Chrysanthemum Goji Longan Tea 菊花杞子桂圓茶

This make ahead wellness tea is floral and naturally sweet. Great for a cold day.

Course Drink

Cuisine Cantonese, Chinese

Keyword chinese, chrysanthemum, dried goji berries, dried jujube, dried longan pulp, easy, healthy, make ahead, tea

Prep Time 25

Steeping Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings person

Rinse the dried jujube under running water. Put them in a small bowl with tap water. Soak for 15 minutes. Use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut the jujube in half and cut out the seed. Discard the seeds.
3 dried jujube 紅棗
In a medium bowl, fill with tap water and add dried longan pulp. Stir a few times to remove dirt and dust. Strain and set aside. Repeat with the dried goji berries and dried chrysanthemum.
8 dried longan pulp 龍眼肉/桂圓肉, 15 dried goji berries 杞子/枸杞, 20 dried chrysanthemum 菊花
Put all the ingredients in the bottle. Bring the water to a boil and pour into the bottle. Steep for 2 - 4 hours. Enjoy while hot, but be careful as it's very hot. If desired, refill with more boiling water and steep again.
2 cups hot boiling water

I got all the ingredients from a Chinese supermarket, 168 market. You can also find them on Amazon.
The bottle I used was 18 ounces. It doesn’t have to be exact. Use one that is slightly bigger or smaller will work, just adjust the water amount if using a smaller one. The flavor won’t change too much.
The tea should be enjoyed within a few hours once steeped. The ingredients should only be used on the same day.