← Nouns Cooking · Chinese

Ingredients

• 10 g dried chrysanthemum flowers (about 4 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp Dried goji berries (optional)
• 1 l Water
• 2 tbsp rock sugar or honey, to taste (optional)

Method

1. Rinse the flowers and goji berries quickly in a sieve to wash off any dust.
2. Bring the water to the boil, then let it stand for 1 minute so it is just off the boil.
3. Put the flowers in a teapot or jug, pour over the water and steep for 5 min, until golden and fragrant. Add the goji berries and sugar and stir to dissolve.
4. Serve hot, or cool it and chill in the fridge to serve over ice.

Tips

• Chrysanthemum is in the daisy family; avoid it if you are allergic to ragweed or daisies. Sweeten with sugar, not honey, for vegans.
• For a stronger brew, simmer the flowers gently for 10 minutes.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Omnivore's Cookbook Sift & Simmer Christine's Recipes