Chrysanthemum Tea (Hot and Cold)

Chrysanthemum tea has many health benefits. It is known to reduce fevers, ease sore throats, alleviate cold symptoms, detoxifies the body, regulates the immune system, improves vision, helps with vertigo, and much more. This aromatic tea is easy to make and has a bold flavor.

For fresh flowers, it's important to wash them and allow them to dry for several days. If you have dried flowers and they still have a nice aroma, they are good to use.

Hot Tea

8oz water, boiled

4-6 Fresh chrysanthemum flowers (washed and dried) or 1 teaspoon of dried flowers

Ginger, citrus zest, or other flavors, if desired

Honey, if desired

Bring the water almost to a boil, then add flowers and other flavors. For every cup of water, add 4-6 flowers.

Allow this to steep for 5 minutes or until the water changes color. Strain the flowers and add sweetener, if desired.

Cold Tea

Fill a pitcher with cold, filtered water.

Add your fresh flowers.

Add honey, if desired.

Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

I don't recommend using the flowers that are available in the garden center of stores. These are often treated with pesticides and other chemicals. Buy organic heirloom seeds and plant them in your yard. You can control their environment, so they can bring beauty and healing into your life.

Resources

1. Emily. (2025, October 24). How often to drink Chrysanthemum tea: 5 proven tips. Tea World. https://www.goteaworld.com/how-often-to-drink-chrysanthemum-tea/

2. Chrysanthemum tea Health benefits and how to make - Dr. Axe. (2020b, May 4). Dr. Axe. https://draxe.com/nutrition/chrysanthemum-tea/