Rose and Jasmine Flower Tea

Why people make this tea

Some people find that the moment pressure builds at work or worry creeps in, their gut responds almost instantly — cramping, bloating, or a sudden dash to the bathroom. Western medicine tends to call this irritable bowel syndrome; Chinese medicine describes it as the liver qi (associated with stress regulation) overacting on the spleen and digestive system. This simple two-flower tea has long been used in that context: both rose and jasmine are gentle aromatic herbs traditionally valued for smoothing the flow of liver qi and calming the digestive system that gets caught in the crossfire.

The tea is easy to prepare, pleasant to drink, and can be made at a desk or office kitchen — which matters when stress is the very trigger you are trying to address.

Method

1. Place the rose petals and jasmine buds in a teapot or a heatproof cup.
2. Pour boiling water over them and immediately drain — this first rinse removes dust and any residue.
3. Pour in fresh boiling water, cover, and steep for about 5 minutes.
4. Pour into cups and drink while warm. A small amount of honey can be added if the slight bitterness of the jasmine is too pronounced.

Nourilo’s Tips

Flower teas bought from herbal medicine shops can sometimes carry a faint medicinal smell from nearby dried herbs; buying from a dedicated flower tea shop tends to give a cleaner, more fragrant result. This tea can also offer some comfort for stomach inflammation, mild gastric pain, and bloating. It is best enjoyed fresh — not left overnight. Drink it when you make it.