Rose and Longan Tea

Why people make this tea

After weeks of intensive work — long shoots, tight deadlines, the constant hum of projects — there is a moment when you finally exhale. Nourilo’s way of marking that release is to brew a simple flower tea and sit quietly. Rose and longan is a favourite pairing: the rose brings a warm, romantic fragrance, while the longan adds a honeyed sweetness and a grounding richness. Together they make a tea that feels like a small act of self-care.

In Chinese food-therapy tradition, this combination is particularly valued for people who push themselves hard — those whose work depletes both their energy and their emotional reserves. The two ingredients together are associated with nourishing blood (xue), calming the heart-mind (shen), and supporting a naturally healthy, radiant complexion.