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.

Method

1. Place the rose petals and longan flesh in a teacup or small teapot.
2. Pour water heated to 80–90 degrees Celsius (just below a rolling boil) over the ingredients.
3. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
4. Drink as is; do not remove the rose and longan — simply refill with hot water and steep again until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea has a lovely clear fragrance and a natural honeyed sweetness from the longan — no sugar needed. Regular consumption is associated in folk tradition with helping clear free radicals and reducing skin pigmentation. It is also considered beneficial for those prone to forgetfulness or restless sleep. You can add佛手 (fo shou, finger citron) to further ease feelings of stagnation or tension. Pregnant women should not drink flower teas.