Apple Flower Tea

Why people make this tea

There is something quietly joyful about brewing a pot of flower tea — watching the petals unfurl and breathing in the fragrance before the first sip. Apple blossom has a clean, subtly sweet scent and is traditionally prized in Chinese food therapy for its gentle effects on digestion and complexion. Nourilo brews it paired with a couple of stevia leaves for natural sweetness — no sugar needed — and finds it so pleasant it becomes an effortless daily ritual.

Method

1. Place the apple blossoms and stevia leaves in a teapot or infuser.
2. Rinse once with boiling water, then discard the rinse water — this wakes the flowers and removes any dust.
3. Pour fresh boiling water over the flowers. Allow to steep for about 3 minutes.
4. Pour and enjoy. The leaves can be re-steeped several times until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

Apple blossoms are available at specialty flower-tea shops. They pair beautifully with pink rose petals, osmanthus (gui hua), or chamomile (yang gan ju) — a blend that is traditionally associated with easing digestive discomfort and relieving eye strain or mild headaches. When buying flower teas, look for shops with good turnover — freshness matters more than origin.