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Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea

traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood fat, and aiding weight management

In short: Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with supporting liver health, reducing blood fat, and aiding weight management. It is most often made for weight & metabolism, heart & circulation, liver wellness. Total time about 12 min. Key ingredients: chrysanthemum.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 pot
Weight & MetabolismHeart & CirculationLiver Wellness
Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea

Why people make this tea

Fatty liver is increasingly common in middle-aged adults, often linked to a combination of rich food, alcohol, and sedentary habits. In traditional Chinese food therapy, the liver is supported by cooling and cleansing ingredients that help the body clear heat and move accumulated fat. Nourilo’s Luo Han Guo Chrysanthemum Pu-erh Tea brings together three such ingredients in a cup that is genuinely enjoyable to drink. The monk fruit makes it naturally sweet without any refined sugar; the pu-erh gives it depth and a mild earthy quality; and the chrysanthemum adds a clean floral note. Together, the three have been used in Chinese wellness traditions to support healthy blood lipids, ease a heavy or congested feeling in the liver area, and help the body manage weight over time.

Method

  1. Place all ingredients into a teapot or heat-safe infuser.
  2. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the ingredients; swirl briefly and discard this first rinse to clean the tea leaves.
  3. Pour fresh boiling water into the pot to fill it. Put the lid on and allow to steep for 7 minutes.
  4. Pour and enjoy. The pot can be re-infused multiple times, adding fresh boiling water each time, until the flavour becomes faint.

Nourilo’s Tips

When choosing a luo han guo, look for one with a bright, clear colour; hold it up and shake it — a good-quality fruit should make no sound inside (the flesh has not shrunk away from the shell). A fruit that rattles when shaken is considered a lesser grade. The entire fruit — shell and all — has benefits, so do not discard the shell pieces. Nourilo uses just one quarter of a fruit per session; a whole fruit would be too much sweetness and too strong a dose.

For people with liver enzyme elevation, this tea may be worth trying as a daily wellness beverage. For serious liver conditions, please work with a qualified doctor.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Golden monk fruit · Systematic review, 5 studies · 2025
    Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit studies
  • Chrysanthemum · Randomized controlled trial, 37 participants · 2023
    Compared with the high-fat meal alone, the extract group had lower postprandial glucose at 1 hour and higher antioxidant markers (T-AOC, SOD, GSH), with lower MDA. Incremental area under the curve did not differ significantly between groups.Limitation: Small sample of healthy young adults given a single high-fat meal, so longer-term effects and effects in people with metabolic conditions are unknown.PubMed 36677639 · 1 more chrysanthemum study

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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Frequently asked questions

What is this tea traditionally associated with in Chinese food therapy?

In Chinese food therapy, the three ingredients — monk fruit (luo han guo), pu-erh tea, and chrysanthemum — have traditionally been associated with supporting healthy blood lipids, easing a heavy or congested feeling in the liver area, and helping the body manage weight over time. The file describes them as "three ingredients traditionally associated in Chinese food therapy with supporting liver function, reducing blood fat, and helping the body manage excess weight."

How long does it take to make, and how many cups does one pot yield?

The tea takes 5 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to steep, for a total of 12 minutes. One pot yields multiple infusions — you can re-infuse the same ingredients by adding fresh boiling water each time, until the flavour becomes faint.

Why is only a quarter of a luo han guo fruit used rather than a whole one?

The recipe uses just one quarter of a fruit (30 g) per session because a whole fruit would be too much sweetness and too strong a dose, according to the tips in the file.

Is there anything to look for when selecting a good-quality luo han guo?

Look for a fruit with a bright, clear colour. Hold it up and shake it — a good-quality fruit should make no sound inside, which indicates the flesh has not shrunk away from the shell. A fruit that rattles when shaken is considered a lesser grade. The entire fruit, including the shell pieces, should be used.

Is this tea suitable as an everyday drink, and when should someone see a doctor instead?

The file describes this as "suitable for daily drinking as a wellness tea" and notes that for people with liver enzyme elevation it may be worth trying as a daily wellness beverage. However, the file is clear that for serious liver conditions, a qualified doctor should be consulted.

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