What is flower tea? Flower tea is tea made from the flowers, leaves, or fruits of plants, which is a type of processed tea unique to China. There are many types of flower tea, and the effects and dietary restrictions of each type are different. Many people like to drink flower tea in their daily lives, mainly because the taste of flower tea is fragrant and sweet, and it can bring a good taste. At the same time, different types of flower tea have different effects, which can play a role in the health of the human body. People can choose the type of flower tea that suits their body according to their preferences and the needs of their body. Flower tea has a nurturing effect. Flower tea can protect the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys of the human body, and can play a nurturing role in these organs.
Introduction to Common Types of Flower Teas
Jasmine tea: Also known as scented tea, scented flower tea, and fragrant leaves, is a unique tea variety that originated in China. Jasmine tea is named after the flower, and it is the most widely produced variety of flower tea. People often refer to flower tea as jasmine tea. Jasmine tea is made by repeatedly infusing green tea with jasmine flowers, making it a treasure among flower teas. The polyphenols in jasmine tea can react with heavy metal elements such as lead and mercury, producing precipitation, and then being excreted through urine, playing a role in detoxifying the liver. Additionally, jasmine tea is rich in polyphenols, which can lower the proportion of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and has a certain effect on preventing high blood pressure.
Rose tea: one type of scented tea in the reprocessed tea category in China, rose tea uses tea cakes made from black tea, green tea, and the flowers used besides roses include rose, rose of Sharon, and modern rose, which also have sweet and fragrant scents and can be used to make scented tea. The main flower-colored varieties of rose tea produced in China now include rose black tea, rose green tea, dark red tea, and rose nine-bend red plum. After the roses are picked, they are properly laid out, folded, and the flower stems and stamens are removed, and the clean petals are used for scenting. Rose is a precious medicine that has significant effects on cardiovascular and hypertension heart disease, as well as gynecological diseases, and can regulate the liver and spleen, promote digestion, and if women who like spicy food and have a lot of fire in their bodies can drink rose tea regularly, it can not only help clear internal fire but also soothe the throat and eliminate facial spots, alleviate and fade wrinkles, and for facial beauty, its effect is the best among all flowers, known as the “king of flowers”.
Lily Flower Tea: Lily Flower is rich in protein, sugar, phosphorus, iron, and various trace elements, and has extremely high medical and edible value. The tea brewed with lily flower petals has a golden color and a sweet and slightly bitter taste. It can calm the heart, cool the lungs, and is the best summer cooling drink. Chamomile Tea: Made with dried chamomile flowers. The golden tea tastes sweet and slightly bitter, and can be sweetened with honey. Drinking chamomile tea when you have a cold can help reduce fever, cool down, and reduce fire in the body. Chamomile tea also has the effects of relaxing spasms, promoting digestion, and is very suitable for patients with digestive system ulcers. In addition, chamomile tea can promote blood circulation, alleviate alcohol poisoning, and also has the function of nourishing the liver. Chamomile tea can not only cool down in summer but also relieve menstrual cramps.
Bailan Flower Tea: is one of the high-quality representatives of flower tea. The raw materials it contains are Bailan (also known as “Mianyi”), Huanglan, Hanxiao, etc., with a flowering period in the summer and autumn, with the summer (July) being the most abundant. According to historical records, the history of Bailan flower tea brewing is long, and the pure Bailan flower brewed afterward has a strong and persistent tea fragrance, making it an excellent tea fragrant flower. The tea brewed with Bailan flower tea leaves is green and oily, with a green and bright soup color, rich and fresh taste, and a sweet aftertaste. The leaf bottom is soft and yellow. Because Bailan flower is warm in nature and has the effect of warming the stomach and invigorating the mind, it can be brewed and drunk when feeling sleepy.
Chrysanthemum tea: Chrysanthemum tea has a slightly cold nature and a bitter and sweet taste. It can disperse wind and clear heat, relieve dryness, and has been widely used in people’s lives since the Qing Dynasty. The cultivation technology of chrysanthemum is advanced, and there are many varieties in modern times, of which Qingchi chrysanthemum, which was once a royal product during the Northern Song Dynasty, was exclusively used by the emperor. Tea farmers have adopted traditional cultivation methods to cultivate the plants, with rich internal nutrients, including chrysanthemol, choline, and other essences, which can help detoxify, invigorate the mind, moisturize the skin, and are therefore recommended for those who drink alcohol or stay up late often, or women.
Honeysuckle tea：Its main ingredients are: high-quality green tea and fresh Honeysuckle flowers, which are made by infusing the two together. The summer is the harvesting season for Honeysuckle flowers, and the flowers are pure white when they first open, gradually turning yellow and losing their fragrance, so the flowers harvested on the same day are the best. It has the function of clearing heat and relieving anxiety, and the strong fragrance can make people feel better. However, those with weak spleen and stomach should not drink it often.
Methods of Preserving Flower Tea
When buying flower tea, it is important to prevent it from being infested with insects and becoming damp, and to avoid direct sunlight that can make the flowers and herbs brittle or spoiled. A sealed canister is the best way to store flower tea, as it can prevent the tea from becoming damp and spoiled. Therefore, the best way is to put the flower tea in a sealed canister and seal the lid to prevent it from becoming damp; if using the original bag packaging, squeeze out the air and secure it with a clip to maintain sealing. Alternatively, it can be placed in a food storage container, which can be stacked for easy storage. Place the flower tea in a cool and dry place because light, moisture, and temperature can easily make the flower tea spoiled. If you put the flower tea in the refrigerator, it can extend the storage period, usually around 2 years. However, the flower tea that is normally stored does not need to be stored in the refrigerator, just sealed in a glass jar. If using fresh flowers, try to pick the leaves or flowers before use; if there is any leftover flowers after brewing once, you can put them in a water-filled cup or a ziplock bag and put them in the refrigerator’s vegetable compartment for storage, and use them up as soon as possible.
