Jasmine, Apple Blossom, and Osmanthus Honey Tea

Why people make this tea

There is something universally calming about fragrant flowers. In Chinese food medicine, aromatic flowers — jasmine, rose, osmanthus, orange blossom — have long been used to smooth the flow of qi (vital energy), settle the nerves, and ease a heavy or restless mind. In unsettled times or on days when anxiety presses in, Nourilo recommends brewing this simple three-flower tea as a gentle, natural ritual of self-care. The scent alone does half the work.

Method

1. Place all three flowers in a teapot or cup.
2. Rinse with a small amount of boiling water and discard the rinse water — this cleans the flowers and wakes up the fragrance.
3. Pour in fresh boiling water and steep for about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in honey to taste once the tea has cooled slightly (to preserve the honey’s beneficial properties).
5. Serve and re-steep until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is traditionally associated with relaxing the nerves, reducing mild inflammation, brightening the skin, supporting hormonal balance, and even offering some protection against environmental radiation damage. Women with irregular periods can enjoy it regularly. If you tend to be sensitive to cold or cooling foods, swap the jasmine for rose petals — rose is warm in nature and equally calming and fragrant.