Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum and Dried-Pear Tea

Why people make this tea

After too much screen time and a few fried meals out, Nourilo woke with red, dry eyes and a parched throat. Luckily he had some honeysuckle and chrysanthemum on hand, which he cooked with dried pear as a tea — and the dryness and discomfort noticeably eased. This blend is traditionally enjoyed to clear heatiness, support dry tired eyes, and soothe a dry mouth and throat.

Method

1. Rinse the ingredients; soak the dried pear soft and remove the core.
2. Cook the dried pear in 1.2 L of water for 15 minutes.
3. Add the honeysuckle and chrysanthemum, boil a further 5 minutes, then drink.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea generates fluids and quenches thirst, suitable for young and old. Drying lessens the pear’s cooling nature, but its core is mildly toxic — remove it first. Pregnant women should avoid flower teas, but chrysanthemum is gentle, so a chrysanthemum-and-dried-pear tea can be enjoyed instead.