Rose Buds Chrysanthemum Peppermint Tea

 

Serving size: 1 cup of 250ml.

 

Benefits:  Helps to de-stress, improve insomnia, promote lung & skin health, boost immune system, etc.

 

Ingredients

Dried Chrysanthemum – 3-5 pieces (0.6-1 gram).

Dried Peppermint – 2-3 leaves (0.4-0.6 gram).

Dried Rose Buds – 3 pieces (1 gram).

Honey or maltose – 1 teaspoon or as desired.

Hot boiling water – 1 cup of 250ml.

* Daily recommended dosage: Dried Chrysanthemum not more than 30 grams; Dried Peppermint not more than 6 grams & Dried Rose Buds 1.5-6 grams.

 

Preparation

(1) Rinse all ingredients with tap or distilled water & discard water. Then rinse again with hot water & discard water.

(2) Add washed ingredients together to 1 cup of hot boiling water, cover with a lid & steep for 10 to 15 minutes.  After 15 minutes, remove lid then add Maltose or Honey, stir well & drink anytime.

 

Note

(1) Suitable for everyone.  For adults: take 1-3 cups daily & for children aged 5-12 years old: Take ½-1 cup once every 2-3 days.

(2) Moderate intake of Chrysanthemum for those who have skin allergic problems because Chrysanthemum may cause allergic skin reaction & sun sensitivity. Large oral doses have been associated with nausea, vomiting & anorexia.

(3) Chrysanthemum & Peppermint Leaves have not enough reliable information about the safety intake for pregnant or breastfeeding women, so if you are pregnant or breast feeding, do take in moderation.

(4) Peppermint Leaves may cause some side effects including heartburn and allergic reactions including flushing, headaches & mouth sores so if you experience such symptoms, do take in moderation.

 

Caution: To drink this tea infusion at an interval of ½ to 1 hours from medications.