Chrysanthemum Tea

Publish Time：2016-09-13 15:21:49Source：WTCF

【Introduction】：This Chrysanthemum tea was produced in Hangzhou originally, so it’s called Chrysanthemum morifolium (Hangju or Hangbaiju).

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This Chrysanthemum tea was produced in Hangzhou originally, so it’s called Chrysanthemum morifolium (Hangju or Hangbaiju). In ancient times, it enjoyed equal popularity with Longjin Tea that both of them were listed as articles of tribute.

Chrysanthemum morifolium in summer can play the role of a healthy drink. Brewed in boiling waterr, it will have a natural color and fragrant smell, as well as the refreshing taste and perfect flower forms, which are called “four wonders”. More importantly, the tea has the functions of cooling, refreshing, diuretic properties and invigorating people’s spirit. In addition, it’s one of the “eight tastes of Zhejiang”. According to the analysis of the medical experts, it contains amino acid and various vitamins. With cold property and bitter-sweet taste, Chrysanthemum, as a kind of medicine, has the functions of calming the liver to improve eyesight, clearing heat and detoxification and disinfection. And its major indications are cold, wind-heat, red eyes and headache.

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