Recipe · Culinary infusions
Chrysanthemum and goji tea
A light floral infusion with goji berries, popular as a cooling study-and-office drink.
A light floral infusion with goji berries, popular as a cooling study-and-office drink.
Ingredients (2 servings)
- 1 tablespoon dried chrysanthemum flowers Chrysanthemum flower
- 1 tablespoon goji berries Goji berry
- 3 cups water at about 90 °C
Preparation
- Briefly rinse the flowers and berries.
- Pour over the hot water and steep, covered, 5 minutes.
- Serve; the berries can be eaten at the end.
Traditional reading
Chrysanthemum and goji are the classic pairing associated with the eyes and seasonal heat: a cooling flower balanced by a sweet, neutral berry.
Variations
- In winter, swap the chrysanthemum for jujube and ginger.
- Chilled with mint it becomes a midsummer drink.
Precautions
Possible daisy-family (Asteraceae) allergy; goji may interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin.
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