Flower tea, with its unique aroma and rich health-preserving effects, is loved by more and more people. When many people drink flower tea, they often ignore an important fact: Although flower tea is good, it is not suitable for everyone, and there are also great points to pay attention to in the way of drinking. If one does not choose the appropriate flower tea according to one’s own physical constitution and needs or makes mistakes in the brewing process, it may not only fail to achieve the expected health care effect but also have an adverse impact on health. Flower tea is made from various flowers through specific processes. Among them, common ones include chrysanthemums, roses, jasmine, etc. Each kind of flower tea has its unique taste and efficacy.
1.Chrysanthemum tea
Chrysanthemum tea is a kind of tea beverage made from chrysanthemums and has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and improving eyesight. The taste of chrysanthemum tea is fresh and fragrant, and it is suitable for drinking in summer.
2.Rose tea
Rose tea is a kind of tea beverage made from roses and has the effects of beautifying and nourishing the face, regulating emotions, etc. The taste of rose tea is fragrant and it is suitable for drinking before and after the physiological period of women.
3.Jasmine tea
Jasmine tea is a kind of tea beverage made from jasmine flowers and has the effects of refreshing the mind and eliminating fatigue. The taste of jasmine tea is fresh and fragrant and it is suitable for drinking during breaks at work or study.
4.Honeysuckle tea
Honeysuckle tea is a kind of tea beverage made from honeysuckle and has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. The taste of honeysuckle tea is slightly bitter and it is suitable for drinking when having a cold and fever.
5.Osmanthus tea
Osmanthus tea is a kind of tea beverage made from osmanthus and has the effects of warming the stomach and relieving pain. The taste of osmanthus tea is sweet and fragrant, and it is suitable for drinking in winter.
6.Violet tea
Violet tea is a kind of tea beverage made from violets and has the effects of eliminating fatigue and soothing emotions. The taste of violet tea is fresh and fragrant, and it is suitable for drinking before sleep.
7.Lily tea
Lily tea is a kind of tea beverage made from lilies and has the effects of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, calming the mind and soothing the nerves. The taste of lily tea is sweet and refreshing. It is suitable for drinking in autumn.
8.Roselle tea
Roselle tea is a kind of tea beverage made from roselle and has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and lowering blood pressure. The taste of roselle tea is sweet and sour and it is suitable for drinking in summer.
9.Lavender tea
Lavender tea is a kind of tea beverage made from lavender and has the effects of calming the mind and helping sleep, and relieving stress. The taste of lavender tea is fragrant and it is suitable for drinking before sleep.
10.Peach blossom tea
Peach blossom tea is a kind of tea beverage made from peach blossoms and has the effects of beautifying and nourishing the face, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The taste of peach blossom tea is sweet and it is suitable for drinking in spring.
Chrysanthemums are cold in nature and have the effect of clearing heat and improving eyesight, suitable for people who are prone to excessive internal heat and have dry eyes; Roses are warm in nature, can regulate qi and relieve depression, and promote blood circulation, and are very suitable for people who are in a bad mood or often have cold hands and feet. These effects do not mean that everyone can drink them at will.
Different constitutions have different adaptability to flower teas. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, a person’s constitution can be divided into multiple types such as cold, hot, deficient, and excess. People with a cold constitution may experience discomfort such as stomach cold and cold hands and feet if they drink chrysanthemum tea, which is cold in nature, for a long time. On the contrary, people with a hot constitution may have problems such as excessive internal heat and dry mouth if they drink too much warm flower tea, such as rose tea. When choosing flower tea, it should be selected based on one’s own constitutional characteristics. Although the efficacy of flower tea is good, it is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant women should be particularly cautious when choosing flower tea.
Some flower teas, such as jasmine tea and rose tea, have the effect of promoting blood circulation. Drinking by pregnant women may increase the risk of miscarriage. Children, the elderly, and some people with chronic diseases should also choose suitable types of flower teas based on the doctor’s advice.
In addition to choosing the appropriate type of flower tea, the correct brewing method is equally crucial. When many people brew flower tea, they often ignore key factors such as water temperature and soaking time, resulting in the failure of the active ingredients of the flower tea to be fully released, or over-brewing makes the tea bitter and affects the drinking experience.
The choice of water temperature should depend on the type of flower tea. Most flower teas have the best brewing effect at a water temperature of 85℃ – 90℃. Excessively high water temperature may damage the active ingredients in the flowers and affect their health care effects; while too low water temperature cannot fully release the aroma and active ingredients in the flower tea.
The soaking time also needs to be properly mastered. Generally speaking, the soaking time of flower tea is appropriate for 3-5 minutes. If the soaking time is too short, the fragrance and nutrients of the flower tea cannot be fully released; if the soaking time is too long, it may cause the tea to become bitter and even produce substances that are not good for health.
Facing a wide variety of flower teas, how to make a choice according to your own needs? Here are a few simple suggestions. If you often feel depressed or stressed, you can choose rose tea or jasmine tea, which can help soothe your mood and lift your spirits. If you face the computer for a long time and your eyes are prone to fatigue, then chrysanthemum tea is a good choice, as it can relieve eye fatigue and improve eyesight. If you have a cold constitution and are prone to cold hands and feet, you can try red date and wolfberry tea. This type of flower tea has a warming and tonifying effect and can help improve your constitution.
No matter which kind of flower tea is chosen, the principle of moderation should be followed. Excessive drinking of flower tea may cause physical discomfort and even side effects. The amount of flower tea drunk every day should be appropriately controlled according to an individual’s constitution and needs, and avoid long-term and excessive drinking of one kind of flower tea. Although flower tea is good, one should not blindly follow the trend. Only by understanding one’s own constitution, mastering the correct brewing method, and choosing the right flower tea according to needs can one truly enjoy the health benefits brought by flower tea.