Osmanthus and Fig Tea

Why people make this tea

Osmanthus is one of Nourilo’s favourite flower teas — on every trip to Guilin he would buy the local golden osmanthus, fragrant and unforgettable steeped with oolong. Here he pairs it with dried figs for a tea traditionally enjoyed to nourish the complexion and moisten the lungs, gentle enough to sip over the long term.

Method

1. Cut the figs in half and place with the osmanthus in a pot.
2. Rinse once with boiling water, then refill with boiling water.
3. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Drink, re-steeping until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

Fine for the whole family, and helpful when the stomach is weak or the throat feels scratchy. For the best flavour, choose better-quality figs — slightly pricier ones make a far tastier tea.