Description
A refreshing Thai drink made from dried chrysanthemum flowers and optionally flavored with gardenia fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 dried gardenia fruit (optional)
- 5 cups water
- 1/3 cup dried chrysanthemum flowers
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the gardenia fruit (if using) by cutting it open to release its oils.
- Set up your pot by pouring 5 cups of water into a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the dried gardenia fruit, dried chrysanthemum flowers, and sugar once the water is boiling. Stir until sugar dissolves (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cool the mixture by removing the pot from heat and letting it infuse for about 15 minutes.
- Strain carefully into a pitcher to remove the flowers and solids.
- Enjoy by pouring over ice and savoring the tea.
Notes
Look for vibrant, colorful dried chrysanthemum flowers for the best flavor. This tea can be served hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg