Herbal & Flower Teas
Rose, Silk-Tree and Osmanthus Honey Tea
Traditionally enjoyed to ease stress and steady the mood
Why people make this tea
Anyone who has travelled in Europe or Australia notices how fast-paced and high-pressure city life can feel by comparison — even pedestrians hurry, and stress shows on people’s faces. There’s a reason “slow living” caught on, though slowing both life and mind isn’t easy. This “three-flower honey tea” is traditionally enjoyed to ease stress, steady the mood and support a calmer state.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- People feeling stressed, tense or easily irritable who want a gentle, fragrant tea; also valued by those with a cold-type stomach discomfort.
- The three flowers are mild to neutral, so even those prone to cold-type coughs can enjoy it; nursing mothers may drink it too.
- Pregnant women are generally advised to avoid flower teas.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Rose (mei gui hua): Traditionally used to soothe the liver, move qi and ease stuffy, distended chest, cramps and bloating linked to stress.
- Silk-tree blossom (he huan hua): Associated with easing the heart, calming the mind and lifting a low mood.
- Osmanthus (gui hua): Traditionally used to warm and gently support the stomach.
- Honey (mi tang): Rounds out the flavour (add once the tea has cooled a little).
Ingredients (1 pot / 2 cups)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| French rosebuds | 8 | In a tea bag |
| Silk-tree flower buds | 2 tsp | In a tea bag |
| Osmanthus flowers | 2 tsp | In a tea bag |
| Honey | a little | Add off the heat |
Method
- Place the rose, silk-tree blossom and osmanthus in a tea bag and put it in a pot.
- Pour in boiling water, cover and steep about 7 minutes.
- Stir in honey and serve.
Bro Niu’s tips
Fragrant and tasty — besides easing stress, it’s also valued to support the complexion, and it’s a kind choice for those with cold-type stomach discomfort. Pregnant women should not drink flower teas.
Community questions answered (selected)
- Q (kk): Can a nursing mother drink this? Bro Niu: Yes, nursing mothers can drink flower teas — no problem.
- Q (Wing): I usually get cold-type coughs — is a flower tea of rose, silk-tree blossom and jasmine suitable for me? Bro Niu: These flowers are mildly warm to neutral, so those with cold-type coughs can drink it.
Published April 12, 2024 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
