Three-Flower Honey Tea (Rose, Jasmine and Chrysanthemum)

Why people make this tea

When emotions become unsettled — when frustration has no outlet, when a grey mood lingers without explanation, when anxiety hums underneath a normal-seeming day — flower teas have a quietly powerful effect. There is something about breathing in the fragrance of a freshly steeped floral infusion that begins the work of unwinding before the first sip.

Nourilo put together this three-flower blend during a period when many people around him were feeling emotionally stretched. Each flower brings something different: rose for emotional warmth and hormonal balance, jasmine for lifting qi and calming anxious thoughts, chrysanthemum for clearing the liver and brightening a foggy mind. Together with honey, the blend is neutral in temperature — neither cooling nor drying — which makes it suitable for everyday use regardless of constitution.

Method

1. Place the three flowers in a teapot or infuser.
2. Rinse once with boiling water, then discard — this briefly opens the flowers and removes dust.
3. Pour fresh boiling water over the flowers.
4. Cover and steep for about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in honey to taste and enjoy. Refill with hot water and steep again until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This blend has a pleasant, layered floral fragrance and feels neither too cold nor too warming — making it accessible for most people regardless of their constitution. For those who find chrysanthemum too cooling, slightly reduce the chrysanthemum and add a piece of dried tangerine peel. The tea can be taken freely throughout the day — simply keep adding hot water until the flowers are spent.