Snow chrysanthemum (昆仑雪菊) is produced in the alpine region of the Kunlun Mountains in Xinjiang, China. This flower mainly grows at high altitudes on the cliffs and only blooms once a year in August. Snow chrysanthemum is rare because it only has a very short blooming season and a very small yield. It's the only wild Chrysanthemum in the world that grows at high altitudes.
The slow growth of snow chrysanthemum results in a delicious flower taste with notes of caramel and dark red tea liquor. The dried snow chrysanthemum, deep yellow color dried leaves on dark center, has a distinctive sweet smell and flavor. A small amount of snow chrysanthemum can be infused many times with continued color, fragrance, and pleasant flavor.
Benefits
Due to 18 kinds amino acids, researchers claim that it can prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, coronary heart diseases, inflammation, colds, and insomnia when consumed in form of tea.
Steeping Instructions:
The slow growth of snow chrysanthemum results in a delicious flower taste with notes of caramel and dark red tea liquor. The dried snow chrysanthemum, deep yellow color dried leaves on dark center, has a distinctive sweet smell and flavor. A small amount of snow chrysanthemum can be infused many times with continued color, fragrance, and pleasant flavor.
Benefits
Due to 18 kinds amino acids, researchers claim that it can prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, coronary heart diseases, inflammation, colds, and insomnia when consumed in form of tea.
Steeping Instructions:
- Use 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of leaf per 6oz of water.
- Use water that is 200° - 210°F
Rinse the tea in your teapot with a quick application of hot water. Immediately discard this liquid. Add additional hot water for the 1st steeping. - Steep for 1 minutes; re-steep 5-6 additional times, increasing the steeping time for each re-steep.