Dandelion and Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

Dried dandelion is widely available at Chinese herb shops and online, and it is one of those unassuming ingredients that quietly delivers. Although dandelion paired with honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua) is the classic formula for more acute inflammation, for everyday wellness use dandelion with chrysanthemum is the gentler and more enjoyable choice. Chrysanthemum has a long tradition of supporting eye health and calming liver heat — that slightly scratchy feeling behind the eyes after a long day at the screen, or the sense that the liver is “overworked” and running hot. Together, these two flowers make a tea that is light, slightly floral and easy to make at home for a very modest cost.