Chrysanthemum Tea with Wolfberry & Red Dates

Chrysanthemum Tea with Wolfberry & Red Dates

for 2 litres of water

25g-30g of dried chrysanthemum (rinsed)

1 handful of dried wolfberries (rinsed)

10-12 red dates

rock sugar (optional as red dates are already sweet)

Directions

1) put the dried chrysanthemum, red dates, and water into a pot and boil then reduce the heat to small.

2) add in the wolfberries

3) turn off the heat after 3 minutes and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes

4) serve directly.

Benefits

Chrysanthemum is a cooling and especially good after having a late night. Wolfberry is high in antioxidants and in TCM, it is good for tired eyes. Red dates is traditionally good for replenishing blood and rejuvenation.

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