at night, out of nowhere — a single joint, often the big toe, suddenly throbbing so badly it wakes you up. It can peak within a couple of days and then ease off just as mysteriously. Nourilo always says: when this kind of thing happens, see a doctor and get checked early. As a daily companion, this simple steeped tea is a folk recipe favoured by people managing gout alongside heart concerns — traditionally associated with moving qi, breaking up stagnation, supporting circulation, and helping lower uric acid.

Method

1. Put the hawthorn, chrysanthemum, and green tea into a teapot.
2. Rinse once with boiling water and pour it off.
3. Pour in fresh boiling water and steep for about 7 minutes.
4. Drink; you can keep re-steeping until it runs pale.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea can be drunk daily and is traditionally associated with supporting healthy blood pressure and blood lipids.