I like this photo very much. It is a shot of the chrysanthemum drink I had. The three flowers floating in the glass look pretty.
Chrysanthemum tea is easily available but they are usually processed with a lot of added sugar, coloring and preservatives. How about making your own?
Real simple, go to a Chinese medicine shop or the supermarket. Best is the Chinese medicine shop.
Buy a RM1 worth of chrysanthemum
Ask the shopowner to give you a few pieces of ‘kum choe’ (it is a bark that gives some extra fragrance)
Wash the flowers and boil in about 1.5 litre water. Leave to slow boil for about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sieve and add rock sugar.
Alternatively, you can just put a few flowers into a mug with cover and pour on hot, boiling water. No sugar needed if you do not like it sweet.
4 thoughts on “Chrysanthemum tea”
lilian
(May 31, 2005 - 10:45 pm)As you can see above, chrysanthemum has many uses. You can find out from the links given. ;O) *winks*
Eileen Chua
(June 1, 2005 - 5:56 am)It’s my life saver!!
Without it, the stye will never heal!
Used to hate it but now.. I LOVE it!! I prefer it bitter and i don’t boil for so long.
Silencers
(June 2, 2005 - 2:45 am)Whuah, I drink this everyday for buka puasa back in 2003! Iced, of course.
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