Herbal & Flower Teas
Rose, Mulberry and Goji Berry Tea
Traditionally used to nourish yin, support the liver and brighten the eyes
Why people make this tea
Bro Niu loves a fragrant flower in the teapot. Aromatic blossoms like rose, jasmine, osmanthus and apple blossom are traditionally said to lift the spirits and ease a restless mind. Pair rose with vitamin-rich mulberries and goji berries and you get a pretty, lightly sweet cup that is associated with nourishing yin, supporting the liver, and caring for the eyes and complexion.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Anyone who stares at screens, feels frazzled, or wants a gentle, good-tasting daily tea — suitable for young and old.
- Pregnant women should avoid floral teas.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Rose buds (mei gui hua): fragrant and gently soothing; traditionally used to move liver qi and calm the mood.
- Mulberries (sang shen zi): rich and sweet; traditionally associated with nourishing blood and yin and supporting the liver and kidneys.
- Goji berries (gou qi zi): classic eye-care berry, traditionally said to support the liver and brighten vision.
Ingredients (1 pot, refillable)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dried rose buds (mei gui hua) | 1 tbsp | |
| Dried mulberries (sang shen zi) | 1 tbsp | |
| Goji berries (gou qi zi) | 1 tbsp |
Method
- Put all ingredients in a teapot and rinse once with boiling water; discard the rinse.
- Pour in fresh boiling water, cover, and steep 7–8 minutes.
- Drink warm. You can refill with hot water until the flavour fades.
Bro Niu’s tips
Clean, sweet and gentle — good for all ages. Drunk regularly it is traditionally thought to support circulation and heart health. Remember, pregnant women should skip floral teas.
Community questions answered (selected)
- Q (Mrs. Lai): I have some expired single-serve dried mulberry snacks. Can I use them for tea? Bro Niu: Mulberries are cheap — if they are past their date, toss them. Anything that goes into your body should be fresh; it is not worth risking your health.
- Q (reader): My nasal lining is thin and I get frequent nosebleeds, and I often feel something stuck in my throat. Any food therapy? Bro Niu: Try fresh imperata root (1 bundle), 3 fresh lotus-root nodes and 1 cored snow pear, simmered in 6 bowls of water down to 2–3 bowls, taken over a day; dabbing a little petroleum jelly inside the nostrils also helps. The “something stuck in the throat” sensation is what Chinese medicine calls plum-pit qi from liver-qi stagnation — please see a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner for treatment.
Published March 27, 2025 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
