Lotus Leaf Chrysanthemum Cassia Seed Tea

Why people make this tea

Some teas exist purely for pleasure. Others quietly look after the body at the same time. This three-ingredient tea falls firmly into the second category. Lotus leaf is traditionally one of the most cooling and mind-calming herbs in the Chinese repertoire — it is associated with clearing summer heat, reducing restlessness, supporting healthy blood lipids, and gently countering anxiety. Cassia seed (jue ming zi), particularly when roasted first to bring out its full flavour and make it brew more effectively, is one of the most studied traditional herbs for supporting eye health, reducing liver heat, and helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Chrysanthemum, in its concentrated foetal bud form (tai ju), is cooling and vision-supporting — a perennial favourite in Chinese food therapy for people who spend long hours in front of screens. Together these three ingredients make a tea that Nourilo recommends as a regular companion for office workers, people managing the “three highs” (high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar), and anyone who feels that stress and screen time are taking a toll on their eyes and peace of mind.