Hawthorn, Rose, Goji and Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

A friend of Nourilo’s had been working straight through their days off — face dull and tired, eyes red and sore, grumbling about how hard it is to make a living. To Nourilo that looked like a touch of “liver qi” feeling pent-up and stagnant, with heat rising to the eyes. So he put together this gentle tea, traditionally used to ease a stressed liver and brighten tired eyes, with the bonus of supporting circulation and a fresher complexion.

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a teapot. Rinse once with boiling water and pour it off.
2. Refill with boiling water, cover and steep 5–7 minutes. Drink. You can keep topping up with hot water until the tea runs pale.

Nourilo’s Tips

Besides being kind to the eyes, this tea is associated with supporting healthy fat metabolism and blood pressure, so it suits those minding the “three highs.” But pregnant women should not use herbal teas, and hawthorn in particular is unsuitable.