Roselle, Chrysanthemum and Licorice Tea

Why people make this tea

Roselle (the deep-red hibiscus calyx) is a refreshing summer drink, traditionally associated with aiding digestion and balancing the body, while tender chrysanthemum buds are linked with cooling the liver and brightening tired eyes. A few slices of licorice add natural sweetness — its sweetness dissolves so readily in water that even heavily diluted it can soften roselle’s sharp tartness into a pleasant sweet-tart tea.