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Best Easy Chrysanthemum Sweet Tea Recipe

Name: Best Easy Chrysanthemum Sweet Tea Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 220 g
Ingredients: dried chrysanthemum flowers 0.5 cup; water 5 cups; rock sugar 5 tbsp; honey 2 tbsp

Cooling chrysanthemum sweet tea with floral aroma and gentle sweetness is a traditional herbal beverage. A family drink with fresh, calming properties.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 70 kcal

#vegetarian #diabetic friendly #mediterranean

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

dried chrysanthemum flowers 0.5 cup
water 5 cups

Seasonings/Sauce

rock sugar 5 tbsp
honey 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 17 g 97%

Protein 0 g 0%

Fat 0 g 3%

Serving size 220g

Cooking steps

1

Rinse the dried chrysanthemum flowers gently under cold water to remove any dust.
2

Bring 5 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat in a clean saucepan, avoiding a rolling boil to protect the delicate aroma.
3

Add the rinsed chrysanthemum flowers to the pot and let them steep on low heat for 7–8 minutes, until the water turns a pale golden color.
4

Stir in the rock sugar and allow it to dissolve completely, maintaining the heat on low and stirring occasionally for even sweetness.
5

Remove from heat, strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher, and stir in the honey while the tea is warm but not boiling. Serve hot, or chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The dried chrysanthemum flowers are the key ingredient, giving the tea its signature floral aroma and soothing character. Their delicate nature defines both flavor and identity of this traditional herbal drink.

Q. Why is it important to avoid boiling the chrysanthemum flowers?

Gentle simmering prevents bitterness and preserves the floral notes. Boiling can damage the delicate flowers, resulting in a harsher taste and loss of soothing aroma.

Q. How do I avoid a cloudy or over-strong tea?

Over-steeping or high heat can create a cloudy or strong, bitter infusion. For a clear and gentle tea, steep the rinsed flowers on low heat for only 7–8 minutes, then strain promptly.

Q. How many calories and carbs are in each serving?

Each serving (220g) contains approximately 70 kcal, with 17g carbohydrates, virtually no protein or fat, and about 97% of calories coming from carbohydrates.

Best Easy Chrysanthemum Sweet Tea Recipe

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