Apple Blossom, Jasmine, and Osmanthus Tea

Why people make this tea

In traditional Chinese wellness thinking, flowers with strong, pleasant fragrances are associated with moving stagnant liver qi — the kind of internal tension that accumulates when modern city life keeps you under constant pressure. Nourilo blends three complementary blooms into this tea: apple blossom for nourishing the blood and soothing the lungs, jasmine for moving qi and calming the mind, and osmanthus for dispersing stagnation and relieving abdominal discomfort. Together they form a gentle, aromatic brew that is traditionally considered useful for women experiencing period pain, emotional irritability, or hormonal imbalance. It is also associated with a brightening effect on the skin over time.

Method

1. Combine all three flowers in a teapot or infuser.
2. Rinse once with a small pour of boiling water, swirl briefly, and discard that rinse water — this removes dust and helps the flowers open.
3. Pour fresh boiling water over the flowers.
4. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
5. Pour into cups. If desired, add a little raw honey to sweeten. The flowers can be steeped a second time.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea has a lovely natural fragrance and a subtle floral sweetness — it genuinely does not need much sweetener. Beyond its traditionally recognised benefit for period pain, it is also associated with a skin-brightening, spot-fading effect with regular use. A spoonful of good honey makes a pleasant addition. The most important caution: pregnant women should avoid all flower herbal teas. For those with a cold-type constitution or digestive sensitivity, reduce the frequency to two or three cups per week rather than drinking it daily.