Below, we introduce which floral teas to drink in autumn. What Floral Teas to Drink in Autumn: 1. Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum [Benefits] Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum contains 18 beneficial amino acids and 15 trace elements. It effectively lowers blood lipids, softens blood vessels, fights oxidation, removes free radicals from the body, and balances bodily fluids.Its water extract significantly protects the cardiovascular system by increasing cardiac output, enhancing myocardial oxygen supply, safeguarding ischemic myocardial function, and nourishing heart tissue. It alleviates autumn dryness and heat, soothes irritability, and improves sleep quality.
【Usage and Dosage】
(1) General users (daily health maintenance, insomnia, weight loss, beauty, etc.): 1-2 grams (or 12-15 flowers) daily. Brew directly in a cup. For the first infusion, quickly rinse with a small amount of boiling water (95°C or higher) and discard to remove impurities and dust. Each flower can be brewed 5-6 times or until the color fades significantly.Drinking after dinner yields better results for chronic insomnia sufferers.
(2) Prevention and management of high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and high blood sugar: 3 grams daily, divided into 3 cups (1 gram/12-15 flowers per cup). Each cup can be steeped 5-6 times until color fades (method as above). Alternatively, steep all 3 grams in a small teapot.
(3) For hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia patients: 3-6 grams daily. Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum may replace tea leaves for long-term consumption. When brewing in a teapot (e.g., 250ml capacity), use 3 grams per pot for 6-8 infusions.For cup brewing, use approximately 1.5 grams per cup. Typically, after continuous consumption for about one month (total 100-150 grams), symptoms of the three highs show significant improvement.
2. Ephedra Flower Tea
【Benefits】Ephedra Flower Tea is crafted from the finest fresh leaves and flowers of Xinjiang ephedra.It offers notable benefits including lowering blood lipids, improving sleep, calming the liver and mind, and promoting bowel regularity. Its most prominent effect is reducing blood pressure. Sourced from the Lop Plains of Yuli County, Xinjiang, Lopar tea leaves carry a delicate licorice aroma, while its flowers offer a sweet, fragrant flavor. It serves as an excellent summer beverage for moistening the lungs and alleviating dryness.
【Usage and Dosage】: Generally, individuals with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol should consume 3 cups daily, each containing 3 grams of tea leaves, to lower blood pressure. Healthy individuals may adjust the amount of tea leaves according to personal preference. 3. Rose and Silver Ear Mushroom 【Benefits】: Rose calyxes are rich in vitamins, particularly high in vitamin C. Roses regulate liver, stomach, and lung functions, alleviate depressive moods, and boost vitality.【Benefits】
Rose calyxes are rich in vitamins, particularly high in Vitamin C. Roses regulate liver, stomach, and lung functions while alleviating melancholy and boosting vitality. Silver ear mushrooms contain abundant natural plant-based polysaccharides with remarkable moisturizing effects. Regular consumption of Rose and Silver Ear Tea effectively soothes coughs, nourishes lungs, and moisturizes skin and complexion.The moisturizing texture of silver ear mushrooms combined with the romantic fragrance of roses always brings a pleasant sensation.
【Usage and Dosage】
Soak silver ear mushrooms until softened, rinse, separate into small pieces, and boil in a pot. Once water boils, add silver ear mushrooms, red dates (preferably split open), and rock sugar pieces. Simmer for ten minutes. Add rose petals just before removing from heat. Allow to cool before drinking.
4. Lily Flower Tea
【Benefits】
Lily flowers are cool in nature with a slightly bitter taste. Their nourishing properties rival ginseng, offering eight key benefits: calming the mind, clearing mental agitation, tonifying qi, replenishing yin to reduce heat, moisturizing skin to prevent aging, promoting bowel movements, and counteracting autumn dryness.
Pharmacological studies indicate lily flowers effectively suppress coughs, increase pulmonary blood flow, and enhance lung function. They also possess mild sedative properties. Lily flower tea cools and moistens the lungs, clears internal heat, and calms the mind. It is remarkably effective for yin deficiency-induced chronic cough, lung moisturization and phlegm reduction, blood-tinged sputum, restlessness with palpitations, insomnia with vivid dreams, and mental confusion.
【Preparation and Dosage】Step 1: Rinse lily and marigold flowers with water; Step 2: Place washed flowers into an herbal teapot; Step 3: Pour 500ml of boiling water over them and steep for 3-5 minutes; Step 4: Add honey to taste before drinking. Dosage: Use 2-3 grams of lily flowers per serving.
5. Osmanthus Tea
【Benefits】Osmanthus tea is a premium floral tea crafted by blending refined tea leaves with fresh osmanthus blossoms. It boasts a rich, enduring fragrance and a bright green infusion, making it highly popular among consumers. Osmanthus tea warms and nourishes yang energy, strengthens muscles, moisturizes skin, promotes blood circulation, and soothes the throat—truly a "remedy for autumn dryness."
[Preparation] Osmanthus naturally carries sweetness, so no rock sugar is needed when brewing. Adding ingredients like violet, butterfly orchid, or euryale seed enhances its lung-moistening and cough-relieving effects. Pairing osmanthus with rose petals boosts blood circulation, promotes rosy complexion, regulates menstruation, and helps clear minor breakouts.
6. Longjing Aloe Tea
【Benefits】:
Longjing is a renowned green tea variety that refreshes the mind, quenches thirst, and reduces neutral fats and cholesterol in the blood.Aloe vera detoxifies and beautifies the skin, clears liver heat, aids digestion, strengthens the heart, promotes blood circulation, relieves pain, calms the mind, and combats aging. It deeply moisturizes the skin, accelerates metabolism, enhances elasticity, and leaves skin soft, smooth, and plump. It also reduces acne, freckles, and chapped skin.The combination of Longjing tea and aloe vera delivers remarkably moisturizing effects.
【Preparation Method】
Ingredients: Sliced aloe vera (as needed), Longjing tea, rock sugar (as needed); Benefits: Improves skin texture, nourishes and brightens skin, maintains moisture and softness, aids digestion, and prevents wrinkles.