Stevia Leaf & Kunlun Snow Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

One of the most common challenges for people managing blood sugar is the desire for something sweet without the consequences. Stevia leaf solves that elegantly: just two or three leaves in a cup makes the tea taste like sweetened water, yet stevia contributes negligible calories and appears well-tolerated with long-term use — making it a practical daily option for people with diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure. Kunlun snow chrysanthemum, grown at altitude in the mountains of Xinjiang, is known colloquially as a “three-highs tea” in Chinese herbal traditions. Its chrysanthemum-family properties also support liver health and eye clarity, and for those who drink alcohol regularly, it is said to assist the liver in eliminating metabolic waste. Together, these two ingredients make a naturally sweet, pleasant daily brew with multiple wellness associations.

Method

1. Place the stevia leaves and snow chrysanthemum into a teapot or large cup.
2. Pour in a small amount of boiling water as a rinse, then discard.
3. Add fresh boiling water, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
4. Drink and re-steep until the flavour fades.

Nourilo’s Tips

This tea is naturally sweet and pleasant, and also beneficial for sore throat. There is no need to add any sweetener. Stevia leaves can be used as a sugar substitute in other herbal teas — simply add a few leaves whenever you want a touch of sweetness without calories. However, pregnant women and infants should avoid this tea entirely, and those with low blood pressure should not use it.