Snow Chrysanthemum (Xue Ju) and Black Goji Tea

Why people make this tea

A friend gave Nourilo a bag of fragrant Kunlun snow chrysanthemum, prized as a fine wellness flower tea. Spotting black goji at the herb shop — said to carry far more anthocyanins than blueberries — he paired the two. Together they make a fragrant cup traditionally enjoyed to support clear skin, ease tired eyes and promote graceful ageing.

Method

1. Put the snow chrysanthemum and black goji into a pot.
2. Rinse once with boiling water, then refill with boiling water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is fragrant and pleasant. The flavonoids in snow chrysanthemum have a strong antioxidant action that helps counter cell ageing, and the tea is also traditionally taken to support the body against colds and to look after the heart and blood vessels.