Herbal & Flower Teas
Rose, Mulberry, Lily Bulb and Black Goji Tea
Traditionally used to calm the mind, support the eyes and ease stress
Why people make this tea
Working women carry a lot of pressure — but Bro Niu is the first to say the strain on a full-time homemaker is just as real. Without a paycheck of her own, she may quietly take a lot of unnecessary slights at home, which can leave her feeling tight-chested, short of breath and low, with held-in frustration that dulls the appetite and brings on breast tenderness or cramps around her period. A regular cup of rose tea can help ease that. As the old saying goes, “guard against illness before it comes, nourish yourself before you grow old” — so whether you work outside or at home, this is a lovely tea to keep up.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Anyone, at work or at home, carrying everyday stress, low mood or tired eyes.
- Fragrant and gentle for men and women — but pregnant women should not drink flower-and-herb teas.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Rose buds (mei gui hua): Traditionally soothe the liver and lift held-in, low moods.
- Mulberries (sang shen zi): Nourishing, traditionally associated with supporting the eyes and slowing the feel of ageing.
- Lily bulb (bai he): Calming, traditionally used to settle the mind.
- Black goji (hei gou qi): A prized antioxidant-rich berry, traditionally tied to vitality and the eyes.
Ingredients (1 pot)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dried rose buds | 1 small pinch | |
| Mulberries | 1 small pinch | |
| Dried lily bulb | 1 small pinch | |
| Black goji berries | 1 small pinch |
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a pot and rinse once with boiling water.
- Pour in fresh boiling water and steep, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Drink; you can re-steep until the flavour fades.
Bro Niu’s tips
This tea is fragrant. Besides soothing the liver, easing held-in feelings and supporting a youthful complexion, it is also nourishing for those whose yang qi runs low. Fine for men and women — but pregnant women should not drink flower-and-herb teas.
Published September 13, 2025 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
