{"product_id":"chrysanthemum-tea","title":"Chrysanthemum Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum tea is made from the whole dried flower heads of \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum morifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, known as ju hua in Chinese herbal tradition and drunk as an everyday tea for centuries. The flowers open out as they steep and give a clear, pale gold cup with a soft, honeyed floral taste and no caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine free:\u003c\/strong\u003e an easy cup for the afternoon or last thing at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole, uncut flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried chrysanthemum flowers keep their shape, so you can see exactly what you're brewing, and they bloom again in the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild and lightly sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a delicate floral flavour with a faint herbal bitterness at the finish. Most people drink it plain or with a little honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral steeps from one pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the usual way to drink it is to top the flowers up with hot water two or three times as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood hot or iced:\u003c\/strong\u003e chrysanthemum flower tea is one of the standard teas at yum cha, and sweetened and chilled it's a refreshing summer drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic partner for goji:\u003c\/strong\u003e chrysanthemum and goji berry tea is the best-known pairing, long drunk as a traditional tea for tired eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTo make chrysanthemum tea, put 4 to 6 flowers (a few more if they're small) in a cup or small teapot and pour over 250 ml of water just off the boil, around 90 to 95 C. Cover and steep for 3 to 5 minutes, until the flowers swell and the tea turns pale gold. When you get near the bottom, top the flowers up with hot water and go again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor chrysanthemum tea with goji berries, add 8 to 10 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-goji-berry\"\u003eGoji Berries\u003c\/a\u003e with the flowers and sweeten with honey or rock sugar if you like. For iced tea, brew a pot at double strength, sweeten it while it's hot, then chill. A few flowers dropped into a pot of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-sencha-green-tea\"\u003eSencha Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-jasmine-flower\"\u003eJasmine Bud Tea\u003c\/a\u003e add a soft floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStore the flowers in an airtight container away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChrysanthemums flower in autumn, and on the Double Ninth Festival, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, people have long climbed hills, admired the flowers and drunk chrysanthemum wine. The poet Tao Yuanming, who grew chrysanthemums along the fence on the east side of his house, is usually credited with popularising the custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum literally means golden flower. In Australia the chrysanthemum is the traditional Mother's Day flower, because it's in season in May and its nickname is mum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChrysanthemums are listed as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep the dried flowers and any leftover tea out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvoid if you're allergic to daisy-family plants such as ragweed, chamomile or marigolds. Check with your doctor first if you take immunosuppressant medication. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249126973540,"sku":"so-chrysanthemum-tea-50g","price":15.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249127006308,"sku":"so-chrysanthemum-tea-200g","price":39.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/chrysanthemum-tea.jpg?v=1789344688","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/chrysanthemum-tea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}