Chinese flower tea is a special kind of Chinese tea, which is classified into flower tea and scented tea.
Flower tea is simply dried flowers used to prepare tea.
On the other hand, scented tea includes green leaves, red leaves and flower scents.
The flower leaf has mild to medium flavor, and medium to moderate to intense aroma.
There are numerous varieties available, and there are various ways of making them.
Evidently, it is called as such because this type of leaf is made of dried flowers and not dried leaves.
The next method is to combine the flowers with regular leaves for added health benefits and aroma.
The next type uses herbal or green leaves as a base.
They are brewed with dried edible flowers to produce scented flower leaf or green leaf.
The herbal Chinese tea is created using the flowers, leaves, stems, and even the roots of an herbal leaf.
A small stack of dried blossom and leaves should be boiled in a glass teapot.
You can find a charming sight as the bundle spreads out and the blossom unfolds.
The tea would be ready, and you can enjoy the taste of leaves when it has blossomed completely.
Chrysanthemum and Jasmine are the usual leaves used for making a cup of drink, but you can also use others such as hibiscus and lily.
There are many health benefits of tea.
One of these benefits is that it is free of caffeine.
You can now enjoy your drink without experiencing the side effects related to caffeine intake.
However, you must keep in mind that only pure leaves do not caffeine.
Green leaves still incorporated with caffeine.
Thus, you must refrain from taking too much leaves or scented green tea, because of its caffeine content.
Both green leaves and herbal leaves are known to have a soothing effect on a person's mind and body.
On the other hand, Chrysanthemum tea is beneficial for the eyes, because it has a relaxing effect on them.
Moreover, such leaves incorporated with Jasmine are good for improving proper digestion.
Meanwhile, the Hibiscus leaf is helpful for reducing high blood pressure.
Chinese flower tea also has immune enhancing agents that are helpful for minimizing infections and diseases such as common flu and cold.
It also aids in lowering blood pressure and preventing heart diseases.
It is also beneficial for burning body fat.
Last but not the least, flower leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, and can improve your overall health.